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December 29, 2024

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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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Nothing to prevent fourth nuclear test – North Korean Foreign Ministry

Obama is seeking to "bring down the DPRK by force" -- North Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 30, 2014
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Is tourism in North Korea a good or bad idea? Eleven defectors share their thoughts

Defectors have mixed views about advantages, disadvantages to tourism in North Korea

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 30, 2014
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Will North Korean be able to understand capitalism and free speech? Refugee survey

While capitalism currently has strong roots in North Korea, corruption could pose problems in future

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 28, 2014
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What should the intl. community do to help the people of North Korea?

Mixture of isolation, engagement and carrot & stick strategies suggested by refugees

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 23, 2014
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Should Korea keep the cult of the Kims after reunification?

Statues and propaganda should be kept for historical purposes, some defectors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 21, 2014
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What do defectors miss most their lives in North Korea?

Family, friends and strong sense of community among things defectors miss about North Korea

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 18, 2014
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What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights

Improving public opinion towards reunification important, defectors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 16, 2014
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What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?

Potential of North Korean labor force is being overlooked in South Korea, defectors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 14, 2014
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Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives

Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 11, 2014
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UK rebukes North Korea for misrepresenting election observers

Supreme People's Assembly elections coverage showcases North Korea's "capacity to misrepresent events," FCO says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 10, 2014