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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

North Korea demands ‘new and fresh’ propaganda to inspire total obedience

At state propagandists conference, authorities call for stronger ‘ideological weapon’ to fight unapproved beliefs

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 5, 2023
Analysis

North Korea appears to stop extended quarantine for imported goods: Imagery

Fewer trains seen at border facility as Chinese imports empty out, in what may be sign of major pandemic policy change

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 4, 2023
Analysis

North Korea reveals internal names for several missile systems: Analysis

Most short-range ballistic missiles developed in recent years appear to belong to Hwasong-11 series

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 3, 2023
News

‘Rip them apart, slice them up’: North Korea ramps up gruesome anti-US rhetoric

Teens vow to ‘exterminate’ and ‘beat to death’ US and ROK for holding joint military drills in new state-led campaign

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 30, 2023
News

North Korea appears to rip up Pyongyang airfield just years after construction

Satellite imagery shows demolition of what would be at least the eighth airfield cleared from map since 2019

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 29, 2023
News

North Korea shows off smaller nuke warhead it says fits on missiles aimed at ROK

State media shows leader Kim Jong Un inspecting warhead, reports on airburst missile test and tests of undersea drone

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 28, 2023
News

Cuban ambassador to North Korea set to leave country after 7 years: State media

NHK also reports new Chinese ambassador allowed to enter DPRK, in possible sign of reopening to diplomatic travel

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 28, 2023
News

North Korea launches two short-range ballistic missiles: ROK military

Japan also reports both missiles splashed down shortly after launch, as Pyongyang continues testing around US-ROK drills

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 27, 2023
News

North Korea reveals undersea drone able to trigger ‘radioactive tsunamis’ on US

Kim Jong Un also reportedly oversaw cruise missile tests in warning to allies of ‘actual nuclear crisis’ on peninsula

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 24, 2023
State Media Review

State media review: North Korea calls denuclearization a ‘declaration of war’

An in-depth analysis of nuclear threats against US, youth enlistment for army and meeting on natural disasters

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