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July 16, 2024

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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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North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system

North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system

State media claims military advanced tech that could improve nuke survivability, after Seoul labeled launch a failure

North Korea says it successfully tested multiple warhead missile system
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Colin Zwirko June 27, 2024
North Korea appears to test rocket engine after Kim-Putin space agreement
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North Korea appears to test rocket engine after Kim-Putin space agreement

Satellite imagery shows newly burnt vegetation at Sohae test stand, pointing to prep for another satellite launch

North Korea appears to test rocket engine after Kim-Putin space agreement
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Colin Zwirko June 26, 2024
Empty streets suggest North Korea locked down capital for Putin’s state visit
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Empty streets suggest North Korea locked down capital for Putin’s state visit

Satellite imagery of mostly deserted Pyongyang points to extreme security for summit despite economic disruption

Empty streets suggest North Korea locked down capital for Putin’s state visit
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Colin Zwirko June 24, 2024
NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia
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NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia

Anton Sokolin and Colin Zwirko join the podcast to discuss the results of the much-anticipated Putin-Kim summit

NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia
Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
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Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs

Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang

Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs
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Colin Zwirko June 20, 2024
Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Russian leader brings Aurus vehicle after pledging to work with North Korea to evade West’s economic controls

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 19, 2024
New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm
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New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm

NK Pro analysis shows two new paths touch or cross Military Demarcation Line, the first such activity in decades

New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Ifang Bremer June 18, 2024
Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion
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Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko June 18, 2024
Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
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Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit

Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday

Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2024
Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
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Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit

Satellite imagery shows construction in Kim Il Sung Square consistent with a parade, despite lack of marching practice

Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2024