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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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Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
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Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas

State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway

Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 14, 2025
North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Joon Ha Park February 13, 2025
Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
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Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows

NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country

Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 11, 2025
Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 7, 2025
Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 5, 2025
North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
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North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base

Construction underway and village demolished at newer base in Pyongyang, in signs of prep for military drills

North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 4, 2025
North Korea condemns Rubio’s ‘rogue state’ remarks as ‘grave provocation’

North Korea condemns Rubio’s ‘rogue state’ remarks as ‘grave provocation’

Top US diplomat accused North Korean 'dictator' of sowing 'chaos' during his Senate confirmation hearing

North Korea condemns Rubio’s ‘rogue state’ remarks as ‘grave provocation’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 3, 2025
North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
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North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un

An in-depth analysis of appeal for faith in ideology and orders, coverage of Yoon’s legal woes and more factory openings

North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Shreyas Reddy January 31, 2025
North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment
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North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment

NK Pro geolocates base from new Kim Jong Un documentary footage, though film short on other military revelations

North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 30, 2025
Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

North Korean leader criticizes ‘mega crimes’ by party officials in towns central to his 20x10 rural development plan

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2025