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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 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
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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
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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
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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
Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch

Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch

North Korean leader’s sister also confirms two rockets fired on Sunday while railing against ROK detection capabilities

Kim Yo Jong slams spy satellite test critics, warns of long-distance ICBM launch
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Colin Zwirko December 20, 2022
South Korean outlets censor North Korean satellite images of Seoul area
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South Korean outlets censor North Korean satellite images of Seoul area

Fear of ROK security laws appears to drive decision to blur photos, even though this impedes accurate domestic analysis

South Korean outlets censor North Korean satellite images of Seoul area
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Colin Zwirko December 19, 2022
North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test

North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test

Pyongyang to finalize reconnaissance satellite plans by early 2023 after ‘successful’ rocket launch Sunday

North Korea says it took photos over Seoul in military satellite test
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Colin Zwirko December 19, 2022
North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development

North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development

First test of solid-fuel engine at Sohae spaceport is part of DPRK’s plans to improve the survivability of its ICBMs

North Korea tests new rocket motor, advancing long-range missile development
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Colin Zwirko December 16, 2022
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