March 29, 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

North Korea to launch satellite between Nov. 22 and Dec. 1, Japan says

Launch likely to be third attempt to put military spy satellite in orbit after failures in May and August

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 21, 2023
Analysis

No signs North Korea testing advanced drones months after propaganda reveal

Evidence yet to emerge DPRK is producing or deploying UAVs, a sign the aircraft used in flyovers were prototypes

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 20, 2023
News

North Korea tests new motors for nuclear ballistic missiles: State media

Solid-fuel intermediate-range technology allows DPRK to fire nukes at shorter notice across Northeast Asia

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 15, 2023
Analysis

North Korea boasts of successful kids camp project despite 14-year delay

State media credits Kim Jong Un but ignores drawn out construction, likely due to chronic shortages and mismanagement

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 14, 2023
News

Pyongyang airport expands plane parking amid claims Air Koryo seeks new aircraft

Satellite imagery shows new parking apron at North Korea’s main airport, after country resumed international flights

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoNovember 3, 2023
News

New ship joins alleged North Korea-Russia weapons trade operation: Imagery

Vessel is largest of four that have been seen transfering containers at Rason Port near border with Russia

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 31, 2023
News

Declining Chinese border town eyes North Korean workers for economic revival

New industrial park in Kaishantun is far from population centers, suggesting plan to use DPRK workers for cheap labor

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 30, 2023
Analysis

State media review: North Korea promotes new smartphones at local trade shows

An in-depth analysis of cell phone industry revival, claims of good harvest, criticism of US weapons in Ukraine and more

Analysis

North Korean trains in alleged Russia arms deal pass through key weapons hub

Satellite images reveal route of trains carrying distinctive cargo to Rason, highlighting factories that may be involved

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 25, 2023
News

Major Russian container port tied to alleged North Korea weapons trade: Imagery

NK Pro analysis shows Angara ship visited Vostochny port between trips to DPRK, suggesting it’s a 2nd base for operation

Anton SokolinAnton Sokolin | Colin ZwirkoOctober 23, 2023
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