September 24, 2023

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 went ‘too far’ by burning Yoon Suk-yeol in effigy, Seoul says

Anti-South propaganda campaign in full gear as DPRK state media seeks to amplify hatred for ‘puppet traitor’ president

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMay 5, 2023
Analysis

State media review: North Korea marks May Day with Kim praise and cow prizes

An in-depth analysis of workers’ holiday celebrations, new animation episodes and mid-tier housing project coverage

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMay 4, 2023
News

North Korea stirs anti-US frenzy with new posters, burns Biden and Yoon effigies

State media reports release of first anti-US and ROK propaganda posters in 5 years as Pyongyang denounces allies’ summit

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMay 4, 2023
Analysis

North Korea plans massive train factory as it struggles to produce new designs

120-acre facility in Pyongyang likely to become new manufacturing base for trains, trams and subway cars

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMay 2, 2023
News

North Korea reveals first electric car showroom on new skyscraper street

Kim Jong Un ordered mass production of vehicles years ago, but new EVs are likely to be rebranded Chinese imports

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 28, 2023
News

Signs of progress? Kim Jong Un approves designs at long-stalled hospital project

New signage OK’d for Pyongyang General, but facility remains unopened years after construction deadline

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 27, 2023
Analysis

Kim Jong Un upgrades megayachts again as state media stresses ‘shortages’

Satellite imagery shows annual repairs on two of North Korean leader’s vessels after remodeling of Wonsan shipyard

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 26, 2023
Analysis

North Korea’s display of new Chinese trucks points to production issues at home

Handover of imported vehicles comes 5 years after mass-production order and hints at strong sanctions-busting networks

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 25, 2023
News

North Korea says it tested ‘Hwasong-18’ solid-fuel ICBM for first time

‘Successful’ test should cause enemies to ‘suffer from fear and anxiety,’ Kim Jong Un says

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 14, 2023
News

North Korean long-range missile launch triggers evacuation order in Japan

Authorities warn Hokkaido residents to seek shelter, stating missile expected to fall near island, but later lift notice

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 13, 2023
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