March 29, 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

Russian military plane lands in North Korea after unannounced flight

VIP plane makes 2nd trip to Pyongyang since August amid speculation over weapons deals and ahead of Russian FM’s visit

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 27, 2023
News

Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media

DPRK has yet to confirm policy change, which could lead to tourism reopening or just expansion of official exchanges

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 26, 2023
Analysis

North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites

Activity visible at Sohae spaceport suggests DPRK will carry out third spy satellite launch as planned in October

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 25, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting

North Korean leader also holds banquet for over 150 participants of delegation for last week’s 9-day Russia trip

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 22, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia

State media report aligns with ongoing effort to show North Korean people longing for leader during journey abroad

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 20, 2023
Analysis

North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau

Jang Chang Ha joined Kim Jong Un’s Russia trip as head of General Missile Bureau, sign of possible technical cooperation

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 19, 2023
News

North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia

Kim Jong Un spent final day touring animal feed factory and local university before boarding train for Pyongyang

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 18, 2023
Analysis

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 15, 2023
News

North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour

Two sides pledged to improve ties to ‘new heights’ after summit at space launch facility, DPRK state media reports

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 14, 2023
News

North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival

Satellite imagery shows construction on runway, but expert says still unclear if Pukchang Airbase could host new drones

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 13, 2023
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