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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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Coasting by sanctions? A first look inside Kim Jong Un’s luxury Toyota tour bus

Coasting by sanctions? A first look inside Kim Jong Un’s luxury Toyota tour bus

New North Korean TV documentary reveals interior shots of Toyota Coaster bus likely customized in China

Coasting by sanctions? A first look inside Kim Jong Un’s luxury Toyota tour bus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2022
Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV

Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV

State media has shown Jo Yong Won exiting newer model white Pajero on several occasions in recent weeks

Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 7, 2022
North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
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North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart

Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border

North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 6, 2022
Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
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Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery

Satellite imagery also reveals fresh preparations to open elite housing project ahead of April 15 celebrations

Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2022
Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?
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Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?

There are several reasons why DPRK may have manipulated photos and video of latest test, including to cover earlier fail

Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2022
Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

North Korean leader tells conference of propaganda workers to ‘smash’ insincere belief in party’s socialist ideology

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 29, 2022
North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception

North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception

Kim Jong Un attends banquet for officials and scientists after ‘successful’ Hwasong-17 launch that may not have happened

North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 28, 2022
Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims
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Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims

NK Pro analysis finds state TV aired footage of Hwasong-17 test likely shot on March 16 or before, not March 24

Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2022
North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

Longest-range nuclear weapon test since 2017 intended to 'contain' U.S. military threats, Pyongyang says

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 25, 2022
North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery
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North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery

NK Pro outlines what to expect ahead of future rocket launch, amid no signs of overhaul work at Sohae launching ground

North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 23, 2022
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