March 19, 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 visits missile launcher factory, demands ‘flaws’ in production fixed

North Korean leader says factories must help prepare for war against 'main enemy' South Korea but vows no first attack

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 10, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un visits ‘model’ chicken farm, orders similar one be built within year

Kim, who was accompanied by his daughter, previously called poultry industry backward and in dire need of upgrades

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 8, 2024
News

Kim Yo Jong says North Korea ‘deceived’ South with fake artillery drills

Seoul dismisses claim about firing on Saturday as ‘psychological warfare,’ says Pyongyang conducted more drills Sunday

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 7, 2024
News

North Korea fires more than 60 rounds of artillery near Northern Limit Line: JCS

Seoul says firing into maritime zone where ‘hostility is prohibited’ threatens peace on peninsula

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin KimJanuary 6, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un inspects nuclear missile launch vehicle factory

Factory produces long and short-range missile launchers, including those US says Russia recently used against Ukraine

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 5, 2024
News

North Korea offers sneak peek at new skyscraper streets set to open soon

State TV airs first photos of projects in capital and celebrates them as major successes despite being unfinished

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 4, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un inspects agricultural drones, tractors at farm machine expo

North Korean leader called for review of industry’s production capacity as imported Chinese tractors remain dominant

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 3, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un appears to reward top officials with luxury Mercedes cars

North Korean leader’s inner circle seen driving new vehicles after his own fleet recently upgraded

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 29, 2023
News

Kim Jong Un tells nation to prepare for economic hardships and war in 2024

North Korean leader warns of ‘grave’ military situation and ‘increasing’ challenges, even as he highlights successes

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 28, 2023
Analysis

Missile factory Kim Jong Un visited linked to ICBMs, space rockets

NK Pro analysis of officials who launched Hwasong-18 uncovers evidence that east coast facility is producing key assets

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 22, 2023
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