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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 Bluesky / Twitter.

Investigations

North Korean missiles appear to strike targets on west coast island: Imagery

NK Pro analysis suggests DPRK sought to demonstrate accuracy to enemies or potential buyers with Monday launch

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 11, 2025
Investigations

North Korea starts work on newest ski resort in remote ‘holy’ city

Construction follows Kim Jong Un’s orders last summer to build remote region’s third alpine resort amid tourism push

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 10, 2025
News

North Korea releases first photos of new nuclear-powered missile submarine

Kim Jong Un inspects submarine and new warships, says vessels won’t be ‘restricted’ to DPRK waters

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 8, 2025
Investigations

North Korea builds secret long-range missile base disguised as golf course

Exclusive satellite imagery analysis reveals likely launchpad and storage for largest nukes near demolished Kim mansion

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 6, 2025
Analysis

North Korea resumes huge China border bridge project in sign of trade boost plan

Work resumes after 5-year delay on possible customs or economic park at foot of notorious ‘bridge to nowhere’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 4, 2025
News

North Korea says it may ‘escalate’ nuclear power demonstration in response to US

Leader's sister Kim Yo Jong says Pyongyang 'considering' nuclear weapon event after US aircraft carrier arrives in ROK

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 4, 2025
Investigations

North Korea dismantling large prison on east coast ahead of possible renovation

‘Kyohwaso No. 9’ in Hamhung is fourth major prison camp to see demolition or construction in last year

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 3, 2025
News

North Korea to open first modern general hospital in October after 5-year delay

Kim Jong Un praises ‘flawless’ Pyongyang General Hospital, which Russia may help furnish with medical equipment

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 28, 2025
News

North Korea conducts cruise missile test to show nuclear attack ‘readiness’

NK News analysis confirms building destroyed on west coast island in test overseen by Kim Jong Un

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 28, 2025
News

Kim Jong Un says army must learn from ‘combat experience’ on modern battlefields

North Korean leader hints at Ukraine war deployment during visit to school displaying posters on ‘exterminating’ South

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 26, 2025
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