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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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Meet The Man Who Lived And Worked In North Korea For Seven Years

Meet The Man Who Lived And Worked In North Korea For Seven Years

Felix Abt Reckon North Korea's Open For Business

Meet The Man Who Lived And Worked In North Korea For Seven Years
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 16, 2013
North Korea’s KCNA News Agency Revamps Its Website

North Korea’s KCNA News Agency Revamps Its Website

As Google CEO Eric Schmidt announces his visit to North Korea, KCNA updates its website - albeit with major problems remaining

North Korea’s KCNA News Agency Revamps Its Website
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 4, 2013
North Korea Confirms Arrest of “Kenneth” Bae

North Korea Confirms Arrest of “Kenneth” Bae

Bae, owner of "Nation Tours", suggested to have been conducting religious activities in the DPRK under guise of tourism

North Korea Confirms Arrest of “Kenneth” Bae
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 21, 2012
How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches

How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches

Although North Korean media appears to have gone into overdrive following today's satellite launch success, a look back at previous launches showcases extremely similar patterns.

How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 12, 2012
Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner

Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner

Korean-American currently imprisoned in North Korea for allegedly being in possession of a hard drive containing 'sensitive material', is owner of the 'Nation Tours' tour agency

Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 12, 2012
Understanding North Korea’s Next Satellite Launch

Understanding North Korea’s Next Satellite Launch

This time the launch is Nothing To Do With Issues Outside of The Korean Peninsula

Understanding North Korea’s Next Satellite Launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 1, 2012
North Korea Sympathizers Storm Times Square Movie Theater

North Korea Sympathizers Storm Times Square Movie Theater

HEY AMERICANS! YOU'VE BEEN BRAINWASHED!

North Korea Sympathizers Storm Times Square Movie Theater
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 28, 2012
Mobile Phones in North Korea: Understanding The Boom

Mobile Phones in North Korea: Understanding The Boom

Mobile phones in North Korea aren't just for the 'elites'. From business people to family homes in the provinces, more and more people are slowly gaining access to cellular communication.

Mobile Phones in North Korea: Understanding The Boom
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 16, 2012
Is Wrestlemania Returning To North Korea?

Is Wrestlemania Returning To North Korea?

Japanese pro-wrestler Antonio Inoki is back in the DPRK, holding talks with senior leadership and attending Judo tournaments.

Is Wrestlemania Returning To North Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 14, 2012
North Korea Releases its Third iPad Clone

North Korea Releases its Third iPad Clone

Pyongyang claims they built it themselves, but a quick analysis would suggest otherwise...

North Korea Releases its Third iPad Clone
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2012