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July 17, 2024

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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.

Analysis

North Korea’s preparations for military parade shift into high gear: Imagery

Air force and missile vehicle training points to large-scale event, as likely stage set up in Kim Il Sung Square

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 5, 2023
Analysis

Kim Jong Un far more reclusive than usual in first half of year: Analysis

North Korean leader made second-fewest public appearances ever, focusing on military amid mixed messages on economy

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 4, 2023
News

North Korea appears to lift strict mask mandates as temperatures rise

State media showing citizens without masks since Sunday, though it has yet to report on COVID-19 policy change

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 3, 2023
News

Secret Kim Jong Un theme park ride, new smartphone revealed in propaganda vlog

North Korean ‘influencer’ campaign offers unique insights into leader’s activities amid debate over YouTube deletions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 30, 2023
Analysis

North Korea offers rare look at its newest naval corvette

State media shows Amnok-class warship for first time, underlining low priority of conventional navy vessels

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 28, 2023
News

New North Korean posters depict nuke attack on US, shooting at ROK leafleting

State media reveals five violent and vulgar propaganda posters as DPRK riles up citizens against ‘main enemies’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 27, 2023
News

North Koreans vow to kill Americans and South Koreans at state-led mass rallies

Authorities display gruesome slogans and posters of nuclear strikes on US at events marking Korean War anniversary

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 26, 2023
Analysis

North Korea repaves spaceport launchpad after recent satellite failure

Fresh work throughout Sohae complex comes as party vows to quickly attempt another launch

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 22, 2023
News

North Korean smartphone brand opens showcase shop on skyscraper street

Jindallae brand appears to be growing in popularity, despite persistent economic problems in much of the country

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 21, 2023
News

US says North Korean missile agency sent 1,000 workers to China, sold to Iran

Treasury sanctions Beijing-based couple for allegedly helping bring workers to China and procuring missile materials

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 16, 2023
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