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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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North Korean leader’s sister appears with kids in state media for first time

North Korean leader’s sister appears with kids in state media for first time

Video clip of Kim Yo Jong with young boy and girl is likely part of propaganda effort to humanize regime officials

North Korean leader’s sister appears with kids in state media for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 2, 2025
North Korea delays opening of giant Wonsan Kalma resort again to June 2025

North Korea delays opening of giant Wonsan Kalma resort again to June 2025

Kim Jong Un inspects site and touts ‘political stability’ as foreign tourist draw amid South Korea’s impeachment crisis

North Korea delays opening of giant Wonsan Kalma resort again to June 2025
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2024
Kim Jong Un opens scallop farm to bring ‘riches’ to nuclear submarine town

Kim Jong Un opens scallop farm to bring ‘riches’ to nuclear submarine town

North Korean leader also calls for transition from ocean fishing to aquaculture amid push to develop rural areas

Kim Jong Un opens scallop farm to bring ‘riches’ to nuclear submarine town
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 30, 2024
North Korea building new warship likely to be country’s largest, photos show
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North Korea building new warship likely to be country’s largest, photos show

Analysis of state media suggests presumed destroyer under construction in Nampho will feature missile launcher system

North Korea building new warship likely to be country’s largest, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 30, 2024
Suspected North Korean drone base and factory face construction slowdown
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Suspected North Korean drone base and factory face construction slowdown

Slow progress points to lack of urgency or shortages, even as DPRK pushes development of large UAVs and suicide drones

Suspected North Korean drone base and factory face construction slowdown
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 27, 2024
North Korea blasts sirens and drumming sounds across border on Christmas

North Korea blasts sirens and drumming sounds across border on Christmas

Speakers reportedly stopped for week after ROK martial law crisis, but both Koreas have resumed sonic battle

North Korea blasts sirens and drumming sounds across border on Christmas
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Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko December 25, 2024
Military dominates Kim Jong Un’s attention in his busiest year in nearly decade
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Military dominates Kim Jong Un’s attention in his busiest year in nearly decade

North Korean leader made nearly 100 appearances in 2024 amid growing Russia ties, while reducing daughter’s activities

Military dominates Kim Jong Un’s attention in his busiest year in nearly decade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 24, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes frank speech about nation’s poverty at small factory opening

Kim Jong Un makes frank speech about nation’s poverty at small factory opening

North Korean leader vows to fix ‘backward’ economy and declares flood recovery project complete in two speeches

Kim Jong Un makes frank speech about nation’s poverty at small factory opening
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 23, 2024
All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
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All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024

NK Pro confirms at least 117 firms took part, most from North Korea, marking significant decline from before pandemic

All the companies that participated in the Pyongyang Autumn Trade Fair 2024
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 18, 2024
Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure

Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure

Arrival of charge d’affaires makes Nigeria only the second African nation with active diplomatic presence in Pyongyang

Nigeria reopens embassy in North Korea after nearly four-year pandemic closure
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 16, 2024
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