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December 25, 2024

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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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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
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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
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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
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Colin Zwirko December 16, 2024
North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
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North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast

Flights point to possible urgent military shipments, as Il-76 conversion to early warning aircraft enters new stage

North Korean Il-76 cargo planes make rare flights to northeast coast
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Colin Zwirko December 13, 2024
North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
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North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery

Work on passenger or cargo station is part of ongoing construction at Wonsan Kalma ahead of scheduled May 2025 opening

North Korea expanding rail access to airport near Wonsan mega resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 12, 2024
North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis

North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis

State media largely sticks to facts but paints South Korea as ‘chaotic’ and lacking strong leadership

North Korea slams Yoon as ‘fascist dictator’ in 1st report on martial law crisis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 11, 2024
North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis

North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis

Newspaper doesn’t report by Tuesday on weekend protests in Seoul for first time in months, sign DPRK is watching fallout

North Korea skips anti-Yoon propaganda in wake of martial law crisis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2024
North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
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North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest

Satellite imagery shows new construction at anti-aircraft and anti-tank missile plants after extended delays

North Korea resumes upgrades to missile factories amid reported Russian interest
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 6, 2024
Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup
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Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup

South Korean leader could see an inter-Korean clash as a way to hold onto power, though Pyongyang might not play along

Why there’s a risk Yoon could seek to provoke North Korea after failed autocoup
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2024
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