May 12, 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 shows off new drones, gives Russian defense chief tour of nukes

North Korean leader hosts defense minister Sergei Shoigu at weapons expo in Pyongyang

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoJuly 27, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un approves first paintings of himself in boost to personality cult

North Korean leader shown riding white horse and getting muddy next to luxurious Lexus SUV at state art exhibition

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 26, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un stresses ‘anti-US’ stance at war anniversary cemetery visits

North Korean leader praises soldiers and Chinese assistance in Korean War ahead of Thursday’s armistice anniversary

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 26, 2023
News

Russia defense chief Shoigu to lead military delegation to North Korea this week

State media says Russian delegation to attend Korean War anniversary events as Pyongyang prepares for military parade

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 25, 2023
Analysis

Strange structure appears in Pyongyang as North Korea preps for military parade

Installation near Arch of Triumph may be for staging new weapons, while firework tubes point to nighttime event

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 24, 2023
News

North Korea warns US nuke deployment to South could trigger preemptive strike

DPRK defense minister calls US nuclear missile submarine’s visit to Busan this week a ‘dangerous’ step

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 20, 2023
News

Yoon boards US nuke missile sub in Busan, repeats ‘end of regime’ threat to DPRK

South Korean president calls submarine visit ‘reassuring’ as allies discuss nuclear contingencies aimed at North Korea

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2023
News

North Korea fires ballistic missiles as US nuclear missile submarine visits ROK

Short-range missile launch likely demonstration of ability to accurately strike USS Kentucky at Busan base, expert says

Arius DerrArius Derr | Colin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2023
Analysis

Thousands of North Koreans fill streets to train for upcoming military parade

Satellite imagery shows large-scale formations in Kim Il Sung Square related to July 27 war anniversary

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 18, 2023
Analysis

Kim Jong Un appears to build giant private train station near beach mansions

Construction points to paranoia around leader’s security, as well as investment in personal luxuries despite shortages

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 14, 2023
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