April 28, 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.

Evergreen

N.Korean construction workers complete framework of 70-floor skyscraper

Carcass built in less than three months, state media says, with recent photos corroborating progress

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 3, 2016
News

N. Korea launches ballistic missile from South Hwanghae: Yonhap

Rodong missile launched over 1000 km across country into Sea of Japan

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 2, 2016
News

N. Korea’s only international law firm suspends operations: Reuters

Amid increasing international pressure and sanctions, law firm announces suspension of ops

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollAugust 1, 2016
Interviews

Few exit ramps available to alleviate N.Korea tensions: Dr. Victor Cha

Historical data suggests North Korean cycle of provocation ahead

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJuly 27, 2016
News

Overarching goal of sanctions is dialogue, but key hurdles remain

Even if conditions emerge for dialogue, hurdles and historic record give little cause for hope

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJuly 26, 2016
News

North Korean airplane fire: “I thought I was going to die”

Oxygen masks were deployed prior to emergency landing, regular visitor says

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJuly 22, 2016
News

4k GoPro dashboard-cam video of N.Korean capital published

Streets relatively empty throughout video, likely due to 2pm recording time

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJuly 20, 2016
Analysis

Temporary shelter for ‘thousands’ of N. Koreans springs up in Pyongyang

24-hour shifts, propaganda bands and scores of temporary shelters

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJuly 12, 2016
News

U.S. and S.Korea agree to deploy THAAD on Korean peninsula

Development likely to worsen Washington's relations with Pyongyang and Beijing

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJuly 7, 2016
News

Singapore-linked building nears completion in North Korean capital

Building rumored to be site of new department store

Chad O'CarrollChad O'CarrollJuly 7, 2016