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November 24, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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 Confirms Arrest of “Kenneth” Bae

Bae, owner of "Nation Tours", suggested to have been conducting religious activities in the DPRK under guise of tourism

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 21, 2012
Analysis

How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches

Although North Korean media appears to have gone into overdrive following today's satellite launch success, a look back at previous launches showcases extremely similar patterns.

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 12, 2012
News

Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner

Korean-American currently imprisoned in North Korea for allegedly being in possession of a hard drive containing 'sensitive material', is owner of the 'Nation Tours' tour agency

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 12, 2012
Analysis

Understanding North Korea’s Next Satellite Launch

This time the launch is Nothing To Do With Issues Outside of The Korean Peninsula

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 1, 2012
News

North Korea Sympathizers Storm Times Square Movie Theater

HEY AMERICANS! YOU'VE BEEN BRAINWASHED!

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 28, 2012
Analysis

Mobile Phones in North Korea: Understanding The Boom

Mobile phones in North Korea aren't just for the 'elites'. From business people to family homes in the provinces, more and more people are slowly gaining access to cellular communication.

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 16, 2012
News

Is Wrestlemania Returning To North Korea?

Japanese pro-wrestler Antonio Inoki is back in the DPRK, holding talks with senior leadership and attending Judo tournaments.

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 14, 2012
News

North Korea Releases its Third iPad Clone

Pyongyang claims they built it themselves, but a quick analysis would suggest otherwise...

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 25, 2012
News

Air Koryo Develops New Website

North Korea's maligned airline's new website looks pretty - but sadly it still doesn't work.

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollOctober 23, 2012