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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’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery
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North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery

Air force and missile vehicle training points to large-scale event, as likely stage set up in Kim Il Sung Square

North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery
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Colin Zwirko July 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un far more reclusive than usual in first half of year: Analysis
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Kim Jong Un far more reclusive than usual in first half of year: Analysis

North Korean leader made second-fewest public appearances ever, focusing on military amid mixed messages on economy

Kim Jong Un far more reclusive than usual in first half of year: Analysis
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Colin Zwirko July 4, 2023
North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise

North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise

State media showing citizens without masks since Sunday, though it has yet to report on COVID-19 policy change

North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise
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Colin Zwirko July 3, 2023
Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog

Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog

North Korean ‘influencer’ campaign offers unique insights into leader’s activities amid debate over YouTube deletions

Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog
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Colin Zwirko June 30, 2023
North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette
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North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette

State media shows Amnok-class warship for first time, underlining low priority of conventional navy vessels

North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette
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Colin Zwirko June 28, 2023
New North Korean posters depict nuke attack on US, shooting at ROK leafleting

New North Korean posters depict nuke attack on US, shooting at ROK leafleting

State media reveals five violent and vulgar propaganda posters as DPRK riles up citizens against ‘main enemies’

New North Korean posters depict nuke attack on US, shooting at ROK leafleting
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Colin Zwirko June 27, 2023
North Koreans vow to kill Americans and South Koreans at state-led mass rallies

North Koreans vow to kill Americans and South Koreans at state-led mass rallies

Authorities display gruesome slogans and posters of nuclear strikes on US at events marking Korean War anniversary

North Koreans vow to kill Americans and South Koreans at state-led mass rallies
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Colin Zwirko June 26, 2023
North Korea repaves spaceport launchpad after recent satellite failure
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North Korea repaves spaceport launchpad after recent satellite failure

Fresh work throughout Sohae complex comes as party vows to quickly attempt another launch

North Korea repaves spaceport launchpad after recent satellite failure
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Colin Zwirko June 22, 2023
North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street

North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street

Jindallae brand appears to be growing in popularity, despite persistent economic problems in much of the country

North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street
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Colin Zwirko June 21, 2023
US says North Korean missile agency sent 1,000 workers to China, sold to Iran

US says North Korean missile agency sent 1,000 workers to China, sold to Iran

Treasury sanctions Beijing-based couple for allegedly helping bring workers to China and procuring missile materials

US says North Korean missile agency sent 1,000 workers to China, sold to Iran
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Colin Zwirko June 16, 2023
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