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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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Jang Song Thaek purge confirmed amid rumors of his execution

Jang Song Thaek purge confirmed amid rumors of his execution

In spectacular fashion, North Korean media reveals departure of Jang Song Thaek group

Jang Song Thaek purge confirmed amid rumors of his execution
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 9, 2013
U.S. citizen Merrill Newman freed by North Korea

U.S. citizen Merrill Newman freed by North Korea

U.S. Citizen released following month long detention

U.S. citizen Merrill Newman freed by North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 7, 2013
Source: No indication Jang Song Thaek aide defected

Source: No indication Jang Song Thaek aide defected

Intelligence community in Seoul not preparing for interviews

Source: No indication Jang Song Thaek aide defected
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 7, 2013
Jang Song Thaek dismissed, confidants executed – S. Korean lawmaker

Jang Song Thaek dismissed, confidants executed – S. Korean lawmaker

Disappearance of leadership heavyweight could have serious ramifications, if true

Jang Song Thaek dismissed, confidants executed – S. Korean lawmaker
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 3, 2013
U.S. Korean War vet detained in N. Korea makes apology

U.S. Korean War vet detained in N. Korea makes apology

Korean War veteran shown making written and video apology

U.S. Korean War vet detained in N. Korea makes apology
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 30, 2013
N. Korea opens Munsu Waterpark & Mirim Riding Club to tourists

N. Korea opens Munsu Waterpark & Mirim Riding Club to tourists

Tourist prices: Horse riding from 30 euros, Swimming from 10

N. Korea opens Munsu Waterpark & Mirim Riding Club to tourists
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 28, 2013
Detained American travelled to N. Korea on ‘private tour’ with UK company

Detained American travelled to N. Korea on ‘private tour’ with UK company

New details emerge in case of detained U.S. Korean War veteran

Detained American travelled to N. Korea on ‘private tour’ with UK company
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 23, 2013
State tour company “hadn’t heard” about U.S. detainee until Wednesday

State tour company “hadn’t heard” about U.S. detainee until Wednesday

North Korean state tour enterprise and UK travel agent claim to have been unaware of case until news broke

State tour company “hadn’t heard” about U.S. detainee until Wednesday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 22, 2013
85 year old American identified as detainee in N. Korea – newspaper

85 year old American identified as detainee in N. Korea – newspaper

Detained American identified as 85 year old Merrill Newman

85 year old American identified as detainee in N. Korea – newspaper
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 21, 2013
State Dept warns against all travel to N. Korea amid rumor of tourist arrest

State Dept warns against all travel to N. Korea amid rumor of tourist arrest

Travel warning comes one day before rumor of second American arrested in North Korea

State Dept warns against all travel to N. Korea amid rumor of tourist arrest
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 20, 2013