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January 06, 2025

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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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Claims defector wants to return to N. Korea met with mixed reactions

Human rights activists have differing opinions on case of Kim Ryon Hui

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 24, 2015
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North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

But CNN told that observers are "very wrong" to consider key October 10 anniversary as launch date

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 23, 2015
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Pyongyang constructs large-scale floating video display on Taedong River

Display will form backdrop for 70th anniversary of WKP celebrations

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 21, 2015
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Re-education wing of North Korea’s Camp 15 closes, report says

Despite development, report-authors say they cannot confirm Camp 15's closure

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 18, 2015
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North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service

Introduction of new service will also boost Pyongyang taxi capacity

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 14, 2015
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Well-known electronics joint venture terminated in Pyongyang

'Irreconcilable differences' cited as reason for the termination of joint venture

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 9, 2015
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Despite BBC N. Korea radio proposal, key hurdles remain

Human rights activist suggests plans unlikely to be turned into reality anytime soon

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 7, 2015
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N. Korean delegation get little attention at China’s Victory Day celebration

Prime-position reception of Park will have 'alarmed' Pyongyang, diplomatic observer says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 3, 2015
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Singapore firm building major new commercial building in N. Korea

New building will contain largest department store in Pyongyang, source says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 2, 2015
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Claims N. Korean scientist defected to Finland fabricated: journalist

Yonhap journalist says claim was falsified by North Korea human rights activists

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 27, 2015