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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 Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery
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North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery

New seawall laid groundwork for leader-approved plant but then changed course, leaving timeline for construction unclear

North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2024
North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 28, 2024
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
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North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border

Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport

North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 26, 2024
North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
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North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment

Construction project on east coast likely seeks to improve sailor training and support DPRK’s newest corvettes

North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2024
North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones
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North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones

Satellite imagery hints at Kim Jong Un visit as work may signal plans to ramp up flight testing of copycat aircraft

North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 19, 2024
Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day

Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day

North Korean leader signals strong ties with rare visit to monument to Soviet troops, greets flood victims in capital

Kim Jong Un cheers Putin’s ‘sacred war’ on Ukraine to mark Liberation Day
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project
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Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project

Analysis shows construction began in April and that North Korean leader likely only inspected flooding at the site

Kim Jong Un’s viral flood tour was actually centered on secret new project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims

Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims

North Korean leader likely imported car this year, demonstrating ability to move large sanctioned items like weapons

Kim Jong Un flaunts new $200K Maybach SUV in front of homeless flood victims
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2024
North Korea secretly building missile launchers at obscure factory near capital
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North Korea secretly building missile launchers at obscure factory near capital

Investigation finds production of weapons targeting South since last year, ahead of recent mass deployment to frontlines

North Korea secretly building missile launchers at obscure factory near capital
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 13, 2024
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