April 29, 2024

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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'

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
Chinese-state affiliated company announces major N. Korea investment plan
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Chinese-state affiliated company announces major N. Korea investment plan

Investment could play major role in modernizing DPRK infrastructure, if it materializes

Chinese-state affiliated company announces major N. Korea investment plan
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 11, 2015
N. Korean official affirms satellite-launch right, talks of further nuclear test

N. Korean official affirms satellite-launch right, talks of further nuclear test

Satellite launches and threats of nuclear tests an attempt at blackmail, likely to occur anyway, experts say

N. Korean official affirms satellite-launch right, talks of further nuclear test
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll August 6, 2015
Satellite imagery shows 20-plus floor building at site of Pyongyang collapse
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Satellite imagery shows 20-plus floor building at site of Pyongyang collapse

Imagery from May 2015 back to October 2014 reveals progress at site

Satellite imagery shows 20-plus floor building at site of Pyongyang collapse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll July 16, 2015
Claims N. Korean defector earns $41k per speech ‘completely incorrect’

Claims N. Korean defector earns $41k per speech ‘completely incorrect’

Actual rates to start from $12.5K + fees, says speaking agent

Claims N. Korean defector earns $41k per speech ‘completely incorrect’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 30, 2015
Opinion leaders outline 15 ways to improve human rights in North Korea

Opinion leaders outline 15 ways to improve human rights in North Korea

From isolation to engagement, participants issue recommendations to government and civil society

Opinion leaders outline 15 ways to improve human rights in North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll June 25, 2015