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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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Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

North Korean leader’s sister says threat stands regardless of whether drones sent by government or activists

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 13, 2024
North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang

North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang

DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation

North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang
Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem

Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem

North Korean leader pens special letter demanding absolute loyalty and attends event with daughter, presumed successor

Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2024
Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack
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Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack

New equipment on North Korean leader’s motorcade may also be part of improved system for command and control of nukes

Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 10, 2024
North Korea reports fifth test of upgraded 240mm rocket system this year

North Korea reports fifth test of upgraded 240mm rocket system this year

State media revealed intended maximum range of the system for the first time in launch aimed at testing accuracy

North Korea reports fifth test of upgraded 240mm rocket system this year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 9, 2024
North Korea ends assembly session without announcing unification policy changes

North Korea ends assembly session without announcing unification policy changes

Kim Jong Un skips two-day SPA meeting despite demanding purge of pro-unification policy from constitution in January

North Korea ends assembly session without announcing unification policy changes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 9, 2024
Kim Jong Un urges nuclear weapon buildup in visit to school named after himself

Kim Jong Un urges nuclear weapon buildup in visit to school named after himself

North Korean leader laments misreading of his nuke threats but similarly misrepresents ROK President Yoon’s remarks

Kim Jong Un urges nuclear weapon buildup in visit to school named after himself
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 8, 2024
North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement

Artillery drill led by Kim Jong Un comes as DPRK expected to revise how it defines inter-Korean boundary in Yellow Sea

North Korea simulates attack on island ahead of maritime border announcement
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 7, 2024
North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
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North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project

Imagery shows huge camp six years after ROK group broke ground on $16m project to build ‘largest’ tree nursery in Asia

North Korea builds giant construction camp at former joint inter-Korean project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2024
North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
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North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary

NK Pro identifies target of latest missile test in remote northeast, shedding light on claims of precision capabilities

North Korea’s new inland missile target range located in wildlife sanctuary
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 25, 2024
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