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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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Photos: Anti-American posters proliferate throughout Pyongyang
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Photos: Anti-American posters proliferate throughout Pyongyang

Posters which state media revealed in August visible in windows of at least 26 stores

Photos: Anti-American posters proliferate throughout Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 9, 2017
Pyongyang taxi and bus costs stable, despite gas price spike

Pyongyang taxi and bus costs stable, despite gas price spike

Petrol costs up by 170% since start of year: data

Pyongyang taxi and bus costs stable, despite gas price spike
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 9, 2017
N.Korea set to stage large Kim Jong Il anniversary rally on Sunday

N.Korea set to stage large Kim Jong Il anniversary rally on Sunday

Anniversary comes two days prior to October 10 Party Foundation Day

N.Korea set to stage large Kim Jong Il anniversary rally on Sunday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 7, 2017
Dual-use Chinese construction vehicles marketed at North Korean trade fair
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Dual-use Chinese construction vehicles marketed at North Korean trade fair

Cranes could be adapted for transporting or loading missiles, analysts suggest

Dual-use Chinese construction vehicles marketed at North Korean trade fair
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 3, 2017
North Korean propaganda leaflets again found in central Seoul

North Korean propaganda leaflets again found in central Seoul

Arrival of leaflets comes following extended pause in leaflet drops

North Korean propaganda leaflets again found in central Seoul
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 2, 2017
Ready for war? Photos show life in North Korea this September
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Ready for war? Photos show life in North Korea this September

Despite all the bluster and propaganda, pictures show citizens' lives going on – mostly – as normal

Ready for war? Photos show life in North Korea this September
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 27, 2017
Pyongyang’s Arch of Triumph mosaic undergoing major renovation

Pyongyang’s Arch of Triumph mosaic undergoing major renovation

Over two-month-long period raises questions on goal of project

Pyongyang’s Arch of Triumph mosaic undergoing major renovation
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 24, 2017
China announces implementation details of North Korea oil restrictions

China announces implementation details of North Korea oil restrictions

Commerce ministry also announces details on textile trade measures

China announces implementation details of North Korea oil restrictions
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2017
Petrol prices up by 43% in North Korean capital: source

Petrol prices up by 43% in North Korean capital: source

Prices have increased by more than 160% since April, when initial pricing spike occurred

Petrol prices up by 43% in North Korean capital: source
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 20, 2017
What Donald Trump’s UN speech means for U.S. policy
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What Donald Trump’s UN speech means for U.S. policy

Washington appears to be warning the international community that limited military options are being considered

What Donald Trump’s UN speech means for U.S. policy
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 20, 2017
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