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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 Twitter.

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Military parade preparations stepped up in central Pyongyang, training grounds
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Military parade preparations stepped up in central Pyongyang, training grounds

Renovations underway at both Kim Il Sung Square and replica parade training area, according to sources and imagery

Military parade preparations stepped up in central Pyongyang, training grounds
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 7, 2020
North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause

North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause

Russian ambassador and top DPRK diplomat Ri Son Gwon meet in Pyongyang, discuss bilateral ties

North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 5, 2020
Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
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Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort

Removal could be a sign that construction on key North Korean project is winding down ahead of delayed opening

Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 4, 2020
Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure

Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure

North Korean TV segment shows Kim riding a golf cart and with a new mark on his wrist

Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure
Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
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Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings

Satellite imagery analysis reveals megaship with an Olympic-size pool was used at Kim’s Wonsan villa last summer

Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 1, 2020
REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan
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REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan

Boat appearing at Kim's main Wonsan villa this month traveled to site of new luxury complex over last three summers

REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 30, 2020
Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
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Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo

Imagery also shows New Yalu River Bridge’s likely customs complex growing, more homes demolished and rebuilt

Paving begins on highway to connect long-dormant China-North Korea bridge: photo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 29, 2020
Recent moves by Kim Jong Un’s luxury boats suggest leader may be in Wonsan
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Recent moves by Kim Jong Un’s luxury boats suggest leader may be in Wonsan

Satellite imagery offers hints at Kim's potential whereabouts as health rumors continue to circulate

Recent moves by Kim Jong Un’s luxury boats suggest leader may be in Wonsan
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 28, 2020
Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds
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Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds

Temporary structures installed this week at Pyongyang’s Mirim parade training area, satellite imagery reveals

Signs of major upcoming military parade appear at North Korean training grounds
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 23, 2020
North Korean state media goes a month without showing domestic COVID-19 work

North Korean state media goes a month without showing domestic COVID-19 work

Frequent updates in text articles continue but directive likely made in late March to halt use of domestic imagery

North Korean state media goes a month without showing domestic COVID-19 work
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 22, 2020