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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.

Analysis

Top North Korean official riding around in possibly sanctioned Mitsubishi SUV

State media has shown Jo Yong Won exiting newer model white Pajero on several occasions in recent weeks

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 7, 2022
News

North Korea resumes upgrades at Russian border ahead of possible trade restart

Satellite imagery also shows imports nearing end of reported 3-month quarantine at facility near Chinese border

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 6, 2022
News

Pyongyang citizens busy preparing for upcoming military parade, holiday: Imagery

Satellite imagery also reveals fresh preparations to open elite housing project ahead of April 15 celebrations

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 30, 2022
Analysis

Who’s Kim Jong Un trying to fool with ICBM deception?

There are several reasons why DPRK may have manipulated photos and video of latest test, including to cover earlier fail

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 29, 2022
News

Kim Jong Un says ‘repaying’ party with loyalty more important than happiness

North Korean leader tells conference of propaganda workers to ‘smash’ insincere belief in party’s socialist ideology

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 29, 2022
News

North Korea celebrates missile workers after ICBM test deception

Kim Jong Un attends banquet for officials and scientists after ‘successful’ Hwasong-17 launch that may not have happened

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 28, 2022
Analysis

Imagery casts doubt over North Korea’s Hwasong-17 ICBM claims

NK Pro analysis finds state TV aired footage of Hwasong-17 test likely shot on March 16 or before, not March 24

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 25, 2022
News

North Korea test-launched new ‘Hwasong-17’ ICBM for first time, state media says

Longest-range nuclear weapon test since 2017 intended to 'contain' U.S. military threats, Pyongyang says

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 25, 2022
Analysis

North Korean spaceport mostly quiet after Kim orders major upgrades: Imagery

NK Pro outlines what to expect ahead of future rocket launch, amid no signs of overhaul work at Sohae launching ground

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 23, 2022
Analysis

North Korea’s deserted beach resort megaproject unlikely to open soon: Imagery

Wonsan-Kalma has languished for years and appears low on the DPRK's priority list ahead of April holiday celebrations

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 21, 2022
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