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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.

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North Korea prioritizes shipyard construction as major naval base project stalls
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North Korea prioritizes shipyard construction as major naval base project stalls

Imagery shows work hasn’t begun on east coast base set to host new destroyer, despite Kim Jong Un’s demand for upgrades

North Korea prioritizes shipyard construction as major naval base project stalls
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 30, 2025
North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon

North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon

Kim Jong Un oversees initial trials for destroyer that provide first look at cruise missile with dolphin-nose design

North Korea tests missiles from new warship, including new ‘supersonic’ weapon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 30, 2025
North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula

North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula

Kim Jong Un blames US for rising tensions at ceremony for new 5,000-ton destroyer equipped to carry over 70 missiles

North Korea launches largest new warship, states aim to sail beyond peninsula
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 26, 2025
North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
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North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’

Exclusive NK Pro analysis finds new construction is part of at least five major prison projects ongoing around country

North Korea building first new large prison in decades in sign of rising ‘crime’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 10, 2025
North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
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North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis

Rifle tested by Kim Jong Un ‘appears identical’ to Austrian-made model, says expert, but company denies any link to DPRK

North Korea’s ‘new’ sniper rifle likely Austrian import or copy: Analysis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2025
Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
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Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks first edition of marathon since before pandemic and Kim Jong Un overseeing attack exercises

Return of the Pyongyang marathon and North Korea’s military drills targeting ROK
Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster

Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster

North Korean special forces exercises also hint at further Russia deployment after similar instance last fall

Kim Jong Un oversaw ROK attack simulation as Seoul announced Yoon’s ouster
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 7, 2025
Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?

North Korean leader suggests improved access to modern amenities during inspection of latest skyscraper street project

Kim Jong Un vows cars and gaming for core citizens, but what’s behind the pitch?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2025
North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
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North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery

Construction picks up after winter hiatus at factory linked to engines for satellite rockets and long-range missiles

North Korean ICBM factory upgrade project resumes, expands: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 3, 2025
New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
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New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push

Locations suggest construction could be related to Kim Jong Un’s plans to build and mass-produce drones

New construction underway near North Korean aircraft factories amid drone push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 1, 2025
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