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July 27, 2024

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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 Twitter.

Analysis

North Korea expands factories making anti-tank missiles Russia reportedly wants

Major construction also underway on new underground facilities near weapons plants that could be used for storage

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 26, 2024
Analysis

North Korea upgrading over 10 weapons factories in sweeping production push

NK Pro uncovers construction at facilities for missiles, launchers and more as DPRK focuses on deterrence and arms sales

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 25, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un meets Russian vice defense chief in Pyongyang to boost military ties

Alexey Krivoruchko, official in charge of weapons procurement, leads delegation to North Korean capital

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2024
News

North Korea says giant deserted ‘tourist city’ to finally open in May 2025

Kim Jong Un visits Wonsan-Kalma beach resort for first time in 5 years to promote international tourism revival

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 18, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un reasserts personal oversight of rural economy at new fishery project

North Korean leader says nuclear submarine town to become ‘richest’ in country in few years amid local development push

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 16, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un says tourism ‘revitalization’ aimed at ‘friendly’ foreigners

Remarks suggest Western visitors to be shut out, as he purges officials and orders new airport and ski resort near China

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 15, 2024
News

South Korea to pay ‘very high price’ after latest leaflet launch: Kim Yo Jong

DPRK leader's sister says South Korean public will 'criticize' those sending leaflets to North

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 14, 2024
News

5G networks interfering with reception of North Korean TV after satellite switch

High-def KCTV footage remains inaccessible in South Korea due to frequency overlap with Russian satellite broadcasts

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 10, 2024
News

Kim Il Sung solved ‘succession problem,’ North Korea says 30 years after death

Leader Kim Jong Un attends large-scale events for death anniversary aimed at legitimizing future of Kim family rule

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 9, 2024
Analysis

North Korea using Chinese machines to make weapons at new factory, photos show

Over dozen Chinese-made CNC machines visible during Kim Jong Un’s recent visit, despite sanctions against their import

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 5, 2024
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