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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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Kim Jong Un inspects new naval base construction on east coast

Kim Jong Un inspects new naval base construction on east coast

North Korean leader also inspects housing project and reiterates call for ‘eliminating’ urban-rural wealth gap

Kim Jong Un inspects new naval base construction on east coast
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 12, 2026
North Korea builds new homes for flood victims but hides news of suffering
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North Korea builds new homes for flood victims but hides news of suffering

Analysis shows authorities only rebuilt most severely damaged homes in Rason, with repairs ongoing on collapsed bridge

North Korea builds new homes for flood victims but hides news of suffering
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 11, 2026
North Korea says navy to deploy new ‘high-speed torpedo’ in early 2027

North Korea says navy to deploy new ‘high-speed torpedo’ in early 2027

State media reports second test of new weapon in past month but refrains from publishing photos

North Korea says navy to deploy new ‘high-speed torpedo’ in early 2027
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 10, 2026
North Korea expands warship construction project to third shipyard
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North Korea expands warship construction project to third shipyard

Satellite imagery shows ship sections delivered from Chongjin to Rajin Shipyard as Kim Jong Un demands bigger warships

North Korea expands warship construction project to third shipyard
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 6, 2026
North Korea tests anti-aircraft missiles, conducts attack drill on airport: KCNA

North Korea tests anti-aircraft missiles, conducts attack drill on airport: KCNA

Pyongyang claims ‘new’ advancements in surface-to-air missiles as cruise missile test once again involves cluster bombs

North Korea tests anti-aircraft missiles, conducts attack drill on airport: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 5, 2026
North Korea teases new warship under construction that’s larger than destroyers

North Korea teases new warship under construction that’s larger than destroyers

Citing enemy ‘nuclear blackmail,’ Kim Jong Un pushes likely cruiser-sized vessel and upgrades at west coast shipyard

North Korea teases new warship under construction that’s larger than destroyers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 4, 2026
North Korea claims first test of smaller cluster warheads on cruise missiles

North Korea claims first test of smaller cluster warheads on cruise missiles

Monday launch also involved test of cruise missile 'vertical strike' capability, KCNA says

North Korea claims first test of smaller cluster warheads on cruise missiles
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 3, 2026
Kim Yo Jong denies North Korean involvement in $6B Binance crypto theft

Kim Yo Jong denies North Korean involvement in $6B Binance crypto theft

Leader’s sister calls US attribution a ‘grave political provocation,’ while appearing to leave door open to diplomacy

Kim Yo Jong denies North Korean involvement in $6B Binance crypto theft
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim November 3, 2026
Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit

Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit

Pyongyang and Beijing promote joint stance against ‘U.S. aggression’ weeks before Trump visits China

Kim Jong Un says North Korea ‘inspired’ by China’s success in border city visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2026
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits Chinese border city of Dandong: Xinhua

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits Chinese border city of Dandong: Xinhua

Kim tours anti-U.S. museum, car factory with top Chinese officials as Xi Jinping skips Saturday’s events

North Korea’s Kim Jong Un visits Chinese border city of Dandong: Xinhua
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 24, 2026
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