April 24, 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.

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Will North Korean be able to understand capitalism and free speech? Refugee survey

While capitalism currently has strong roots in North Korea, corruption could pose problems in future

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 28, 2014
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What should the intl. community do to help the people of North Korea?

Mixture of isolation, engagement and carrot & stick strategies suggested by refugees

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 23, 2014
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Should Korea keep the cult of the Kims after reunification?

Statues and propaganda should be kept for historical purposes, some defectors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 21, 2014
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What do defectors miss most their lives in North Korea?

Family, friends and strong sense of community among things defectors miss about North Korea

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What should South Korea do to prepare for change in North Korea? Refugee Insights

Improving public opinion towards reunification important, defectors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 16, 2014
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What are the biggest misconceptions towards the North in South Korea?

Potential of North Korean labor force is being overlooked in South Korea, defectors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 14, 2014
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Do North Koreans still believe the Pyongyang Propaganda? Defector perspectives

Between 20-50% of North Koreans still believe official propaganda, defectors say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 11, 2014
News

UK rebukes North Korea for misrepresenting election observers

Supreme People's Assembly elections coverage showcases North Korea's "capacity to misrepresent events," FCO says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 10, 2014
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How long until North Korea collapses? Eleven defector perspectives

In first of ten part series, eleven defectors share their thoughts on the future of the North Korean regime

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 9, 2014
Analysis

Special Series: Defector insights into a changing North Korea

NK News launches ten-part extensive interview series with North Korean refugees

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 8, 2014