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Biography

Chad O’Carroll is the founder and chief correspondent of NK News and NK Pro, two specialist portals focused exclusively on gathering and analyzing information from inside/around North Korea. The company has 20 full-time staff and a wide range of well-known contributors, and serves hundreds of foreign ministries, intelligence gathering organizations, military units, academic organizations, and think tanks worldwide. O'Carroll was a 2015 fellow of the Tow Knight Program for Entrepreneurial Journalism at City University, New York. Prior to setting up NK News, O'Carroll worked in a series of think-tank jobs in Washington, DC, worked at the UN's Office for Disarmament Affairs, and studied an MA in nuclear non-proliferation and international security at Kings College London in 2008.

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Total articles 488

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  Korea Pro About Trial

  By Chad O'Carroll, James Fretwell

  May. 17, 2024

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  Korea Pro Free Subscription

  By Chad O'Carroll, James Fretwell

  Jul. 02, 2023

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  Remembering Nate Thayer, investigative journalist and former NK News member

  By Chad O'Carroll

  Jan. 06, 2023

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Company Info

NK News

NK News is a prominent source of news, analysis, and data focused on North Korea. Established in April 2010, it operates independently with staff in the U.S., Europe, and the Republic of Korea. The platform aims to provide reliable and evidence-based information on the country's political, military, social, and cultural developments, relying primarily on user subscriptions to maintain editorial independence. The service includes a variety of news articles, expert analysis, and opinion pieces, along with specialized research tools and databases for professionals and researchers. NK Pro, an advanced service, offers comprehensive resources tailored for those working on North Korea issues. Unique features like "Ask a North Korean" allow readers to engage with North Korean defectors for firsthand insights, while Border Observatories provide information on observing the North Korean border. NK News serves a diverse audience, including government officials, journalists, researchers, military personnel, and businesses interested in the region.