May 14, 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

New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade

Presence of fifth Hwasong-15 ICBM important for accounting inventory, expert says

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 26, 2020
News

Putin hopes to expand on deals with Kim Jong Un, urges return to nuclear talks

Russian leader lauded bilateral ties at ceremony marking new North Korean ambassador’s role in Moscow

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 25, 2020
News

Two weeks on, North Korea still hasn’t said a word about Biden or the elections

Experts can only guess why the DPRK is silent, but history shows that Pyongyang handled past elections very differently

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Jeongmin KimNovember 24, 2020
News

Photos: New North Korean weapons book chronicles the country’s nuke development

The state-produced book can serve as a cheat sheet for weapons test milestones under Kim Jong Un

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 24, 2020
COVID-19

A sign of the times: North Korea adds COVID-19 fighter to stamp depicting heroes

A man in personal protective gear joins workers, farmers and intellectuals in state propaganda artwork

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 23, 2020
News

US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers

Treasury Department newly sanctions North Korean and Russian firms for exporting “forced labor” from the DPRK

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 20, 2020
Analysis

North Korea building ‘youth theaters’ for political rallies, ping-pong and music

Satellite imagery shows progress to theater construction projects, despite ongoing delays at major hospital and resort 

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 19, 2020
News

More clues surface about site thought to be secret North Korean nuclear facility

IAEA director says reported “Kangson” uranium enrichment plant near Pyongyang is “relevant” to DPRK nuke program

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 19, 2020
News

North Korea upgrades airport near empty resort, despite no flow of tourists

Satellite images show an expanded runway area at Wonsan’s Kalma Airport, which is located near a long-stalled resort 

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 17, 2020
COVID-19

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19, ‘anti-socialist’ crimes

Appearance marks first in 25 days for North Korean leader, as top leadership puts focus on criminal activity

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 15, 2020
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