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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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Construction of seven star hotel in North Korea grinds to a halt

Construction of seven star hotel in North Korea grinds to a halt

Mothballed hotel would have been between 45-75 floors high

Construction of seven star hotel in North Korea grinds to a halt
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 11, 2014
Allsource Analysis: Assessing the Pyongyang apartment collapse
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Allsource Analysis: Assessing the Pyongyang apartment collapse

Full HD imaging of building collapse area & expert analysis

Allsource Analysis: Assessing the Pyongyang apartment collapse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 4, 2014
Satellite imagery casts new doubt on Pyongyang building collapse
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Satellite imagery casts new doubt on Pyongyang building collapse

NK News investigation raises numerous questions about both official and non-official account building collapse

Satellite imagery casts new doubt on Pyongyang building collapse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 3, 2014
ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry

ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry

Construction photos of Pyongyang's hallmark Changjon Street apartment reveal numerous structural flaws

ANALYSIS: Photos reveal “shocking” state of North Korean construction industry
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 28, 2014
North Korean singer “executed by firing squad” shows up alive and well in Pyongyang

North Korean singer “executed by firing squad” shows up alive and well in Pyongyang

Rumored to have been executed with 11 performers last August, singer shown talking Friday on national television

North Korean singer “executed by firing squad” shows up alive and well in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 16, 2014
President Obama a “wicked black monkey” – North Korean state media

President Obama a “wicked black monkey” – North Korean state media

Korean-only article published by North Korean state media outlet contains highly racist language

President Obama a “wicked black monkey” – North Korean state media
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 8, 2014
What has been the biggest surprise since you left North Korea? Defector survey

What has been the biggest surprise since you left North Korea? Defector survey

Execution of Jang Song Thaek, growth of cell phone network, and emergence of middle class, among factors

What has been the biggest surprise since you left North Korea? Defector survey
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 5, 2014
Nothing to prevent fourth nuclear test – North Korean Foreign Ministry

Nothing to prevent fourth nuclear test – North Korean Foreign Ministry

Obama is seeking to "bring down the DPRK by force" -- North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Nothing to prevent fourth nuclear test – North Korean Foreign Ministry
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 30, 2014
Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts

Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts

Defectors have mixed views about advantages, disadvantages to tourism in North Korea

Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 30, 2014
Will North Korean be able to understand capitalism and free speech? Refugee survey

Will North Korean be able to understand capitalism and free speech? Refugee survey

While capitalism currently has strong roots in North Korea, corruption could pose problems in future

Will North Korean be able to understand capitalism and free speech? Refugee survey
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 28, 2014