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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’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
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Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report

NK News’ Colin Zwirko talks North Korean leader’s criticism of unskilled soldiers and coverage of Lee Jae-myung victory

Kim Jong Un’s hospital visit, damaged warship’s voyage and DPRK election report
Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor

Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor

North Korean leader schedules major conference next month to address ‘obsolete’ customs holding back state projects

Kim Jong Un blames poor hospital construction on use of unskilled military labor
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 10, 2025
North Korea’s damaged warship begins repairs near port hosting Russia arms trade
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North Korea’s damaged warship begins repairs near port hosting Russia arms trade

Naval destroyer arrived in Rason on east coast on Sunday as Kim Jong Un’s 'late June' deadline looms

North Korea’s damaged warship begins repairs near port hosting Russia arms trade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 9, 2025
North Korea will move damaged warship to other shipyard for repairs: State media

North Korea will move damaged warship to other shipyard for repairs: State media

New satellite imagery confirms destroyer relaunched Thursday after capsizing at ceremony in May

North Korea will move damaged warship to other shipyard for repairs: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 6, 2025
New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright
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New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright

South Korean military says mysterious balloons played minor role in raising capsized destroyer after failed launch

New satellite image offers clearer view of North Korean warship lifted upright
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2025
North Korea upgrading military parade training base ahead of likely Oct. event
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North Korea upgrading military parade training base ahead of likely Oct. event

Satellite imagery shows reconstruction of Kim Jong Un viewing tower and new paving at replica of Kim Il Sung Square

North Korea upgrading military parade training base ahead of likely Oct. event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2025
North Korean media informs public of newly elected South Korean president

North Korean media informs public of newly elected South Korean president

Top DPRK newspaper publishes short report on Lee Jae-myung’s victory; Kim Jong Un yet to reveal any ROK policy change

North Korean media informs public of newly elected South Korean president
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2025
North Korea lifts capsized warship upright 2 weeks after launch failure: Report
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North Korea lifts capsized warship upright 2 weeks after launch failure: Report

Satellite imagery released by 38 North shows destroyer lifted in recent days, enabling restoration to begin

North Korea lifts capsized warship upright 2 weeks after launch failure: Report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 4, 2025
Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project

Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project

North Korean leader turns focus from military for first time in weeks after managing warship fiasco and Russia ties

Kim Jong Un vets 10-year plan to build more hospitals in visit to pilot project
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2025
North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date
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North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date

Imagery shows destroyer half submerged 10 days after failed side launch, pointing to problems with restoration efforts

North Korean warship still capsized a week after projected recovery date
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 2, 2025