March 29, 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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US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea

US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea

Washington designates fourth ship and companies involved in alleged arms shipping operation that’s still ongoing

US sanctions Russian ship to ‘disrupt’ weapons trade with North Korea
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Colin Zwirko December 13, 2023
Kim Jong Un adds to growing luxury car collection with new Maybach sedan, limo

Kim Jong Un adds to growing luxury car collection with new Maybach sedan, limo

Vehicles demonstrate North Korean leader’s ability to use illicit networks to get what he wants, including for nukes

Kim Jong Un adds to growing luxury car collection with new Maybach sedan, limo
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Colin Zwirko December 11, 2023
North Korea vaunts new satellite’s nuclear attack role in propaganda posters

North Korea vaunts new satellite’s nuclear attack role in propaganda posters

New art depicts spy asset and array of missiles in effort to rally support for military spending despite hardships

North Korea vaunts new satellite’s nuclear attack role in propaganda posters
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Colin Zwirko December 7, 2023
Send kids to hard labor to fight foreign influence, Kim Jong Un tells moms

Send kids to hard labor to fight foreign influence, Kim Jong Un tells moms

North Korean leader declares ‘intensifying’ campaign against youth exposure to outside culture

Send kids to hard labor to fight foreign influence, Kim Jong Un tells moms
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Colin Zwirko December 5, 2023
Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky
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Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky

NK Pro findings raise questions about operation of DPRK’s military spy satellite and sensitivity over revealing too much

Kim Jong Un reviews old satellite imagery despite North Korea’s new eyes in sky
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Colin Zwirko December 4, 2023
Kim Jong Un lectures moms on ‘growing’ issue of errant youth, falling birth rate

Kim Jong Un lectures moms on ‘growing’ issue of errant youth, falling birth rate

North Korean leader and top male officials call for women to raise kids loyal to regime at national mothers’ meeting

Kim Jong Un lectures moms on ‘growing’ issue of errant youth, falling birth rate
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Colin Zwirko December 4, 2023
North Korea says new spy satellite starts mission to aid nuclear missile units

North Korea says new spy satellite starts mission to aid nuclear missile units

New office also established under space agency for military satellite’s operation, state media says

North Korea says new spy satellite starts mission to aid nuclear missile units
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 3, 2023
Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand

Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand

Acquisition of two vehicles again demonstrates North Korea’s ability to evade UN sanctions

Kim Jong Un appears with new Ford vans in rare endorsement of American brand
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un inspects jet fighters, reviews South Korea attack plans

Kim Jong Un inspects jet fighters, reviews South Korea attack plans

North Korean leader visits air force headquarters and key airbase on Aviation Day holiday

Kim Jong Un inspects jet fighters, reviews South Korea attack plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 1, 2023
Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks

Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks

DPRK must focus on military to counter attacks on sovereignty like criticism of satellite launch, leader’s sister warns

Kim Yo Jong says US still not meeting North Korea’s conditions to restart talks
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Colin Zwirko November 30, 2023
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