May 09, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Chad O'Carroll

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.

Expert Surveys

What will it take for a normalization of relations between the U.S. and North Korea?

Five American experts talk about the prospects of a landmark deal between Washington and Pyongyang

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 28, 2015
News

S. Korean student detained in N. Korea says he’s uncertain about future

Prisoner, detained since April, reveals he has had no opportunity to contact family

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 25, 2015
News

Claims defector wants to return to N. Korea met with mixed reactions

Human rights activists have differing opinions on case of Kim Ryon Hui

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 24, 2015
News

North Korean satellite scientists tell CNN a launch is ‘imminent’

But CNN told that observers are "very wrong" to consider key October 10 anniversary as launch date

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 23, 2015
News

Pyongyang constructs large-scale floating video display on Taedong River

Display will form backdrop for 70th anniversary of WKP celebrations

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 21, 2015
News

Re-education wing of North Korea’s Camp 15 closes, report says

Despite development, report-authors say they cannot confirm Camp 15's closure

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 18, 2015
News

North Korean national airline introduces new domestic taxi service

Introduction of new service will also boost Pyongyang taxi capacity

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 14, 2015
News

Well-known electronics joint venture terminated in Pyongyang

'Irreconcilable differences' cited as reason for the termination of joint venture

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 9, 2015
News

Despite BBC N. Korea radio proposal, key hurdles remain

Human rights activist suggests plans unlikely to be turned into reality anytime soon

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 7, 2015
News

N. Korean delegation get little attention at China’s Victory Day celebration

Prime-position reception of Park will have 'alarmed' Pyongyang, diplomatic observer says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollSeptember 3, 2015