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July 27, 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.

News

EXCLUSIVE: Foreigners Now Permitted To Carry Mobile Phones In North Korea

Change in national policy comes just days after Google chairman's visit

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJanuary 19, 2013
News

North Korea’s Vintage Airliners Banned From China

It's Game Over for Korea's Decades Old Soviet Fleet

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJanuary 17, 2013
Evergreen

Meet The Man Who Lived And Worked In North Korea For Seven Years

Felix Abt Reckon North Korea's Open For Business

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJanuary 16, 2013
News

North Korea’s KCNA News Agency Revamps Its Website

As Google CEO Eric Schmidt announces his visit to North Korea, KCNA updates its website - albeit with major problems remaining

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJanuary 4, 2013
News

North Korea Confirms Arrest of “Kenneth” Bae

Bae, owner of "Nation Tours", suggested to have been conducting religious activities in the DPRK under guise of tourism

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 21, 2012
Analysis

How North Korean Media Propagandizes Its Rocket Launches

Although North Korean media appears to have gone into overdrive following today's satellite launch success, a look back at previous launches showcases extremely similar patterns.

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 12, 2012
News

Exclusive: Korean-American Imprisoned by North Korean Authorities is ‘Nations Tour’ Owner

Korean-American currently imprisoned in North Korea for allegedly being in possession of a hard drive containing 'sensitive material', is owner of the 'Nation Tours' tour agency

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 12, 2012
Analysis

Understanding North Korea’s Next Satellite Launch

This time the launch is Nothing To Do With Issues Outside of The Korean Peninsula

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollDecember 1, 2012
News

North Korea Sympathizers Storm Times Square Movie Theater

HEY AMERICANS! YOU'VE BEEN BRAINWASHED!

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 28, 2012
Analysis

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.

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollNovember 16, 2012