Chad O'Carroll | NK News
July 16, 2024

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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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Ex-wrestler wants to help mend ties between N. Korea and Japan

Ex-wrestler wants to help mend ties between N. Korea and Japan

Inoki wants to "create an environment where one-on-one talks could be held"

Ex-wrestler wants to help mend ties between N. Korea and Japan
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 6, 2013
North Korea continues silence on Kaesong complex talks

North Korea continues silence on Kaesong complex talks

"The danger with ultimatums is what do you do if they are not accepted"

North Korea continues silence on Kaesong complex talks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 5, 2013
North Korean cruise company wants to sail to South Korea

North Korean cruise company wants to sail to South Korea

Company claims it can also take South Korean passengers

North Korean cruise company wants to sail to South Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 2, 2013
North Korean nuclear backpacks likely “stuffed with rags”

North Korean nuclear backpacks likely “stuffed with rags”

But North Korean interlocutor claims they contain "hazardous material" suits

North Korean nuclear backpacks likely “stuffed with rags”
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 1, 2013
Panama postpones UN review of seized weapons

Panama postpones UN review of seized weapons

Meanwhile, Panamanian newspaper refers to President's actions as "media show"

Panama postpones UN review of seized weapons
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 1, 2013
North Korean military parade: What the cameras didn’t show you

North Korean military parade: What the cameras didn’t show you

Exclusive pictures show both excitement of soldiers and details of advanced weaponry

North Korean military parade: What the cameras didn’t show you
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | James Pearson August 1, 2013
North Korea to open two luxury hotels on East Coast

North Korea to open two luxury hotels on East Coast

Has KPA retained management control of buildings to raise hard currency?

North Korea to open two luxury hotels on East Coast
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 31, 2013
Air Koryo introduces Yanji to Pyongyang service

Air Koryo introduces Yanji to Pyongyang service

90-minute flight scheduled to take off twice a week between Chinese-Korean region and N. Korean capital

Air Koryo introduces Yanji to Pyongyang service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 30, 2013
North Korean cargo ship crew in good condition – Red Cross

North Korean cargo ship crew in good condition – Red Cross

Visit from Red Cross team says detained North Korean team in 'good condition'

North Korean cargo ship crew in good condition – Red Cross
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 25, 2013