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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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Is Tourism in North Korea Really Booming?

Is Tourism in North Korea Really Booming?

If tourism is growing, should it be encouraged?

Is Tourism in North Korea Really Booming?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2013
Tourists in North Korea Unable To Send Postcards Home Due To “Sanctions”

Tourists in North Korea Unable To Send Postcards Home Due To “Sanctions”

Tourists unable to send cards to European countries in wake of nuclear test

Tourists in North Korea Unable To Send Postcards Home Due To “Sanctions”
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 20, 2013
Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think

Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think

A close look at North Korean media output suggests a nuclear test might not be as imminent as you would think.

Why A Third Nuclear Test Might Not Be As Imminent As You Think
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 8, 2013
North Korea Enters “Martial Law” Amid Nuclear Test Tension

North Korea Enters “Martial Law” Amid Nuclear Test Tension

Does increased domestic security suggest that a nuclear test could be imminent?

North Korea Enters “Martial Law” Amid Nuclear Test Tension
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2013
Tensions Continue To Mount Around Nuclear Test

Tensions Continue To Mount Around Nuclear Test

New intelligence reveals increased activity at North Korea's nuclear testing area

Tensions Continue To Mount Around Nuclear Test
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 30, 2013
North Korea Refuses To Pay $1M Embassy Refurbishment Debt

North Korea Refuses To Pay $1M Embassy Refurbishment Debt

Says invoices are "false and non-payable"

North Korea Refuses To Pay $1M Embassy Refurbishment Debt
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 27, 2013
North Korea’s Cell Phone Pricing Structure Revealed

North Korea’s Cell Phone Pricing Structure Revealed

North Korean Cell phone network KoryoLink reveals its pricing structure

North Korea’s Cell Phone Pricing Structure Revealed
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 22, 2013
Iran Build’s Pyongyang’s First Mosque

Iran Build’s Pyongyang’s First Mosque

New pictures show Iran has built a shia mosque in Pyongyang

Iran Build’s Pyongyang’s First Mosque
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 21, 2013
First Western Tourists Inside Kim Mausoleum Describe “Surreal” Experience

First Western Tourists Inside Kim Mausoleum Describe “Surreal” Experience

Kim Jong Il's Macbook, Luxury Yacht and Train In Which He Died Also on Display.

First Western Tourists Inside Kim Mausoleum Describe “Surreal” Experience
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 19, 2013
EXCLUSIVE: Foreigners Now Permitted To Carry Mobile Phones In North Korea

EXCLUSIVE: Foreigners Now Permitted To Carry Mobile Phones In North Korea

Change in national policy comes just days after Google chairman's visit

EXCLUSIVE: Foreigners Now Permitted To Carry Mobile Phones In North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 19, 2013