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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 appears to test rocket engine amid silence on spy satellite plans
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North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid silence on spy satellite plans

Satellite imagery shows increased activity at Sohae space launch complex, over one year since last launch failed

North Korea appears to test rocket engine amid silence on spy satellite plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2025
Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear

North Korean report on secretive meeting thin beyond praise for ‘achievements,’ plans for major anniversaries

Kim Jong Un holds party plenum in remote mountains, keeps outcomes unclear
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2025
Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
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Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery

NK Pro compiles list of coverage related to resort since its inception as DPRK rolls out red carpet ahead of ceremony

Opening event imminent for North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma mega beach resort: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 23, 2025
North Korea dismantles inter-Korean reunions hotel despite Lee’s engagement push
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North Korea dismantles inter-Korean reunions hotel despite Lee’s engagement push

Work to tear down the ROK-owned tower at Mt. Kumgang resort appears to signal DPRK will maintain anti-South policies

North Korea dismantles inter-Korean reunions hotel despite Lee’s engagement push
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 19, 2025
North Korea starts work on what could become country’s largest military factory
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North Korea starts work on what could become country’s largest military factory

Buildings dismantled in path of planned production hall for weapons-manufacturing machines after Kim visit

North Korea starts work on what could become country’s largest military factory
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2025
Kim Jong Un promotes rocket production at factory likely making arms for Russia

Kim Jong Un promotes rocket production at factory likely making arms for Russia

North Korean media still hiding purpose of expansion at Tonghungsan Machine Plant after Kim’s third visit in two years

Kim Jong Un promotes rocket production at factory likely making arms for Russia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2025
North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge

North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge

Deletion of commander and shipyard manager from state media appears linked to failed destroyer launch last month

North Korea scrubs navy commander from photos in sign of widening warship purge
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2025
North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized

North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized

Kim Jong Un threatens to sail new destroyers near ‘major ports’ of ‘enemy nations’ once deployed next year

North Korea launches ‘restored’ warship at ceremony, weeks after it capsized
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2025
North Korea opens another luxury mall with bootleg Ikea and Starbucks copycat
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North Korea opens another luxury mall with bootleg Ikea and Starbucks copycat

Signs point to likely Japanese investment in newest Pyongyang shopping center for well-off in ‘communist’ DPRK

North Korea opens another luxury mall with bootleg Ikea and Starbucks copycat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2025
North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA

North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA

UN watchdog says its monitoring new building at Yongbyon complex, which could boost DPRK nuclear warhead production

North Korea building new site resembling uranium enrichment facility: IAEA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2025
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