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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

New North Korean military drone spotted on runway, largest seen to date

Apparent UAV is second to appear at key airbase this month, amid testing campaign to fulfill leader’s weapons goals

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 14, 2023
News

North Korea wants to remove household solar panels, build community energy farms

Expert says citizens could lose power without personal panels, which became popular amid chronic energy shortages

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 14, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un secretly visited medical factories last year, state media reveals

Rare inspections tied to economy come amid focus on military, as leader also approves new mural to push personality cult

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 12, 2023
Analysis

North Korea confirms July 27 holiday for next major military parade: Imagery

Troop formations show big plans to mark anniversary of end of Korean War and possibly showcase more nuclear weapons

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 12, 2023
Analysis

China-North Korea trade picks up at two key border crossings: Imagery

Imports continue to go through quarantine procedures on DPRK side, as authorities maintain COVID controls

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 9, 2023
News

North Korea demands youth loyalty through lengthy march, ‘Kid’ rocket donation

Events for children’s union see kids swear to follow Kim Jong Un and fight enemies, as regime seeks to foster obedience

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 7, 2023
Analysis

North Korea has started testing new military drone, satellite imagery suggests

UAV similar in size to US Reaper drone appears on runway at Panghyon Airbase, first visual evidence of active testing

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 6, 2023
Analysis

North Korea demolishes homes around suspected nuclear site: Imagery

Activity near Kangson uranium enrichment facility on outskirts of Pyongyang likely part of rural development push

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 5, 2023
News

North Korea imports new Chinese electric vehicles for self-branded showroom

Display of EVs from Chinese automaker BYD at upscale Pyongyang neighborhood points to likely UN sanctions violations

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 2, 2023
News

South Korea to hold first military parade in downtown Seoul in 10 years

Plans for Sept. event come as North Korea steps up preparations for own military parade likely set for late July

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 1, 2023
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