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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 Twitter.

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North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
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North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery

Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night

North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models

North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models

Capabilities resemble Reaper and Global Hawk UAVs, though expert says unclear whether they’re based on stolen designs

North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes
Anton Sokolin
Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko July 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult

Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult

North Korean leader shown riding white horse and getting muddy next to luxurious Lexus SUV at state art exhibition

Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2023
Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits

North Korean leader praises soldiers and Chinese assistance in Korean War ahead of Thursday’s armistice anniversary

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 26, 2023
Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week

Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week

State media says Russian delegation to attend Korean War anniversary events as Pyongyang prepares for military parade

Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 25, 2023
Strange structure appears in Pyongyang as North Korea preps for military parade
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Strange structure appears in Pyongyang as North Korea preps for military parade

Installation near Arch of Triumph may be for staging new weapons, while firework tubes point to nighttime event

Strange structure appears in Pyongyang as North Korea preps for military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 24, 2023
North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike

North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike

DPRK defense minister calls US nuclear missile submarine’s visit to Busan this week a ‘dangerous’ step

North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 20, 2023
Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK

Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK

South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea

Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 19, 2023
North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US nuclear missile submarine visits ROK

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US nuclear missile submarine visits ROK

Short-range missile launch likely demonstration of ability to accurately strike USS Kentucky at Busan base, expert says

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US nuclear missile submarine visits ROK
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Colin Zwirko July 19, 2023
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