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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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South Korea to hold first military parade in downtown Seoul in 10 years

South Korea to hold first military parade in downtown Seoul in 10 years

Plans for Sept. event come as North Korea steps up preparations for own military parade likely set for late July

South Korea to hold first military parade in downtown Seoul in 10 years
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Colin Zwirko June 1, 2023
Photos show new North Korean space rocket likely used ballistic missile engine

Photos show new North Korean space rocket likely used ballistic missile engine

State media releases two images showing Chollima-1 rocket taking off from new launchpad before eventual failure

Photos show new North Korean space rocket likely used ballistic missile engine
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Colin Zwirko June 1, 2023
North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon

North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon

Seoul issues ‘wartime alert’ to evacuate over launch, says space launch vehicle splashed down west of ROK

North Korea says it failed to launch spy satellite but will try again soon
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Colin Zwirko May 31, 2023
North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang
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North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang

Buildings visible in satellite imagery and sensitive location near Kim mausoleum point to military or government purpose

North Korea building secretive installation on razed airfield in Pyongyang
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Colin Zwirko May 16, 2023
North Korea appears to start major training for next military parade: Imagery
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North Korea appears to start major training for next military parade: Imagery

Hundreds of likely army trucks spotted at parade training grounds ahead of Korean War anniversary in July

North Korea appears to start major training for next military parade: Imagery
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Colin Zwirko May 15, 2023
China building giant trade and tourism zone across from North Korean ‘holy’ city
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China building giant trade and tourism zone across from North Korean ‘holy’ city

Company overseeing project promotes trade in sanctioned goods as key draw of new border crossing

China building giant trade and tourism zone across from North Korean ‘holy’ city
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Colin Zwirko May 8, 2023
North Korea went ‘too far’ by burning Yoon Suk-yeol in effigy, Seoul says

North Korea went ‘too far’ by burning Yoon Suk-yeol in effigy, Seoul says

Anti-South propaganda campaign in full gear as DPRK state media seeks to amplify hatred for ‘puppet traitor’ president

North Korea went ‘too far’ by burning Yoon Suk-yeol in effigy, Seoul says
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Colin Zwirko May 5, 2023
State media review: North Korea marks May Day with Kim praise and cow prizes
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State media review: North Korea marks May Day with Kim praise and cow prizes

An in-depth analysis of workers’ holiday celebrations, new animation episodes and mid-tier housing project coverage

State media review: North Korea marks May Day with Kim praise and cow prizes
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Colin Zwirko May 4, 2023
North Korea stirs anti-US frenzy with new posters, burns Biden and Yoon effigies

North Korea stirs anti-US frenzy with new posters, burns Biden and Yoon effigies

State media reports release of first anti-US and ROK propaganda posters in 5 years as Pyongyang denounces allies’ summit

North Korea stirs anti-US frenzy with new posters, burns Biden and Yoon effigies
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Colin Zwirko May 4, 2023
North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs
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North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs

120-acre facility in Pyongyang likely to become new manufacturing base for trains, trams and subway cars

North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs
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Colin Zwirko May 2, 2023
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