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December 22, 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.

Analysis

Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense

No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 17, 2024
News

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

State media suggests document changed to specify South Korea as ‘absolute enemy’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 17, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media

Leader’s sister also says DPRK found ‘proof’ that ROK behind drone incursion and that US ‘should be held accountable’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 15, 2024
News

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 14, 2024
News

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

North Korean leader’s sister says threat stands regardless of whether drones sent by government or activists

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 13, 2024
News

North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang

DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkOctober 11, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem

North Korean leader pens special letter demanding absolute loyalty and attends event with daughter, presumed successor

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 11, 2024
Investigations

Kim Jong Un adds possible signal jammer to Maybach after Hezbollah pager attack

New equipment on North Korean leader’s motorcade may also be part of improved system for command and control of nukes

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 10, 2024
News

North Korea reports fifth test of upgraded 240mm rocket system this year

State media revealed intended maximum range of the system for the first time in launch aimed at testing accuracy

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 9, 2024
News

North Korea ends assembly session without announcing unification policy changes

Kim Jong Un skips two-day SPA meeting despite demanding purge of pro-unification policy from constitution in January

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 9, 2024
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