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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.

Analysis

Chronic delays plague basic North Korean construction projects, imagery shows

NK Pro analysis shows resource and funding problems led to years-long delays for minor projects across country

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 11, 2025
News

Kim Jong Un scales back scope of hospital construction at new project launch

North Korean leader’s speech suggests sanctioned equipment supply lines secured in ‘20x10’ rural development push

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 7, 2025
News

Beijing’s ambassador to North Korea calls for return of Chinese tourists

Ambassador Wang Yajun visited Pyongyang Metro and Air China office amid anticipation of tourism opening beyond Russians

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 5, 2025
Analysis

North Korea starts new project at large-scale military training base

Construction underway and village demolished at newer base in Pyongyang, in signs of prep for military drills

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 4, 2025
News

North Korea condemns Rubio’s ‘rogue state’ remarks as ‘grave provocation’

Top US diplomat accused North Korean 'dictator' of sowing 'chaos' during his Senate confirmation hearing

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 3, 2025
State Media Review

North Korea urges party members to truly believe in Kim Jong Un

An in-depth analysis of appeal for faith in ideology and orders, coverage of Yoon’s legal woes and more factory openings

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Shreyas ReddyJanuary 31, 2025
Analysis

North Korea lets slip where special forces trained before Russia deployment

NK Pro geolocates base from new Kim Jong Un documentary footage, though film short on other military revelations

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 30, 2025
News

Kim Jong Un purges dozens of officials for ‘drunken’ partying, vows crackdown

North Korean leader criticizes ‘mega crimes’ by party officials in towns central to his 20x10 rural development plan

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 29, 2025
News

Kim Jong Un visits uranium enrichment site, says clash with enemies ‘inevitable’

North Korean leader appears to publicly tour Yongbyon site for first time, as White House vows to eliminate DPRK nukes

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 29, 2025
Investigations

Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps

NK Pro analysis reveals two facilities rebuilt and a third expanded, likely to improve security and handle more inmates

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Ifang BremerJanuary 28, 2025
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