April 27, 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’s “nuclear backpacks” appear on $850 oil paintings

N. Korea’s “nuclear backpacks” appear on $850 oil paintings

Painting made one month after debut of nuclear backpacks at Victory Day parade in July

N. Korea’s “nuclear backpacks” appear on $850 oil paintings
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2013
What was the biggest surprise in N. Korea over the past 5 years?

What was the biggest surprise in N. Korea over the past 5 years?

Little consensus in the most surprising changes in North Korea over past five years

What was the biggest surprise in N. Korea over the past 5 years?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 23, 2013
What was the biggest change in North Korea over the past 5 years?

What was the biggest change in North Korea over the past 5 years?

Over five days NK News explores a changing North Korea: past, present and future

What was the biggest change in North Korea over the past 5 years?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 22, 2013
Iran denies connection to seized North Korean oil shipment

Iran denies connection to seized North Korean oil shipment

Iran says has no involvement in oil tanker seizure

Iran denies connection to seized North Korean oil shipment
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 22, 2013
Seized North Korea ship case should conclude by November

Seized North Korea ship case should conclude by November

Custody of North Korean vessel and crew has incurred "heavy expenditures" to Panama

Seized North Korea ship case should conclude by November
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 17, 2013
Confirmed: N. Korea repainted civilian jets for military parade

Confirmed: N. Korea repainted civilian jets for military parade

North Korea repainted civilian airliners with camouflage for military day parade

Confirmed: N. Korea repainted civilian jets for military parade
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 15, 2013
Three American diplomats discuss the prospects for N. Korean denuclearization

Three American diplomats discuss the prospects for N. Korean denuclearization

Former U.S.negotiators talk to NK News about prospects for resumption of DPRK nuclear talks

Three American diplomats discuss the prospects for N. Korean denuclearization
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Hamish Macdonald October 10, 2013
North Korea condemns South Korean military drills

North Korea condemns South Korean military drills

Criticism played down in domestic media, but comes as S. Korea, U.S. sign contingency plan against DPRK

North Korea condemns South Korean military drills
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 2, 2013
Japanese media in rare visit to border area of North Korea

Japanese media in rare visit to border area of North Korea

Media accompany elderly delegation seeking to commemorate dead

Japanese media in rare visit to border area of North Korea
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 23, 2013
N. Korea wants denuclearization talks ‘without pre-conditions’

N. Korea wants denuclearization talks ‘without pre-conditions’

Pinkston: "Until and unless North Korea changes its position..the U.S. will not return to talks"

N. Korea wants denuclearization talks ‘without pre-conditions’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll September 18, 2013