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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.

News

North Korea’s 70th anniversary parade suggests little change in policy

Parade demonstrates party commitment to nation's defense, shows off some newer equipment

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | John G. GrisafiOctober 10, 2015
News

Europe to North Korea charter flight scheduled for 2016

One-off Belarus to North Korea service scheduled for May 2016

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 9, 2015
Expert Surveys

Pivot to Asia: What does it mean for North Korea?

Effect of Obama administration policy change on Korea unclear, or perhaps minimal

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 1, 2015
Analysis

Analysis: International service unlikely to N. Korea’s new Wonsan Int’l Airport

Lack of aircraft capacity and commercial refueling capabilities pose major hurdles to service

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 1, 2015
Analysis

Analysis: International service unlikely to N. Korea’s new Wonsan Int’l Airport

Lack of aircraft capacity and commercial refueling capabilities pose major hurdles to service

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 1, 2015
News

Photos emerge of partial China–North Korea bridge collapse

Cargo truck appears to have overturned, possibly due to road surface collapse

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 30, 2015
Expert Surveys

Korea killer: Is risk of failure stymieing U.S. North Korea policy?

Most experts agree: Chances for success unlikely, chances for embarrassment quite high

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 29, 2015
News

Kim Jong Un tours new luxury river cruiser in Pyongyang

Four story river cruiser features conveyor-belt style dining area, bars, roof deck and coffee shop

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 28, 2015
Expert Surveys

What will it take for a normalization of relations between the U.S. and North Korea?

Five American experts talk about the prospects of a landmark deal between Washington and Pyongyang

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 28, 2015
News

S. Korean student detained in N. Korea says he’s uncertain about future

Prisoner, detained since April, reveals he has had no opportunity to contact family

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 25, 2015