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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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U.S. State Department drops funding for North Korea human rights projects by 43%

U.S. State Department drops funding for North Korea human rights projects by 43%

USD$1.5M available for organizations to support freedom of information, human rights in DPRK

U.S. State Department drops funding for North Korea human rights projects by 43%
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 18, 2018
North Korea to host military events, possible parade, on eve of Winter Olympics

North Korea to host military events, possible parade, on eve of Winter Olympics

Celebrations of the 70th anniversary of the foundation of the Korean People's Army due in Pyongyang

North Korea to host military events, possible parade, on eve of Winter Olympics
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 17, 2018
North Korean authorities install toll system on Pyongyang-Wonsan highway

North Korean authorities install toll system on Pyongyang-Wonsan highway

New system designed to pay for road maintenance, source says

North Korean authorities install toll system on Pyongyang-Wonsan highway
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 17, 2018
North Korean airline operating dept. store, producing alcohol and energy drinks

North Korean airline operating dept. store, producing alcohol and energy drinks

Increased diversification part of DPRK's "camouflaged capitalism," says expert

North Korean airline operating dept. store, producing alcohol and energy drinks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 15, 2018
U.S. citizens should “draft a will” prior to N. Korea trips: State Department

U.S. citizens should “draft a will” prior to N. Korea trips: State Department

New update includes language surrounding risks to aviation near peninsula

U.S. citizens should “draft a will” prior to N. Korea trips: State Department
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 12, 2018
Reduced Air Koryo Beijing-Pyongyang service to continue through February

Reduced Air Koryo Beijing-Pyongyang service to continue through February

Reports, data suggest Air Koryo now down to four international flights per week

Reduced Air Koryo Beijing-Pyongyang service to continue through February
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 9, 2018
Four years in North Korea: observations from Switzerland’s man in Pyongyang

Four years in North Korea: observations from Switzerland’s man in Pyongyang

Thomas Fisler discusses work that brought him to all but one province of the DPRK

Four years in North Korea: observations from Switzerland’s man in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 9, 2018
North Korea installs new security measures at demilitarized zone

North Korea installs new security measures at demilitarized zone

DPRK implementing new measures to prevent further defections across DMZ, sources suggest

North Korea installs new security measures at demilitarized zone
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 8, 2018
Trump would “absolutely” talk with Kim Jong Un by phone

Trump would “absolutely” talk with Kim Jong Un by phone

President also attempts to take credit for forthcoming inter-Korean talks

Trump would “absolutely” talk with Kim Jong Un by phone
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 6, 2018
WhatsApp messaging service blocked in North Korea, users say

WhatsApp messaging service blocked in North Korea, users say

Block of messaging service comes after China imposed restrictions in September 2017

WhatsApp messaging service blocked in North Korea, users say
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 1, 2018
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