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Chad O’Carroll

Chad O’Carroll

Chad O'Carroll is the founder of NK News/NK Pro and related holding company Korea Risk Group. In addition to being the group's CEO, O'Carroll is a frequent writer and commentator about the Koreas, having written about the two nations since 2010. He has visited the DPRK multiple times, worked and lived in Washington, D.C. with a focus on peninsula issues, and lived in the ROK since 2016.

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Will Kim Jong Un ever deliver economic success in North Korea?

Will Kim Jong Un ever deliver economic success in North Korea?

Will North Korea's economy ever make significant improvements?

Will Kim Jong Un ever deliver economic success in North Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2014
Photos show rapid reconstruction of collapsed apartment in Pyongyang
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Photos show rapid reconstruction of collapsed apartment in Pyongyang

North Korean construction workers started work on new structure less than two months after accident

Photos show rapid reconstruction of collapsed apartment in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 20, 2014
Understanding contemporary media coverage of the DPRK
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Understanding contemporary media coverage of the DPRK

North Korea attracts more nonsense reporting than any other country – but why? And will things ever improve?

Understanding contemporary media coverage of the DPRK
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 19, 2014
Why North Korea attracts so much sensational media coverage

Why North Korea attracts so much sensational media coverage

North Korea attracts more nonsense reporting than any other country – but why? And will things ever improve?

Why North Korea attracts so much sensational media coverage
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 19, 2014
Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere

Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere

Chinese media reports that bridge on hold "indefinitely" supported by latest Google Earth satellite imagery

Satellite imagery reveals China’s $350m suspension bridge to nowhere
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 18, 2014
10 months on, evidence of Pyongyang train station refurbishment yet to emerge

10 months on, evidence of Pyongyang train station refurbishment yet to emerge

Refurbishment program appears yet to get on track

10 months on, evidence of Pyongyang train station refurbishment yet to emerge
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 18, 2014
North Korea unexpectedly releases two remaining U.S. prisoners

North Korea unexpectedly releases two remaining U.S. prisoners

In surprise development, North Korea releases last two remaining U.S. detainees

North Korea unexpectedly releases two remaining U.S. prisoners
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 8, 2014
Ugandan President hosts state dinner for N. Korean delegation

Ugandan President hosts state dinner for N. Korean delegation

Uganda honors North Korean delegation with dinner reception

Ugandan President hosts state dinner for N. Korean delegation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 1, 2014
Inside China – North Korea Relations: what the experts think

Inside China – North Korea Relations: what the experts think

Chinese, Korean and Russian experts discuss Beijing's past, present and future relations with Pyongyang

Inside China – North Korea Relations: what the experts think
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 7, 2014
North and South Korea agree to conduct further high level talks

North and South Korea agree to conduct further high level talks

Two Koreas to conduct further high-level meetings before mid November, South Korean media reports

North and South Korea agree to conduct further high level talks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 4, 2014