May 01, 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 conducts cruise missile launch from new naval corvette

Leader Kim Jong Un emphasizes war readiness in first public inspection of what is likely his most advanced warship

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 21, 2023
Analysis

What ‘Paektu bloodline’ chants reveal about Kim Jong Un’s succession plans

Analysis suggests slogan closely tied to his daughter, amid signs she’s joining inspections to prepare for leadership

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 16, 2023
News

‘Abuse and racism’ drove Travis King to seek asylum in North Korea: State media

First statement from Pyongyang on matter comes around one month after King crossed inter-Korean border on JSA tour

Analysis

Arms odyssey: Inside Kim Jong Un’s second tour of weapons factories this month

NK Pro identifies all the upgraded facilities and weapons the North Korean leader inspected on the east coast

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 14, 2023
News

North Korean leader blames ‘irresponsible’ officials for typhoon damage

State media reports Kim Jong Un visited flooded farmlands on east coast, mobilized military to aid locals

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 14, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un inspects short-range nuke and rocket factories to arm ‘front lines’

North Korean leader demands ‘exponential’ increase to production in line with weapon modernization plans

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 14, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un issues ‘military action’ plan against South Korea: State media

Images show North Korean leader pointing to map of South at Central Military Commission meeting

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 10, 2023
Analysis

Everywhere Kim Jong Un went during his tour of ‘modernized’ weapons factories

Analysis shows most facilities are in remote munitions hub, as North Korea pours resources into mass production

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 9, 2023
Analysis

North Korea modernizes major tank plant, paving way for mass production

DPRK tested new main battle tank and missile launchers near Kusong factory in sign construction was tied to development

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 7, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un inspects nuke launcher and drone engine plants, fires sniper rifles

Leader tells weapon makers ‘to unleash their creative wisdom’ as preparations for war become more urgent

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoAugust 6, 2023
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