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December 24, 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 Bluesky / Twitter.

News

Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK

South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2023
News

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US nuclear missile submarine visits ROK

Short-range missile launch likely demonstration of ability to accurately strike USS Kentucky at Busan base, expert says

Arius DerrArius Derr | Colin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2023
Analysis

Thousands of North Koreans fill streets to train for upcoming military parade

Satellite imagery shows large-scale formations in Kim Il Sung Square related to July 27 war anniversary

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 18, 2023
Analysis

Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions

Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 14, 2023
News

North Korea reveals new smartphones, as Kim Jong Un uses likely Chinese model

NK News analysis suggests DPRK brands are importing components for devices, in apparent sanctions violation by Beijing

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 13, 2023
News

North Korea launched Hwasong-18 ICBM as show of force against US: State media

Kim Jong Un guided launch as state media calls missile test boost to nuclear forces

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 13, 2023
News

North Korea fires long-range ballistic missile toward East Sea: Seoul

Launch is first since mid-June and follows DPRK criticism of alleged ‘intrusions’ by US spy planes off its east coast

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin KimJuly 12, 2023
News

Kim Yo Jong claims DPRK aircraft forced ‘intruding’ US spy planes to retreat

North Korean leader’s sister warns of ‘shocking incident’ over flights, after Pyongyang threatened to shoot down planes

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin ZwirkoJuly 10, 2023
News

North Korea threatens to shoot down US reconnaissance planes

Pyongyang accuses Washington of ‘trespassing’ with spy flights, slams plans to send nuclear missile submarine to ROK

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 10, 2023
State Media Review

State media review: North Korea claims economic success but admits shortages

An in-depth review of Cabinet meetings on economy, water-logged cities and ‘random’ fashion sins

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 6, 2023
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