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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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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
North Korea preparing to hold military parade: Satellite imagery
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North Korea preparing to hold military parade: Satellite imagery

Thousands of soldiers appear in formation at main Pyongyang training area, pointing to parade in coming weeks or months

North Korea preparing to hold military parade: Satellite imagery
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Colin Zwirko December 15, 2022
More new smartphone designs appear in North Korea in sign of trade rebound

More new smartphone designs appear in North Korea in sign of trade rebound

State media footage also suggests Kim Yo Jong and other Kim family members use imported smartphone models

More new smartphone designs appear in North Korea in sign of trade rebound
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Colin Zwirko December 5, 2022
Kim Jong Un shrugs off need for ‘cutting-edge jets’ during air force celebration

Kim Jong Un shrugs off need for ‘cutting-edge jets’ during air force celebration

North Korean leader meets and promotes pilots who flew in ‘unprecedented’ drills involving ‘500 planes’ last month

Kim Jong Un shrugs off need for ‘cutting-edge jets’ during air force celebration
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Colin Zwirko December 1, 2022
North Korea to hold party plenum in ‘late December’ to discuss annual plans

North Korea to hold party plenum in ‘late December’ to discuss annual plans

Kim Jong Un said 2022 has been year of ‘unprecedented adversity’ at Politburo meeting held Wednesday

North Korea to hold party plenum in ‘late December’ to discuss annual plans
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Colin Zwirko December 1, 2022
Rail trade with North Korea threatened as COVID surges in Chinese border city
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Rail trade with North Korea threatened as COVID surges in Chinese border city

China reports rising cases in Dandong, but numbers yet to reach levels that led to last trade shutdown in April

Rail trade with North Korea threatened as COVID surges in Chinese border city
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Colin Zwirko November 29, 2022
Kim and daughter meet ICBM launch teams as nukes declared ‘irreversible’

Kim and daughter meet ICBM launch teams as nukes declared ‘irreversible’

North Korea declares itself ‘full-fledged nuclear power’ capable of taking on US as Nov. 18 launch celebrations continue

Kim and daughter meet ICBM launch teams as nukes declared ‘irreversible’
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Colin Zwirko November 27, 2022
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