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February 10, 2025

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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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Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2025
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 5, 2025
North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
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North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base

Construction underway and village demolished at newer base in Pyongyang, in signs of prep for military drills

North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 4, 2025
North Korea condemns Rubio’s ‘rogue state’ remarks as ‘grave provocation’

North Korea condemns Rubio’s ‘rogue state’ remarks as ‘grave provocation’

Top US diplomat accused North Korean 'dictator' of sowing 'chaos' during his Senate confirmation hearing

North Korea condemns Rubio’s ‘rogue state’ remarks as ‘grave provocation’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 3, 2025
North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
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North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un

An in-depth analysis of appeal for faith in ideology and orders, coverage of Yoon’s legal woes and more factory openings

North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Shreyas Reddy January 31, 2025
North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment
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North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment

NK Pro geolocates base from new Kim Jong Un documentary footage, though film short on other military revelations

North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

North Korean leader criticizes ‘mega crimes’ by party officials in towns central to his 20x10 rural development plan

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2025
Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’

Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’

North Korean leader appears to publicly tour Yongbyon site for first time, as White House vows to eliminate DPRK nukes

Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2025
Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps
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Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps

NK Pro analysis reveals two facilities rebuilt and a third expanded, likely to improve security and handle more inmates

Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Ifang Bremer January 28, 2025
Kim Jong Un skips North Korean assembly session; no word on US policy changes

Kim Jong Un skips North Korean assembly session; no word on US policy changes

Report on Supreme People’s Assembly meeting scant on details despite Trump’s inauguration and ROK political crisis

Kim Jong Un skips North Korean assembly session; no word on US policy changes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2025
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