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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 issues ‘military action’ plan against South Korea: State media

Kim Jong Un issues ‘military action’ plan against South Korea: State media

Images show North Korean leader pointing to map of South at Central Military Commission meeting

Kim Jong Un issues ‘military action’ plan against South Korea: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 10, 2023
Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
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Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories

Analysis shows most facilities are in remote munitions hub, as North Korea pours resources into mass production

Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 9, 2023
North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production
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North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production

DPRK tested new main battle tank and missile launchers near Kusong factory in sign construction was tied to development

North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 7, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles
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Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko August 6, 2023
North Korea quarantined Russian diplomats after Shoigu visit, embassy says

North Korea quarantined Russian diplomats after Shoigu visit, embassy says

Embassy tells NK News it isolated for 7 days, raising questions about DPRK’s COVID policies and use of bubble for visit

North Korea quarantined Russian diplomats after Shoigu visit, embassy says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 4, 2023
Mystery construction kicks off in Kim Jong Un’s private Pyongyang forest
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Mystery construction kicks off in Kim Jong Un’s private Pyongyang forest

Satellite imagery shows demolition and laying of foundations for major project inside North Korean leader’s compound

Mystery construction kicks off in Kim Jong Un’s private Pyongyang forest
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 3, 2023
Russian military plane flies to North Korea days after Shoigu visit

Russian military plane flies to North Korea days after Shoigu visit

Flight-tracking data and satellite imagery suggest Moscow dispatched team to Pyongyang in follow-up to last week’s trip

Russian military plane flies to North Korea days after Shoigu visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 3, 2023
North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch
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North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch

Imagery suggests test sought to troubleshoot launch vehicle that failed in late May, amid renovations at spaceport

North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2023
Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years
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Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years

Rare flights for Russian and Chinese delegations to military parade suggest North Korea has shed COVID fears

Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 1, 2023
Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade

Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade

North Korean leader vows to boost ‘strategic and tactical’ ties at meeting with visiting Chinese delegation

Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 29, 2023
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