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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.

North Korea News Podcast

NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia

Anton Sokolin and Colin Zwirko join the podcast to discuss the results of the much-anticipated Putin-Kim summit

Analysis

Russian weapons ship returns to North Korea for first time since China repairs

Reappearance of Angara suggests arms trade for Ukraine invasion will continue following Putin-Kim summit in Pyongyang

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 20, 2024
News

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Russian leader brings Aurus vehicle after pledging to work with North Korea to evade West’s economic controls

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 19, 2024
Analysis

New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm

NK Pro analysis shows two new paths touch or cross Military Demarcation Line, the first such activity in decades

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Ifang BremerJune 18, 2024
News

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoJune 18, 2024
News

Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit

Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 17, 2024
News

Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit

Satellite imagery shows construction in Kim Il Sung Square consistent with a parade, despite lack of marching practice

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 13, 2024
News

North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un

State media reveals two workers died during construction on leader’s pet project, holding up their sacrifice as example

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 13, 2024
Analysis

North Korea sprucing up giant deserted beach resort to finally welcome guests

Satellite imagery shows road paving at Wonsan-Kalma resort and new work on arena, 4 years after original deadline

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 12, 2024
News

Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit

Similar activity seen just before past foreign leader visits, suggesting Russian leader could soon land in North Korea

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 12, 2024
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