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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 preps for major construction near Wonsan Kalma beach resort: Imagery
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North Korea preps for major construction near Wonsan Kalma beach resort: Imagery

Worker camp appears near unopened resort as hundreds of homes demolished, suggesting resumption of work or new project

North Korea preps for major construction near Wonsan Kalma beach resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2024
Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
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Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold

Vessels linked to alleged arms shipments have not appeared at ports in recent weeks, possibly due to production issues

Russian ship rejoins North Korea weapons trade, only for operation to go on hold
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko February 29, 2024
Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy

Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy

North Korean leader calls for ‘rural industrial revolution’ in speech at ceremony kicking off ‘20x10 policy’

Kim Jong Un says he’s ‘ashamed and sorry’ for neglecting economy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 29, 2024
Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
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Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port

Experts suggest Russia switched to using commercial port in response to international scrutiny of alleged weapons trade

Russia obscures North Korea arms trade by moving operation out of military port
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko February 28, 2024
North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years

North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years

Kim Jong Un attends ceremony for next stage of five-year housing project, even as previously built apartments sit empty

North Korea kicks off fourth 10,000-home project in capital in four years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2024
North Korea hints beach resort twice as long as Waikiki may finally open soon
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North Korea hints beach resort twice as long as Waikiki may finally open soon

Russian tourists recently given sneak peak of Wonsan Kalma, while state media has started promoting east coast resort

North Korea hints beach resort twice as long as Waikiki may finally open soon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 23, 2024
Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions

Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions

Latest exchange between Russia and North Korea comes amid ongoing weapons trade

Putin gives Kim Jong Un a car in violation of UN sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 20, 2024
Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities
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Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities

Location of missile test revealed as megayacht arrives at North Korean leader’s beach mansion this week

Satellite imagery shows Kim Jong Un’s east coast yacht, missile test activities
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 17, 2024
Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un

Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader shares interpretation in a speech at defense ministry to mark army holiday

Anti-South Korea policy change secures ‘lawful’ basis to attack: Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 9, 2024
State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year
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State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year

An in-depth analysis of plans for DPRK’s ‘first’ modern general hospital, Japan’s removal of a Korean memorial and more

State media review: North Korea set to open long-stalled hospital this year
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