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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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No talks on detained American prisoners – U.S. Special Envoy to N. Korea

No talks on detained American prisoners – U.S. Special Envoy to N. Korea

North Korea unwilling to engage offers of prisoner negotiations with State Department officials

No talks on detained American prisoners – U.S. Special Envoy to N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 30, 2014
Nearly three months pass as detained American awaits N. Korean trial

Nearly three months pass as detained American awaits N. Korean trial

Details on court apperance yet to emerge, but could take place before end of month

Nearly three months pass as detained American awaits N. Korean trial
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 25, 2014
China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking

China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking

Satellite imagery from June 2014 shows little infrastructure connecting to Chinese-funded bridge

China – N. Korea bridge to open in October, but DPRK infrastructure lacking
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2014
‘Air Koryo’ unofficial Facebook page disappears

‘Air Koryo’ unofficial Facebook page disappears

Page, once described in mainstream press as "official," disappears without explanation

‘Air Koryo’ unofficial Facebook page disappears
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2014
American prisoner in N. Korea commissioned Alice in Wonderland art – Reuters

American prisoner in N. Korea commissioned Alice in Wonderland art – Reuters

Artists, musicians and writers were all working on "Alice in Red" project

American prisoner in N. Korea commissioned Alice in Wonderland art – Reuters
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 18, 2014
North Korea building large size ‘luxury’ river cruiser

North Korea building large size ‘luxury’ river cruiser

Photos show North Korean ship-builders working on restaurant cruiser in downtown area

North Korea building large size ‘luxury’ river cruiser
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 11, 2014
LiNK helped 85 N. Koreans migrate, prioritized awareness raising in 2013 – report

LiNK helped 85 N. Koreans migrate, prioritized awareness raising in 2013 – report

With record assistance for refugees, priority remains "changing the narrative" on North Korea

LiNK helped 85 N. Koreans migrate, prioritized awareness raising in 2013 – report
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 9, 2014
Old style 5,000 won bills still in wide circulation – source

Old style 5,000 won bills still in wide circulation – source

Old design may not be recalled until 2017

Old style 5,000 won bills still in wide circulation – source
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 26, 2014
At anniversary event, official calls for N. Korean defense industry to modernize

At anniversary event, official calls for N. Korean defense industry to modernize

Call for 'ultra-modern' military comes after increasing reports of technical problems

At anniversary event, official calls for N. Korean defense industry to modernize
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 25, 2014
Unreported large-scale meeting took place in Pyongyang – source

Unreported large-scale meeting took place in Pyongyang – source

Up to 150 buses transported VIP delegations across Pyongyang

Unreported large-scale meeting took place in Pyongyang – source
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2014