March 19, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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 Twitter.

News

North Korea says Kim Jong Un led salvo tests of nuclear-capable rocket systems

Monday's test was fifth military drill overseen by North Korean leader in last two weeks

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 19, 2024
Analysis

North Korea opens massive greenhouse complex, but makes false claims about size

Claims about bulldozing major military bases to build ‘world’s largest’ farm mislead public about project, NK Pro finds

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 18, 2024
News

North Korea fires first suspected ballistic missiles in two months

Japan’s defense ministry says DPRK fired at least three missiles on Monday morning, likely short-range

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 18, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un uses ‘perfect’ armored car gift from Putin for first time, DPRK says

Statement by North Korean leader’s sister holds up ‘trustworthy’ Aurus Senat as symbol of growing bilateral cooperation

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 16, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un watches paratrooper drills practicing infiltration of South Korea

North Korean leader's young daughter also attends drills amid weeks of rival military exercises on Korean Peninsula

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 16, 2024
News

Russian port receives first suspected North Korean weapons shipment in month

Imagery shows Lady R cargo ship at center of alleged arms operation delivered cargo from Rason to Vostochny this week

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 15, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un oversees tank competition in third military drills of past week

North Korean leader test drives newest main battle tank as drills coincide with large-scale U.S.-ROK joint exercises

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 14, 2024
News

North Korea deploys new warship, sends another to border amid US-ROK drills

Appearance of Tuman-class corvette at naval base and sister ship at Kumgang highlight DPRK’s recent push to revive navy

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 13, 2024
News

North Korea takes top communist moms sightseeing on rare flights to nowhere

Air Koryo trots out Soviet-era Ilyushin Il-18 to show off new skyscrapers in Pyongyang in novel form of domestic tourism

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 12, 2024
News

Russian cargo ship returns to North Korean port in sign of arms trade restart

Shipping operation alleged to provide DPRK weapons for use against Ukraine had appeared to be on pause for a month

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 11, 2024
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