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February 22, 2025

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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.

Analysis

Exclusive: North Korea testing larger new recon drone, pushing deployment plan

NK Pro identifies apparent improved Global Hawk copycat UAV in satellite imagery as hanger construction accelerated

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 21, 2025
Analysis

Satellite images show demolition at North Korea’s military parade training base

New activity could be early sign of prep for first parade in two years as state media hypes Oct. 10 party anniversary

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 20, 2025
Analysis

North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project slows, satellite imagery shows

Surge in construction at Thaesong Machine Factory started last summer, possibly related to new rocket engine development

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 19, 2025
Analysis

North Korea building second warship of largest new class on east coast: Report

Construction in Chongjin resembles new destroyer project on opposite coast in Nampho, NK Pro analysis finds

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 18, 2025
News

Pyongyang’s ‘rundown and outdated’ neighborhoods to be redeveloped: Kim Jong Un

North Korean leader commits to more skyscraper construction in future, outlining housing projects beyond 50k project

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 17, 2025
Analysis

Kim Jong Un awards more military towns new projects, reversing vow to poor areas

State media reveals some of this year’s ‘20x10’ project locations, while satellite imagery shows work already underway

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 14, 2025
News

North Korea destroying Inter-Korean Family Reunions Center at Mt Kumgang: ROK

NK News analysis of satellite imagery shows demolition at South Korean-built facility as Seoul urges DPRK to halt action

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Joon Ha ParkFebruary 13, 2025
Analysis

Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows

NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 11, 2025
News

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 7, 2025
News

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 5, 2025
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