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February 11, 2025

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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.

News

Kim Jong Un calls out problems rebuilding flood-hit villages near weapons plants

Satellite imagery shows progress repairing broken bridges in Jagang as North Korean leader pushes back project deadline

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 22, 2024
News

South Koreans are ‘legit enemy’ and ‘not kin,’ Kim Jong Un tells troops

North Korean leader tells military not to hesitate to attack South in case of war in visit to frontline HQ

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 18, 2024
Analysis

Satellite imagery shows DPRK laid explosives at edge of MDL to destroy roads

Images show North Korea is still in process of digging up sections of road and railways to sever ties to South

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 17, 2024
Analysis

Deciphering the return of No Kwang Chol as North Korea’s minister of defense

No brings experience on weapons procurement as shakeup coincides with reported ROK drone interception failure

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 17, 2024
News

North Korea hints at constitutional change after blowing up border roads

State media suggests document changed to specify South Korea as ‘absolute enemy’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 17, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un weighs military options at security council meeting: State media

Leader’s sister also says DPRK found ‘proof’ that ROK behind drone incursion and that US ‘should be held accountable’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 15, 2024
News

North Korea puts army ‘on standby to open fire’ if ROK drones enter its airspace

Kim Yo Jong and defense ministry escalate rhetoric in three new statements warning South over alleged drone ‘intrusions’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 14, 2024
News

Kim Yo Jong threatens to ‘destroy’ Seoul if ROK drone found in North Korea again

North Korean leader’s sister says threat stands regardless of whether drones sent by government or activists

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 13, 2024
News

North Korea claims South Korean drone scattered leaflets over Pyongyang

DPRK foreign ministry alleges ROK drones intruded into airspace three times this month, threatening military retaliation

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha ParkOctober 11, 2024
News

Kim Jong Un rejects political reform, calls for crackdown on obedience problem

North Korean leader pens special letter demanding absolute loyalty and attends event with daughter, presumed successor

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 11, 2024
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