April 26, 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 says new military satellite watching White House and Pentagon

North Korea says new military satellite watching White House and Pentagon

State media describes details of US and British aircraft carriers in images reportedly reviewed by Kim Jong Un

North Korea says new military satellite watching White House and Pentagon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 28, 2023
Infamous North Korean ferry returns home after month of maintenance near Russia

Infamous North Korean ferry returns home after month of maintenance near Russia

Mangyongbong-92 docks in Wonsan after rare trip to DPRK’s Rason sparked speculation it could operate on routes to Russia

Infamous North Korean ferry returns home after month of maintenance near Russia
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election

Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election

State media says North Korean leader lauds self-reliance while casting ballot in local elections in Hamhung

Kim Jong Un visits machine factory on east coast, votes in local election
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 27, 2023
Kim Jong Un says satellite launch will prevent ‘invasion’ by US, ROK

Kim Jong Un says satellite launch will prevent ‘invasion’ by US, ROK

North Korean leader defends new spy satellite, celebrates workers in visit to space agency Thursday

Kim Jong Un says satellite launch will prevent ‘invasion’ by US, ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 24, 2023
North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy weapons to border

North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy weapons to border

Pyongyang blames Seoul for move after South partially suspended military agreement to resume border area reconnaissance

North Korea scraps military deal with South, vows to deploy weapons to border
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 23, 2023
North Korean missile launch from capital airport area ends in failure: JCS

North Korean missile launch from capital airport area ends in failure: JCS

First apparent missile test in over two months follows successful satellite launch and arrival of Russian plane

North Korean missile launch from capital airport area ends in failure: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 23, 2023
North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit

North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit

Kim Jong Un personally observes west coast launch as state media vows more satellites in ‘near future’

North Korea says it successfully placed military spy satellite into orbit
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko November 22, 2023
North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military

North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military

Launch follows failed attempts in May and August and comes hours ahead of pre-announced window

North Korea launches military spy satellite toward south: ROK military
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 21, 2023
North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says

North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says

Launch likely to be third attempt to put military spy satellite in orbit after failures in May and August

North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 21, 2023
No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
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No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal

Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes

No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 20, 2023
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