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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

Flood-destroyed bridges likely to obstruct North Korean nuke program, arms sales

New imagery confirms more damage to rail and road infrastructure that links military facilities, impeding production

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 6, 2024
News

North Korea says it deployed nuclear-capable missiles to South Korean border

Kim Jong Un warns US and defends military buildup at handover ceremony for 250 short-range missile systems

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 5, 2024
Analysis

Satellite images reveal devastating floods in North Korea, displacing thousands

Entire village wiped off map and transport links destroyed, while flooding at factories could disrupt weapons exports

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 1, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un mobilizes military, youth to rebuild after floods leave untold dead

North Korean leader holds Politburo meeting on train to address crisis in multiple northern provinces

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 31, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un laments poor preparation after 5000 stranded by floods

State media says city of Sinuiju on China border hit by heavy rains, prompting helicopter rescue operation

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 29, 2024
Analysis

North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants

Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 26, 2024
Analysis

North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push

NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 25, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties

Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2024
News

North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025

Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 18, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project

North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 16, 2024
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