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December 27, 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

New activity at North Korean COVID quarantine zone may signal goods on the move

Imported goods from China might be leaving border disinfection area 3 months after arriving

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 20, 2022
Analysis

New imagery shows scope of damage at South Korean resorts in North Korea

DPRK appears to have mostly torn down floating hotel, but cause of wildfire at Ananti golf course still unclear

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 18, 2022
News

North Korea tests new nuclear-capable ‘tactical guided’ missile: State media

Kim Jong Un guided the test and told military officials to 'further strengthen nuclear combat forces'

Chaewon ChungChaewon Chung | Colin ZwirkoApril 17, 2022
Analysis

Kim Jong Un appears to welcome new top assistant into inner circle

Woman recently seen hovering around North Korean leader with large handbag, though identity and role remain unknown

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 16, 2022
News

Kim Jong Un attends civilian parade marking founding leader’s 110th birthday

Thousands gather for events in central Pyongyang while soldiers continue training nearby for a future military parade

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 16, 2022
News

North Korean military parade training continued Friday morning: Imagery

Satellite imagery suggests DPRK didn't hold military parade overnight, but unclear when event will take place

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 15, 2022
News

Kim Jong Un opens ‘luxury’ homes for his elite supporters in Pyongyang

North Korean media touts project as loyalty reward, doesn’t mention ‘hardships’ like at earlier ceremony for new homes

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 14, 2022
Analysis

Everything you need to know about North Korea’s imminent military parade

Displays of long-range, hypersonic and submarine-launched missiles all in the cards for April 15 holiday celebration

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 13, 2022
News

North Korea opens 10,000-home project amid ‘worst national crisis’: State media

Kim Jong Un attends ribbon-cutting ceremony, but unclear when residents will move into new homes

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 12, 2022
News

Forest fire rips through North Korea’s Mount Kumgang golf resort: State media

Pyongyang claims efforts to stop fire at ROK-owned resort that Kim Jong Un ordered destroyed in 2019

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 12, 2022
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