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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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Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
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Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles

Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide

Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2024
North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
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North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery

Nearby aircraft factory also dismantled ahead of possible reconstruction, sign it could manufacture drones

North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 3, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
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Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery
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North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery

New seawall laid groundwork for leader-approved plant but then changed course, leaving timeline for construction unclear

North Korea prioritizing land reclamation over major tidal power plant: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2024
North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year

Kim Jong Un promotes improved guidance system at test coinciding with joint US-ROK military drills

North Korea tests ‘updated’ 240mm rocket system for fourth time this year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 28, 2024
North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
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North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border

Near complete removal of buildings signals shift in COVID trade policies, and possibly restoration of converted airport

North Korea dismantles giant import quarantine center on Chinese border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI

North Korean leader also inspected national '20x10' factory project sites over weekend, according to state media

Kim Jong Un inspects new ‘suicide drones,’ urges incorporation of AI
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 26, 2024
North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
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North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment

Construction project on east coast likely seeks to improve sailor training and support DPRK’s newest corvettes

North Korea expanding naval base amid uncertainty over new warship deployment
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2024
North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones
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North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones

Satellite imagery hints at Kim Jong Un visit as work may signal plans to ramp up flight testing of copycat aircraft

North Korea starts new construction at airbase used to test advanced drones
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 19, 2024
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