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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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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
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Arius Derr | Colin Zwirko July 19, 2023
Thousands of North Koreans fill streets to train for upcoming military parade
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Thousands of North Koreans fill streets to train for upcoming military parade

Satellite imagery shows large-scale formations in Kim Il Sung Square related to July 27 war anniversary

Thousands of North Koreans fill streets to train for upcoming military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 18, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions
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Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions

Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages

Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 14, 2023
North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model

North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model

NK News analysis suggests DPRK brands are importing components for devices, in apparent sanctions violation by Beijing

North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 13, 2023
North Korea launched Hwasong-18 ICBM as show of force against US: State media

North Korea launched Hwasong-18 ICBM as show of force against US: State media

Kim Jong Un guided launch as state media calls missile test boost to nuclear forces

North Korea launched Hwasong-18 ICBM as show of force against US: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 13, 2023
North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul

Launch is first since mid-June and follows DPRK criticism of alleged ‘intrusions’ by US spy planes off its east coast

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 12, 2023
Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat

Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat

North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes

Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat
North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes

North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes

Pyongyang accuses Washington of ‘trespassing’ with spy flights, slams plans to send nuclear missile submarine to ROK

North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 10, 2023
State media review: North Korea claims economic success but admits shortages
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State media review: North Korea claims economic success but admits shortages

An in-depth review of Cabinet meetings on economy, water-logged cities and ‘random’ fashion sins

State media review: North Korea claims economic success but admits shortages
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 6, 2023
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
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2023
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