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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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What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit
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What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit

The Saturday meeting saw the two leaders attempt to make up for lost diplomatic momentum

What to make of a surprise fourth inter-Korean summit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 27, 2018
Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

ROK's TV Chosun incorrectly claimed press had to pay around $27,000 each for their visit

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 22, 2018
An unusually quiet North Korean April, in pictures
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An unusually quiet North Korean April, in pictures

As the leadership reached out to world, the DPRK avoided the pomp usually associated with the month

An unusually quiet North Korean April, in pictures
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 22, 2018
Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel

Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel

Huge light fixture newest addition to iconic building in North Korean capital city

Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 21, 2018
In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear

In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear

Internal-track propaganda takes a less aggressive tone in recent months, photos show

In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 17, 2018
Despite property buzz, Dandong’s DPRK-linked business in a mixed state
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Despite property buzz, Dandong’s DPRK-linked business in a mixed state

Traffic increasing across Friendship Bridge connecting Dandong and Sinuiju, small coal exports from DPRK observed

Despite property buzz, Dandong’s DPRK-linked business in a mixed state
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 16, 2018
170+ buildings under construction at mammoth new North Korean tourist resort
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170+ buildings under construction at mammoth new North Korean tourist resort

Development could be aimed at attracting South Korean tourism in the future, sources suggest

170+ buildings under construction at mammoth new North Korean tourist resort
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 15, 2018
Kim Jong Un understands phased denuclearization ‘failed repeatedly’ – Pompeo

Kim Jong Un understands phased denuclearization ‘failed repeatedly’ – Pompeo

"Both sides have to be prepared to take truly historic measures to achieve this historic outcome"

Kim Jong Un understands phased denuclearization ‘failed repeatedly’ – Pompeo
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 13, 2018
Kim-Moon summit welcomed by residents of N. Korea and border region: sources

Kim-Moon summit welcomed by residents of N. Korea and border region: sources

Apparent contradictions in state line don't yet appear to be raising questions, at least in public

Kim-Moon summit welcomed by residents of N. Korea and border region: sources
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll May 1, 2018
One year on, Pyongyang bike share scheme still inactive

One year on, Pyongyang bike share scheme still inactive

Despite claims in Pyongyang Times, bike share scheme doesn't appear to have launched

One year on, Pyongyang bike share scheme still inactive
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 30, 2018
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