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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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What do defectors miss most their lives in North Korea?

What do defectors miss most their lives in North Korea?

Family, friends and strong sense of community among things defectors miss about North Korea

What do defectors miss most their lives in North Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 18, 2014
What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights

What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights

Improving public opinion towards reunification important, defectors say

What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 16, 2014
What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?

What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?

Potential of North Korean labor force is being overlooked in South Korea, defectors say

What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 14, 2014
Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives

Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives

Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say

Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 11, 2014
UK rebukes North Korea for misrepresenting election observers

UK rebukes North Korea for misrepresenting election observers

Supreme People's Assembly elections coverage showcases North Korea's "capacity to misrepresent events," FCO says

UK rebukes North Korea for misrepresenting election observers
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 10, 2014
How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime

How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 9, 2014
Special Series: Defector insights into a changing North Korea

Special Series: Defector insights into a changing North Korea

NK News launches ten-part extensive interview series with North Korean refugees

Special Series: Defector insights into a changing North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 8, 2014
N. Korean newspaper erupts over Park’s unification speech, labels her “bitch”

N. Korean newspaper erupts over Park’s unification speech, labels her “bitch”

Angry at Park's unification speech in Dresden, North Korean citizens get personal

N. Korean newspaper erupts over Park’s unification speech, labels her “bitch”
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2014
“10,000 soldiers” working at North Korea’s May Day Stadium

“10,000 soldiers” working at North Korea’s May Day Stadium

Highest capacity stadium in world being remodelled by North Korean military

“10,000 soldiers” working at North Korea’s May Day Stadium
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2014
Magnitude 5 earthquake occurs 132KM from North Korea

Magnitude 5 earthquake occurs 132KM from North Korea

Location of quake suggests DPRK nuclear testing not cause

Magnitude 5 earthquake occurs 132KM from North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 31, 2014