April 28, 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.

Analysis

War-ready nation: What to expect at upcoming North Korean paramilitary parade

Satellite imagery shows thousands preparing for parade and concert ahead of Sept. 9 national founding holiday

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 7, 2023
Analysis

Missiles and ship engines: A look at Kim Jong Un’s latest weapons plant visits

North Korean leader continues to inspect facilities mass-producing weapons that Russia reportedly seeks

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 6, 2023
Analysis

Largest North Korea-China bridge may be preparing for grand opening

Satellite imagery shows fresh road work on New Yalu River Bridge, which could facilitate dramatic increase in trade

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoSeptember 1, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un reviews ‘counterattack’ plan to ‘occupy’ South Korea

North Korean leader initiates ‘full-scale’ military command training in response to this week’s joint US-ROK drills

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 31, 2023
Analysis

Behind the scenes of Kim Jong Un’s lavish banquet at elite Pyongyang resort

North Korean leader flaunted Spanish hams and wine coolers with wife and daughter, despite DPRK’s chronic food problems

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 30, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un promises nuclear weapon deployment to navy in visit to HQ

In inspection with daughter, North Korean leader demands improved readiness to fight US, South Korea and Japan

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 29, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un demands more tractors to fix ‘food problem’ amid production issues

Visit to tractor factory comes as North Korea continues to rely on Chinese imports, while prioritizing defense spending

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 24, 2023
News

North Korea says its second military satellite launch attempt failed

Third attempt to take place in October, state media reports, as Japan issues evacuation order on Okinawa

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 24, 2023
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s luxury yachts active off coast around his visits to flooded farms

Imagery suggests North Korean leader may have used boats in Wonsan even as he projected image of handling food issues

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 22, 2023
News

North Korea will launch satellite between Aug. 24 and 31: Japan

Likely second attempt to put military reconnaissance satellite into orbit comes 3 months after failed first attempt

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 22, 2023
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