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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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Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions

Russian leader brings Aurus vehicle after pledging to work with North Korea to evade West’s economic controls

Putin gifts Kim another limo at Pyongyang summit in open violation of sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 19, 2024
New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm
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New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm

NK Pro analysis shows two new paths touch or cross Military Demarcation Line, the first such activity in decades

New North Korean defense line crosses border with South, armistice maps confirm
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Ifang Bremer June 18, 2024
Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion

Russian leader pens letter to DPRK people ahead of summit, as DPRK editorial emphasizes military cooperation

Putin vows to work with North Korea against US, improve sanctions evasion
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Anton Sokolin | Colin Zwirko June 18, 2024
Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
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Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit

Arrival of multiple aircraft suggests large delegation for Russian leader’s visit to North Korea on Tuesday

Likely Russian cargo planes land in Pyongyang ahead of Putin visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2024
Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
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Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit

Satellite imagery shows construction in Kim Il Sung Square consistent with a parade, despite lack of marching practice

Signs of military parade prep visible in Pyongyang ahead of possible Putin visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2024
North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un

North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un

State media reveals two workers died during construction on leader’s pet project, holding up their sacrifice as example

North Korea celebrates deaths of soldiers building greenhouses for Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2024
North Korea sprucing up giant deserted beach resort to finally welcome guests
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North Korea sprucing up giant deserted beach resort to finally welcome guests

Satellite imagery shows road paving at Wonsan-Kalma resort and new work on arena, 4 years after original deadline

North Korea sprucing up giant deserted beach resort to finally welcome guests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2024
Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit
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Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit

Similar activity seen just before past foreign leader visits, suggesting Russian leader could soon land in North Korea

Pyongyang airport terminal cleared of planes in sign of prep for Putin visit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2024
North Korea expanding and rebuilding prison camps around country, imagery shows
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North Korea expanding and rebuilding prison camps around country, imagery shows

Construction at kyohwaso facilities known for forced labor comes as Kim Jong Un cracks down on foreign media consumption

North Korea expanding and rebuilding prison camps around country, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Ifang Bremer June 5, 2024
North Korean trash balloons, Kim Yo Jong snark and Seoul’s loudspeaker threats
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North Korean trash balloons, Kim Yo Jong snark and Seoul’s loudspeaker threats

The NK News team discusses the DPRK’s waste barrage and how South Korea might retaliate

North Korean trash balloons, Kim Yo Jong snark and Seoul’s loudspeaker threats
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