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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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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
Kaesong shut-down scandal: What Pres. Park’s decision means for N. Korea policy

Kaesong shut-down scandal: What Pres. Park’s decision means for N. Korea policy

Complex was improperly closed, experts say, but new UN sanctions mean it is unlikely to re-open

Kaesong shut-down scandal: What Pres. Park’s decision means for N. Korea policy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 29, 2017
New UN sanctions represent “act of war”: North Korean foreign ministry

New UN sanctions represent “act of war”: North Korean foreign ministry

MFA statement appears to take aim at China and Russia for supporting Resolution

New UN sanctions represent “act of war”: North Korean foreign ministry
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 24, 2017
Koryolink cellphone service will continue operations in North Korea: Orascom

Koryolink cellphone service will continue operations in North Korea: Orascom

Clarification comes amid reports that sanctions would force Egyptian-DPRK JV to shut down

Koryolink cellphone service will continue operations in North Korea: Orascom
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 21, 2017
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