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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 Korea claims ROK military used west coast island for drone incursion

North Korea claims ROK military used west coast island for drone incursion

DPRK defense ministry repeats threat of attacks on South Korea in case airspace violated in future

North Korea claims ROK military used west coast island for drone incursion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 28, 2024
North Korea building football field-sized blockade at destroyed border road
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North Korea building football field-sized blockade at destroyed border road

Move appears aimed at reinforcing ‘permanent’ severing of connections to South, in line with Kim Jong Un’s orders

North Korea building football field-sized blockade at destroyed border road
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 24, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization

North Korean leader demands quicker launch capabilities for long-range missiles targeting US at underground facility

Kim Jong Un makes first public visit to ICBM base, calls for modernization
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2024
Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2024
South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 18, 2024
Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
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Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads

Images show North Korea is still in process of digging up sections of road and railways to sever ties to South

Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
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Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense

No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure

Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

State media suggests document changed to specify South Korea as ‘absolute enemy’

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2024
Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media

Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media

Leader’s sister also says DPRK found ‘proof’ that ROK behind drone incursion and that US ‘should be held accountable’

Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2024
North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 14, 2024