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Colin Zwirko

Colin Zwirko

Colin Zwirko is a Senior Analytic Correspondent for NK News based in Seoul. He joined the company in 2018 after receiving a master's degree in international security and foreign policy from South Korea's Yonsei University. Follow him on Bluesky / Twitter.

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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push

Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones

New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 1, 2025
North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
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North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development

Satellite imagery reveals progress on west coast frigate as Pyongyang eyes assets to challenge US spy flights

North Korea preparing to move large new warship in sign of advanced development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 28, 2025
Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones

Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones

North Korean leader views tests of various UAVs as first images of new early warning converted cargo plane released

Kim Jong Un inspects larger new spy drone and ‘AI’ suicide drones
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 27, 2025
Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening

Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening

North Korean leader inspects third stage of Hwasong project in ongoing push to address Pyongyang’s ‘housing problem’

Kim Jong Un says newest 10K-home skyscraper street on schedule for April opening
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 17, 2025
What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
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What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push

‘20x10’ project shaping up different than advertised, with most of the 23 counties already hosting major facilities

What to know about the North Korean towns chosen for 2025 development push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2025
North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery
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North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery

NK Pro analysis suggests DPRK sought to demonstrate accuracy to enemies or potential buyers with Monday launch

North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2025
North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
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North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city

Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push

North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2025
North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine

North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine

Kim Jong Un inspects submarine and new warships, says vessels won’t be ‘restricted’ to DPRK waters

North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 8, 2025
North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
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North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course

Exclusive satellite imagery analysis reveals likely launchpad and storage for largest nukes near demolished Kim mansion

North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 6, 2025
North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
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North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan

Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’

North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2025
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