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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 wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms

North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms

Expert says citizens could lose power without personal panels, which became popular amid chronic energy shortages

North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2023
Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult

Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2023
North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery
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North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery

Troop formations show big plans to mark anniversary of end of Korean War and possibly showcase more nuclear weapons

North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2023
China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
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China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery

Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls

China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 9, 2023
North Korea demands youth loyalty through lengthy march, ‘Kid’ rocket donation

North Korea demands youth loyalty through lengthy march, ‘Kid’ rocket donation

Events for children’s union see kids swear to follow Kim Jong Un and fight enemies, as regime seeks to foster obedience

North Korea demands youth loyalty through lengthy march, ‘Kid’ rocket donation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 7, 2023
North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests
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North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests

UAV similar in size to US Reaper drone appears on runway at Panghyon Airbase, first visual evidence of active testing

North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 6, 2023
North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
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North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery

Activity near Kangson uranium enrichment facility on outskirts of Pyongyang likely part of rural development push

North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2023
North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom
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North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom

Display of EVs from Chinese automaker BYD at upscale Pyongyang neighborhood points to likely UN sanctions violations

North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 2, 2023
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2023
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