March 28, 2023

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Colin Zwirko

Colin Zwirko is a Senior Analytic Correspondent for NK News based in Seoul. Follow him on Twitter @ColinZwirko.

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Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems

Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems

State media short on details about solutions after North Korean officials hold four-day meeting on agricultural issues

Kim Jong Un calls for stronger party control to solve nation’s food problems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 2, 2023
Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
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Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront

Satellite imagery shows construction started late last year, as North Korean leader says canine dining ‘improves diets’

Kim Jong Un approves lavish new dog meat restaurant on Pyongyang riverfront
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2023
Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems

Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems

Leadership discusses need for ‘fundamental change’ in farming and state economic plans on second day of ongoing plenum

Kim Jong Un says ‘next few years’ crucial to solving North Korea’s food problems
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2023
North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues

North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues

Kim Jong Un convened major meeting Sunday likely to last several days, amid concerns about food insecurity in country

North Korea kicks off party plenum on ‘urgent’ food issues
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2023
North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test

North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test

State media reports launch of four ‘Hwasal-2 strategic cruise missiles’ Thursday; no prior detection warning from Seoul

North Korea says it conducted ‘nuclear counterattack’ cruise missile test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 24, 2023
More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows

Mask accessories could be indicator of COVID vaccination or other health status, though their purpose remains unclear

More North Koreans sticking mysterious objects on face masks, state media shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 23, 2023
Large construction camp pops up near Pyongyang’s foreign leader guesthouses
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Large construction camp pops up near Pyongyang’s foreign leader guesthouses

Workers made camp in same exclusive area to build luxurious palace for Chinese leader Xi Jinping ahead of state visit

Large construction camp pops up near Pyongyang’s foreign leader guesthouses
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 21, 2023
North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea

North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea

Kim Yo Jong threatens ‘overwhelming response’ to hostility after test of new missile unit’s readiness

North Korea says it fired Hwasong-15 ICBM in warning to US, South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 19, 2023
North Korea fires long-range missile into waters off Japanese coast: Tokyo

North Korea fires long-range missile into waters off Japanese coast: Tokyo

ROK and Japanese militaries identify projectile as intercontinental ballistic missile launched on lofted trajectory

North Korea fires long-range missile into waters off Japanese coast: Tokyo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 18, 2023
Kim Jong Un takes daughter to soccer match celebrating her grandfather

Kim Jong Un takes daughter to soccer match celebrating her grandfather

Military vs. Cabinet contest for Kim Jong Il’s birthday marks girl’s first appearance not overtly tied to nukes

Kim Jong Un takes daughter to soccer match celebrating her grandfather
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 18, 2023