May 10, 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

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
News

North Korea quarantined Russian diplomats after Shoigu visit, embassy says

Embassy tells NK News it isolated for 7 days, raising questions about DPRK’s COVID policies and use of bubble for visit

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 4, 2023
Analysis

Mystery construction kicks off in Kim Jong Un’s private Pyongyang forest

Satellite imagery shows demolition and laying of foundations for major project inside North Korean leader’s compound

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 3, 2023
News

Russian military plane flies to North Korea days after Shoigu visit

Flight-tracking data and satellite imagery suggest Moscow dispatched team to Pyongyang in follow-up to last week’s trip

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 3, 2023
News

North Korea appears to test rocket engine as it preps for next satellite launch

Imagery suggests test sought to troubleshoot launch vehicle that failed in late May, amid renovations at spaceport

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 2, 2023
Analysis

Pyongyang airport ditches quarantine for first foreign flights in 3 years

Rare flights for Russian and Chinese delegations to military parade suggest North Korea has shed COVID fears

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoAugust 1, 2023
News

Kim meets with Chinese official after two cheer on nukes at military parade

North Korean leader vows to boost ‘strategic and tactical’ ties at meeting with visiting Chinese delegation

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 29, 2023
News

New drones conduct flyovers as North Korea shows off nukes at military parade

Visiting high-level Russian and Chinese delegations join Kim Jong Un to watch event to mark DPRK’s ‘Victory Day’

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin KimJuly 28, 2023
News

North Korean ICBMs appear to line up ahead of military parade start: Imagery

Coverings for weapons and parade decorations appear around Kim Il Sung Square ahead of likely kick off Thursday night

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 27, 2023
Analysis

North Korea debuts new spy and combat drones that mimic US models

Capabilities resemble Reaper and Global Hawk UAVs, though expert says unclear whether they’re based on stolen designs

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 27, 2023
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