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February 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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Jang Song Thaek purge confirmed amid rumors of his execution

In spectacular fashion, North Korean media reveals departure of Jang Song Thaek group

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 9, 2013
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U.S. citizen Merrill Newman freed by North Korea

U.S. Citizen released following month long detention

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 7, 2013
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Source: No indication Jang Song Thaek aide defected

Intelligence community in Seoul not preparing for interviews

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 7, 2013
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Jang Song Thaek dismissed, confidants executed – S. Korean lawmaker

Disappearance of leadership heavyweight could have serious ramifications, if true

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 3, 2013
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U.S. Korean War vet detained in N. Korea makes apology

Korean War veteran shown making written and video apology

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 30, 2013
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N. Korea opens Munsu Waterpark & Mirim Riding Club to tourists

Tourist prices: Horse riding from 30 euros, Swimming from 10

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 28, 2013
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Detained American travelled to N. Korea on ‘private tour’ with UK company

New details emerge in case of detained U.S. Korean War veteran

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 23, 2013
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State tour company “hadn’t heard” about U.S. detainee until Wednesday

North Korean state tour enterprise and UK travel agent claim to have been unaware of case until news broke

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 22, 2013
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85 year old American identified as detainee in N. Korea – newspaper

Detained American identified as 85 year old Merrill Newman

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 21, 2013
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State Dept warns against all travel to N. Korea amid rumor of tourist arrest

Travel warning comes one day before rumor of second American arrested in North Korea

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 20, 2013