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December 26, 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 releases first propaganda posters with nuclear missiles in 5 years

New posters urge public to support Kim Jong Un’s focus on weapons development after leader outlines new nuclear doctrine

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 13, 2022
Analysis

China’s ‘largest’ customs port on North Korean border not ready despite ceremony

Satellite imagery shows construction still unfinished on long-delayed facility, as DPRK maintains COVID border controls

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 13, 2022
News

Mysterious new aide to Kim Jong Un reappears at massive concert, banquet

North Korea also honors workers who sacrifice ‘enjoyment’ for country’s development at Sept. 9 National Day banquet

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 9, 2022
COVID-19

North Korea to start COVID vaccine campaign in fall: Kim Jong Un

Kim cites cold weather virus risks in speech, while also promising large economic growth by 2025 at assembly session

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 9, 2022
News

Kim Jong Un says he will ‘never give up’ nuclear weapons, rejects future talks

North Korea reveals new nuclear doctrine that says it may launch nuclear strike in response to ‘non-nuclear’ attacks

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin KimSeptember 9, 2022
News

Illuminated jets seen above Pyongyang in late-night flyover

State media has hinted at possible 'celebrations' this week, though a large-scale military parade unlikely

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin ZwirkoSeptember 9, 2022
Analysis

Stage set for big event on North Korea’s National Day, but parade unlikely

Source says stages and screens installed in central Pyongyang, while Kim could make speech at parliamentary session

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 8, 2022
Analysis

North Korea builds new aviation clubs to boost military, drone program: Analysis

Clubs under construction in major cities teach remote plane piloting and skydiving, acting as military recruitment tool

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 7, 2022
News

Kim Jong Un guides disaster prevention meeting as typhoon brings heavy rains

Two-day gathering appears to focus on overall state policies rather than storm, but state media report short on details

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 6, 2022
News

North Korea appears to test rocket engine at main spaceport: Imagery

Vegetation die-off visible at Sohae vertical engine test stand this week, amid signs of new upgrades at launchpad

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 2, 2022
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