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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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Rumors swirl about fate of Jang Song Thaek

Rumors swirl about fate of Jang Song Thaek

Executed by machine gun or heavily tortured, rumors swirl about death of Jang

Rumors swirl about fate of Jang Song Thaek
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2013
North Korea executes ‘traitor’ Jang Song Thaek

North Korea executes ‘traitor’ Jang Song Thaek

Military tribunal orders execution of Jang Song Thaek

North Korea executes ‘traitor’ Jang Song Thaek
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2013
KCNA deletes and edits Jang Song Thaek articles en masse

KCNA deletes and edits Jang Song Thaek articles en masse

Media deletes all references to Jang Song Thaek

KCNA deletes and edits Jang Song Thaek articles en masse
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 13, 2013
Panama still awaiting payment of $1M North Korea ship fine

Panama still awaiting payment of $1M North Korea ship fine

Delays complicating return of vessel, possibly crew, to North Korea

Panama still awaiting payment of $1M North Korea ship fine
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 11, 2013
Jang Song Thaek purge confirmed amid rumors of his execution

Jang Song Thaek purge confirmed amid rumors of his execution

In spectacular fashion, North Korean media reveals departure of Jang Song Thaek group

Jang Song Thaek purge confirmed amid rumors of his execution
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 9, 2013
U.S. citizen Merrill Newman freed by North Korea

U.S. citizen Merrill Newman freed by North Korea

U.S. Citizen released following month long detention

U.S. citizen Merrill Newman freed by North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 7, 2013
Source: No indication Jang Song Thaek aide defected

Source: No indication Jang Song Thaek aide defected

Intelligence community in Seoul not preparing for interviews

Source: No indication Jang Song Thaek aide defected
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 7, 2013
Jang Song Thaek dismissed, confidants executed – S. Korean lawmaker

Jang Song Thaek dismissed, confidants executed – S. Korean lawmaker

Disappearance of leadership heavyweight could have serious ramifications, if true

Jang Song Thaek dismissed, confidants executed – S. Korean lawmaker
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll December 3, 2013
U.S. Korean War vet detained in N. Korea makes apology

U.S. Korean War vet detained in N. Korea makes apology

Korean War veteran shown making written and video apology

U.S. Korean War vet detained in N. Korea makes apology
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 30, 2013
N. Korea opens Munsu Waterpark & Mirim Riding Club to tourists

N. Korea opens Munsu Waterpark & Mirim Riding Club to tourists

Tourist prices: Horse riding from 30 euros, Swimming from 10

N. Korea opens Munsu Waterpark & Mirim Riding Club to tourists
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 28, 2013

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