May 07, 2024

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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.

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Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media

Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media

DPRK has yet to confirm policy change, which could lead to tourism reopening or just expansion of official exchanges

Foreigners can enter North Korea after 2-day quarantine: Chinese state media
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Colin Zwirko September 26, 2023
North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites
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North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites

Activity visible at Sohae spaceport suggests DPRK will carry out third spy satellite launch as planned in October

North Korean launchpad busy despite Putin’s vow to help launch DPRK satellites
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Colin Zwirko September 25, 2023
Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting

Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting

North Korean leader also holds banquet for over 150 participants of delegation for last week’s 9-day Russia trip

Kim Jong Un discusses next steps for Russia cooperation at politburo meeting
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Colin Zwirko September 22, 2023
Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia

Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia

State media report aligns with ongoing effort to show North Korean people longing for leader during journey abroad

Kim Jong Un returns to Pyongyang after 9-day trip to Russia
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Colin Zwirko September 20, 2023
North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau
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North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau

Jang Chang Ha joined Kim Jong Un’s Russia trip as head of General Missile Bureau, sign of possible technical cooperation

North Korea confirms long-time weapons official leading top missile bureau
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Colin Zwirko September 19, 2023
North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia

North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia

Kim Jong Un spent final day touring animal feed factory and local university before boarding train for Pyongyang

North Korea’s Kim heads home after weeklong military-focused tour of Russia
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Colin Zwirko September 18, 2023
North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says

Citizens also expected to wear more pieces of patriotic flair as state pushes displays of loyalty to authorities

North Koreans should display nuclear missile trinkets on desks, state media says
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Colin Zwirko September 15, 2023
North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour

North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour

Two sides pledged to improve ties to ‘new heights’ after summit at space launch facility, DPRK state media reports

North Korea says Putin accepted invite to Pyongyang as Kim continues Russia tour
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Colin Zwirko September 14, 2023
North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival
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North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival

Satellite imagery shows construction on runway, but expert says still unclear if Pukchang Airbase could host new drones

North Korea starts rebuilding major airbase in latest sign of air force revival
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Colin Zwirko September 13, 2023
Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms

Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms

State media says North Korean leader left Pyongyang via private train on Sunday after US warns against weapons deal

Military officials join Kim Jong Un for trip to Russia as Putin summit looms
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Colin Zwirko September 12, 2023
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