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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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N. and S. Korea to discuss family reunions on Wednesday

N. and S. Korea to discuss family reunions on Wednesday

Two Koreas "just might manage family reunions," expert says

N. and S. Korea to discuss family reunions on Wednesday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 3, 2014
N. Korea upgrades Rason border to national level access point

N. Korea upgrades Rason border to national level access point

New rules mean that travel from Pyongyang to Rason now possible

N. Korea upgrades Rason border to national level access point
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2014
North Korean diplomats conduct rare media outreach campaign

North Korean diplomats conduct rare media outreach campaign

Outreach campaign includes one-on-one interview with North Korea's ambassador to the UK

North Korean diplomats conduct rare media outreach campaign
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 30, 2014
Jang Song Thaek’s family members, including children, executed – Yonhap

Jang Song Thaek’s family members, including children, executed – Yonhap

"Multiple sources" tell Yonhap News that Jang Song Thaek's extended family have been executed

Jang Song Thaek’s family members, including children, executed – Yonhap
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 27, 2014
N. Korea sends ‘Open Letter’ to S. Korea, calling for peace

N. Korea sends ‘Open Letter’ to S. Korea, calling for peace

Despite renewed calls for reconcilliaiton, South Korea continues to question North Korean sincerity

N. Korea sends ‘Open Letter’ to S. Korea, calling for peace
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 24, 2014
Ken Bae says U.S. media, family hampering pardon potential

Ken Bae says U.S. media, family hampering pardon potential

North Korean media time release to coincide with lunchtime news on U.S. East Coast

Ken Bae says U.S. media, family hampering pardon potential
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 21, 2014
Kenneth Bae requests U.S. help to secure his release – media

Kenneth Bae requests U.S. help to secure his release – media

U.S. prisoner organizes press conference to appeal for assistance

Kenneth Bae requests U.S. help to secure his release – media
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 20, 2014
S. Korea to continue with military drills, despite N. Korean offer

S. Korea to continue with military drills, despite N. Korean offer

Decision to go ahead with drills could lead to increasing inter-Korean tensions

S. Korea to continue with military drills, despite N. Korean offer
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 17, 2014
Military drills will lead to “unimaginable holocaust,” says N. Korea

Military drills will lead to “unimaginable holocaust,” says N. Korea

Pyongyang demands S. Korea cancels military drills planned for February

Military drills will lead to “unimaginable holocaust,” says N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2014
Jang Song Thaek executed over ‘pleasure brigade’ – Fujimoto

Jang Song Thaek executed over ‘pleasure brigade’ – Fujimoto

Former Kim family sushi chef hypothesizes that history of womanizing led to execution

Jang Song Thaek executed over ‘pleasure brigade’ – Fujimoto
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 14, 2014