May 19, 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. Korean newspaper erupts over Park’s unification speech, labels her “bitch”

N. Korean newspaper erupts over Park’s unification speech, labels her “bitch”

Angry at Park's unification speech in Dresden, North Korean citizens get personal

N. Korean newspaper erupts over Park’s unification speech, labels her “bitch”
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2014
“10,000 soldiers” working at North Korea’s May Day Stadium

“10,000 soldiers” working at North Korea’s May Day Stadium

Highest capacity stadium in world being remodelled by North Korean military

“10,000 soldiers” working at North Korea’s May Day Stadium
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll April 3, 2014
Magnitude 5 earthquake occurs 132KM from North Korea

Magnitude 5 earthquake occurs 132KM from North Korea

Location of quake suggests DPRK nuclear testing not cause

Magnitude 5 earthquake occurs 132KM from North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 31, 2014
Park outlines three point roadmap to Korean unification

Park outlines three point roadmap to Korean unification

Expert says “unification plan” is "nothing more than a wish list"

Park outlines three point roadmap to Korean unification
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 28, 2014
North Korea’s Air Koryo resumes Pyongyang – Kuwait service

North Korea’s Air Koryo resumes Pyongyang – Kuwait service

Experts, weary of possible sanctions breaches, warn of Pakistani refuelling point

North Korea’s Air Koryo resumes Pyongyang – Kuwait service
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 27, 2014
North Korea conducts longest-range missile tests since 2012 space launch

North Korea conducts longest-range missile tests since 2012 space launch

Longest-range missile tests since December 2012

North Korea conducts longest-range missile tests since 2012 space launch
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 25, 2014
China may veto UN human rights action on North Korea

China may veto UN human rights action on North Korea

Chinese opposition to report based on lack of cooperation with DPRK authorities

China may veto UN human rights action on North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 18, 2014
New street for satellite scientists to be constructed in Pyongyang

New street for satellite scientists to be constructed in Pyongyang

New homes for satellite scientists comes months after similar reward for Unha rocket scientists

New street for satellite scientists to be constructed in Pyongyang
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 6, 2014
Air China to double Beijing – Pyongyang flight schedule

Air China to double Beijing – Pyongyang flight schedule

Regular travellers tell NK News they are surprised by capacity increase

Air China to double Beijing – Pyongyang flight schedule
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll March 6, 2014
North Korea launches four short-range missiles from East Coast

North Korea launches four short-range missiles from East Coast

Three days into joint U.S. - South Korea annual military drills, North Korea test fires four short range missiles

North Korea launches four short-range missiles from East Coast
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 27, 2014