May 21, 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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Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
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Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns

North Korean leader may be taking COVID-19 precautions more seriously, or signaling a new tradition change

Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2021
‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media

‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media

Pyongyang citizen says whole country 'heartbroken' at sight of suddenly thinner DPRK leader

‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2021
North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture

North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture

‘June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism’ not mentioned in state media

North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 25, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s new favorite band lives life of luxury in new music videos

Kim Jong Un’s new favorite band lives life of luxury in new music videos

Shiny new studios and Steinway pianos feature in videos for songs praising Kim and North Korea’s ruling party

Kim Jong Un’s new favorite band lives life of luxury in new music videos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2021
Masked heroes in new North Korean propaganda posters amid ‘prolonged’ pandemic

Masked heroes in new North Korean propaganda posters amid ‘prolonged’ pandemic

Three new posters released in state media encourage compliance with decisions made at last week’s party plenum

Masked heroes in new North Korean propaganda posters amid ‘prolonged’ pandemic
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 23, 2021
North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy

North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy

Kim Yo Jong says Kim Jong Un's nod to "dialogue" last week was not a positive signal to U.S.

North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2021
Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress

Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress

North Korean leader sends lengthy instructions to women’s union congress held over the weekend

Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2021
North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

‘Public distribution system’ may be revived as new details on party plenum were revealed in state media

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2021
Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’

Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’

North Korean leader pushes ideology and politburo sees slight shakeup as June plenum wraps up

Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2021
North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 17, 2021
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