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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'

Mobile Phones in North Korea: Understanding The Boom

Mobile Phones in North Korea: Understanding The Boom

Mobile phones in North Korea aren't just for the 'elites'. From business people to family homes in the provinces, more and more people are slowly gaining access to cellular communication.

Mobile Phones in North Korea: Understanding The Boom
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 16, 2012
Is Wrestlemania Returning To North Korea?

Is Wrestlemania Returning To North Korea?

Japanese pro-wrestler Antonio Inoki is back in the DPRK, holding talks with senior leadership and attending Judo tournaments.

Is Wrestlemania Returning To North Korea?
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll November 14, 2012
North Korea Releases its Third iPad Clone

North Korea Releases its Third iPad Clone

Pyongyang claims they built it themselves, but a quick analysis would suggest otherwise...

North Korea Releases its Third iPad Clone
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 25, 2012
Air Koryo Develops New Website

Air Koryo Develops New Website

North Korea's maligned airline's new website looks pretty - but sadly it still doesn't work.

Air Koryo Develops New Website
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll October 23, 2012