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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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South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2024
Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
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Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads

Images show North Korea is still in process of digging up sections of road and railways to sever ties to South

Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
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Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense

No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure

Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

State media suggests document changed to specify South Korea as ‘absolute enemy’

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media

Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media

Leader’s sister also says DPRK found ‘proof’ that ROK behind drone incursion and that US ‘should be held accountable’

Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2024
North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 14, 2024
Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

North Korean leader’s sister says threat stands regardless of whether drones sent by government or activists

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 13, 2024
North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang

North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang

DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation

North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang
Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem

Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem

North Korean leader pens special letter demanding absolute loyalty and attends event with daughter, presumed successor

Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2024
Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack
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Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack

New equipment on North Korean leader’s motorcade may also be part of improved system for command and control of nukes

Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 10, 2024
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