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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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North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border

North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border

Kim Jong Un warns US and defends military buildup at handover ceremony for 250 short-range missile systems

North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 5, 2024
Satellite images reveal devastating floods in North Korea, displacing thousands
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Satellite images reveal devastating floods in North Korea, displacing thousands

Entire village wiped off map and transport links destroyed, while flooding at factories could disrupt weapons exports

Satellite images reveal devastating floods in North Korea, displacing thousands
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 1, 2024
Kim Jong Un mobilizes military, youth to rebuild after floods leave untold dead

Kim Jong Un mobilizes military, youth to rebuild after floods leave untold dead

North Korean leader holds Politburo meeting on train to address crisis in multiple northern provinces

Kim Jong Un mobilizes military, youth to rebuild after floods leave untold dead
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Colin Zwirko July 31, 2024
Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods

Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods

State media says city of Sinuiju on China border hit by heavy rains, prompting helicopter rescue operation

Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods
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Colin Zwirko July 29, 2024
North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
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North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants

Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage

North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants
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Colin Zwirko July 26, 2024
North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
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North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push

NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales

North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push
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Colin Zwirko July 25, 2024
Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties

Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties

Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital

Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties
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Colin Zwirko July 19, 2024
North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025

North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025

Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival

North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025
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Colin Zwirko July 18, 2024
Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project

Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project

North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push

Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project
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Colin Zwirko July 16, 2024
Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 15, 2024
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