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September 16, 2024

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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 Twitter.

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North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
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North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant

Nuke facility toured by Kim Jong Un is likely Kangson site near Pyongyang, analysis by James Martin Center suggests

North Korea appears to confirm existence of second uranium enrichment plant
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Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024
Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes

Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes

Photos reveal use of new centrifuges, while North Korean leader also oversees special ops training and missile test

Kim Jong Un tours uranium enrichment facility, demanding more nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2024
North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months

North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months

ROK military says missiles were fired from Pyongyang and flew around 224 miles before landing in East Sea

North Korea fires ‘multiple’ ballistic missiles, first launch in two months
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Colin Zwirko September 12, 2024
Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans

Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans

North Korean leader promises to ‘transform’ country through rural 10-year plan, reiterates vow to boost nuke production

Kim Jong Un makes surprise speech aimed at ‘skeptics’ of his economic plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 10, 2024
North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
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North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays

Revival of construction on largest naval base on east coast underscores push to revamp navy and deploy new warships

North Korea’s ‘urgent’ new naval base project actually faced decade of delays
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2024
North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development

North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development

Twelve-axle missile launch vehicle appears during Kim Jong Un visit to factory

North Korea reveals new, larger ICBM under development
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Colin Zwirko September 8, 2024
Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
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Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles

Project at Thaesong Machine Factory may aim to boost ICBM production, as Kim Jong Un upgrades arms factories nationwide

Major construction underway at factory building North Korea’s biggest missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2024
North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
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North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery

Nearby aircraft factory also dismantled ahead of possible reconstruction, sign it could manufacture drones

North Korea likely building 7 large hangars at advanced drone airbase: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 3, 2024
North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day

Construction of stage points to Sept. 9 celebrations despite cancellation of overseas events due to flood relief efforts

North Korea preparing for large-scale concert in capital to mark foundation day
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Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion

North Korean leader scolds officials for focus on construction speed, discusses building hospitals and science centers

Kim Jong Un decries ‘backward’ rural conditions at meeting by his beach mansion
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2024
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