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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

Journalists deny reports of $10,000 visa fee to enter North Korea

ROK's TV Chosun incorrectly claimed press had to pay around $27,000 each for their visit

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMay 22, 2018
News

Enormous LED light wall added to side of Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel

Huge light fixture newest addition to iconic building in North Korean capital city

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMay 21, 2018
News

In Pyongyang, anti-U.S. propaganda posters mostly disappear

Internal-track propaganda takes a less aggressive tone in recent months, photos show

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMay 17, 2018
News

Kim Jong Un understands phased denuclearization ‘failed repeatedly’ – Pompeo

"Both sides have to be prepared to take truly historic measures to achieve this historic outcome"

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMay 13, 2018
News

Kim-Moon summit welcomed by residents of N. Korea and border region: sources

Apparent contradictions in state line don't yet appear to be raising questions, at least in public

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollMay 1, 2018
News

One year on, Pyongyang bike share scheme still inactive

Despite claims in Pyongyang Times, bike share scheme doesn't appear to have launched

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 30, 2018
News

China to suspend Pyongyang tours on April 30: source

Decision directly linked to Sunday's bus crash, source says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 26, 2018
News

South Korea splashes on publicity spending for North Korea summit

"Peace, a New Start" messaging pushed out widely across the ROK's public sector

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 26, 2018
News

North Korea extending Pyongyang metro system, sources say

Construction efforts took place over a long-term period - and have not featured in state media

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 25, 2018
Analysis

Radical steps needed: how emerging U.S. consensus poses hurdles for Kim Jong Un

North Korea will need a new approach when it comes to forthcoming summits, U.S. figures say

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollApril 24, 2018
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