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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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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
Pyongyang not under “under lockdown,” city sources say

Pyongyang not under “under lockdown,” city sources say

Telegraph claim that Pyongyang is "under lockdown" inaccurate, Pyongyang sources say

Pyongyang not under “under lockdown,” city sources say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 3, 2014
N. Korea to face S. Korea in Incheon Games soccer final

N. Korea to face S. Korea in Incheon Games soccer final

Match expected to be close given two Koreas performance at Games so far

N. Korea to face S. Korea in Incheon Games soccer final
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 1, 2014
Doing business in the DPRK: N. Korea’s contemporary investment climate

Doing business in the DPRK: N. Korea’s contemporary investment climate

In part one of survey series, five business specialists explain N. Korea's investment climate

Doing business in the DPRK: N. Korea’s contemporary investment climate
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 30, 2014
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