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July 18, 2024

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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 launches 3 short-range missiles amid end-of-year party meeting

North Korea launches 3 short-range missiles amid end-of-year party meeting

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un also holds politburo meeting Friday as ongoing party plenum winds down

North Korea launches 3 short-range missiles amid end-of-year party meeting
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Colin Zwirko December 31, 2022
North Korea steps up military parade training, pointing to large-scale event
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North Korea steps up military parade training, pointing to large-scale event

New activity at Pyongyang training area suggests missile launchers will feature in parade, though date still unclear

North Korea steps up military parade training, pointing to large-scale event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 30, 2022
EXCLUSIVE: Photos reveal North Korean COVID ‘isolation ward’ on Russia border
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EXCLUSIVE: Photos reveal North Korean COVID ‘isolation ward’ on Russia border

Signs, fencing and other evidence point to preparations to relax border controls for small numbers of people to enter

EXCLUSIVE: Photos reveal North Korean COVID ‘isolation ward’ on Russia border
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Colin Zwirko December 29, 2022
New North Korean vlogger pushes propaganda via TikTok copycat

New North Korean vlogger pushes propaganda via TikTok copycat

English-speaking host carries on state-run company’s quest to win foreign fans on social media

New North Korean vlogger pushes propaganda via TikTok copycat
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Colin Zwirko December 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un tells North Korean kids to foster ‘hatred’ for US, help make weapons

Kim Jong Un tells North Korean kids to foster ‘hatred’ for US, help make weapons

DPRK leader says control over nation’s children ‘top priority’ in instructions to Korean Children’s Union congress

Kim Jong Un tells North Korean kids to foster ‘hatred’ for US, help make weapons
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2022
North Korea to ‘maintain’ line against US as Kim Jong Un sets new military goals

North Korea to ‘maintain’ line against US as Kim Jong Un sets new military goals

DPRK leader emphasizes struggle against enemy and talks ideological issues on second day of year-end party plenum

North Korea to ‘maintain’ line against US as Kim Jong Un sets new military goals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 28, 2022
Kim Jong Un kicks off major political meeting to round out ‘most arduous’ year

Kim Jong Un kicks off major political meeting to round out ‘most arduous’ year

Multi-day party plenum expected to reveal domestic and foreign policy changes, as children’s union congress also begins

Kim Jong Un kicks off major political meeting to round out ‘most arduous’ year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 27, 2022
North Korea’s new space research and testing center nearly complete: Analysis
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North Korea’s new space research and testing center nearly complete: Analysis

Center could help launch military reconnaissance satellite next year as Kim Jong Un pours resources into space program

North Korea’s new space research and testing center nearly complete: Analysis
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Colin Zwirko December 26, 2022
North Korean mega resort to host international marathon next year: Promoter

North Korean mega resort to host international marathon next year: Promoter

Tokyo organizer claims DPRK approved course around Wonsan-Kalma resort, but event likely depends on COVID policies

North Korean mega resort to host international marathon next year: Promoter
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Colin Zwirko December 23, 2022
North Korea introduces peculiar new double-decker bus in anti-taxi campaign

North Korea introduces peculiar new double-decker bus in anti-taxi campaign

Pyongyang factory overcame ‘shortages’ to build 11 buses under Kim Jong Un’s orders, state media says

North Korea introduces peculiar new double-decker bus in anti-taxi campaign
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Colin Zwirko December 22, 2022
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