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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.

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Kim Jong Un could face charges over North Korea human rights abuses

Kim Jong Un could face charges over North Korea human rights abuses

Letter to Kim Jong Un is unprecedented warning

Kim Jong Un could face charges over North Korea human rights abuses
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 17, 2014
Two Koreas to continue high-level talks on Friday

Two Koreas to continue high-level talks on Friday

Joint ROK-US military drills remain a sticking point for the resumption of family reunions

Two Koreas to continue high-level talks on Friday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 13, 2014
North Korean Ambassador to the UN replaced with Former UK Amb.

North Korean Ambassador to the UN replaced with Former UK Amb.

Sin to be replaced by Ja Sung Nam, former N. Korean Ambassador to UK

North Korean Ambassador to the UN replaced with Former UK Amb.
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 13, 2014
N. and S. Korea to discuss family reunions on Wednesday

N. and S. Korea to discuss family reunions on Wednesday

Two Koreas "just might manage family reunions," expert says

N. and S. Korea to discuss family reunions on Wednesday
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll February 3, 2014
N. Korea upgrades Rason border to national level access point

N. Korea upgrades Rason border to national level access point

New rules mean that travel from Pyongyang to Rason now possible

N. Korea upgrades Rason border to national level access point
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 31, 2014
North Korean diplomats conduct rare media outreach campaign

North Korean diplomats conduct rare media outreach campaign

Outreach campaign includes one-on-one interview with North Korea's ambassador to the UK

North Korean diplomats conduct rare media outreach campaign
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 30, 2014
Jang Song Thaek’s family members, including children, executed – Yonhap

Jang Song Thaek’s family members, including children, executed – Yonhap

"Multiple sources" tell Yonhap News that Jang Song Thaek's extended family have been executed

Jang Song Thaek’s family members, including children, executed – Yonhap
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 27, 2014
N. Korea sends ‘Open Letter’ to S. Korea, calling for peace

N. Korea sends ‘Open Letter’ to S. Korea, calling for peace

Despite renewed calls for reconcilliaiton, South Korea continues to question North Korean sincerity

N. Korea sends ‘Open Letter’ to S. Korea, calling for peace
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 24, 2014
Ken Bae says U.S. media, family hampering pardon potential

Ken Bae says U.S. media, family hampering pardon potential

North Korean media time release to coincide with lunchtime news on U.S. East Coast

Ken Bae says U.S. media, family hampering pardon potential
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 21, 2014
Kenneth Bae requests U.S. help to secure his release – media

Kenneth Bae requests U.S. help to secure his release – media

U.S. prisoner organizes press conference to appeal for assistance

Kenneth Bae requests U.S. help to secure his release – media
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll January 20, 2014