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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.

More articles by 'Chad O’Carroll'

North, South Korea reach six-clause agreement after talks

North, South Korea reach six-clause agreement after talks

Two Koreas agree to step down from hostilities, North Korea expresses 'regret' over mine blast incident

North, South Korea reach six-clause agreement after talks
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 24, 2015
Analysis: What outcome can we expect from inter-Korean talks?

Analysis: What outcome can we expect from inter-Korean talks?

Analysts, observers uncertain that talks can lead to major accord

Analysis: What outcome can we expect from inter-Korean talks?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 24, 2015
As talks enter third day, N. Korea forward deploys landing crafts, special forces

As talks enter third day, N. Korea forward deploys landing crafts, special forces

Meanwhile, South Korea continues anti-North Korea propaganda broadcasts

As talks enter third day, N. Korea forward deploys landing crafts, special forces
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 24, 2015
As talks continue, N. Korean media calls President Park ‘confrontational maniac’

As talks continue, N. Korean media calls President Park ‘confrontational maniac’

Media reports and troop movements indicate delicate nature of current inter-Korean relations

As talks continue, N. Korean media calls President Park ‘confrontational maniac’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 23, 2015
Marathon Korea talks end without resolution, continuing on Sunday afternoon

Marathon Korea talks end without resolution, continuing on Sunday afternoon

Talks between the two Koreas ended without resolution at 4.15AM, following 10 hour session

Marathon Korea talks end without resolution, continuing on Sunday afternoon
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 22, 2015
N. Korea readying military for ‘surprise operations’ with South: KCNA

N. Korea readying military for ‘surprise operations’ with South: KCNA

Pyongyang's ultimatum regarding psychological warfare puts South Korea in difficult situation, observer says

N. Korea readying military for ‘surprise operations’ with South: KCNA
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 21, 2015
Inside North Korea’s cell network: ex-Koryolink technical director reveals all

Inside North Korea’s cell network: ex-Koryolink technical director reveals all

Tech. director reveals third network for elites' use; says cellphones unlikely to spark revolution

Inside North Korea’s cell network: ex-Koryolink technical director reveals all
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 20, 2015
S. Korean president ‘should be buried … as soon as possible’ – N. Korea

S. Korean president ‘should be buried … as soon as possible’ – N. Korea

Inter-Korean relations continue to worsen, statement indicates

S. Korean president ‘should be buried … as soon as possible’ – N. Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 19, 2015
Americans rally for Korean unification at Washington’s Lincoln Memorial

Americans rally for Korean unification at Washington’s Lincoln Memorial

In searing heat, crowds rally for unification as part of 'One Dream One Korea' initiative

Americans rally for Korean unification at Washington’s Lincoln Memorial
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 17, 2015
North Korea executes vice premier, South Korean sources claim

North Korea executes vice premier, South Korean sources claim

Vice Premier executed for opposing forestation policies, though no corroboration

North Korea executes vice premier, South Korean sources claim
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 12, 2015