March 28, 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 offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon

North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon

State TV airs first photos of projects in capital and celebrates them as major successes despite being unfinished

North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon
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Colin Zwirko January 4, 2024
Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo

Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo

North Korean leader called for review of industry’s production capacity as imported Chinese tractors remain dominant

Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo
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Colin Zwirko January 3, 2024
Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars

Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars

North Korean leader’s inner circle seen driving new vehicles after his own fleet recently upgraded

Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars
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Colin Zwirko December 29, 2023
Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024

Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024

North Korean leader warns of ‘grave’ military situation and ‘increasing’ challenges, even as he highlights successes

Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024
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Colin Zwirko December 28, 2023
Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
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Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets

NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets
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Colin Zwirko December 22, 2023
Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’

Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’

North Korean leader lauds soldiers who launched ICBM as sister Kim Yo Jong denounces UN meeting

Kim Jong Un says he won’t hesitate to nuke US upon ‘nuclear provocation’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 21, 2023
North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US

Kim Jong Un shows off ‘ultra-hard will for revenge’ with long-range test after US nuclear submarine visits region

North Korea says it launched Hwasong-18 solid-fuel ICBM in ‘warning’ to US
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 19, 2023
North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK

North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK

Launches come after US-ROK nuclear weapon talks and arrival of US submarine in Busan

North Korea fires apparent ICBM, second missile launch in 10 hours: ROK
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 18, 2023
North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests
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North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests

Air Koryo Il-76 plane with possible new rotodome could be used to detect enemy missiles, expert tells NK Pro

North Korea converting cargo plane into military aircraft, imagery suggests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 15, 2023
North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says

North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says

Source tells NK News that Pyongyang has been carrying out ‘blatant’ preparations this week for test

North Korea could launch ICBM soon, top South Korean official says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 15, 2023
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