April 30, 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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Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’

The North Korean leader's sister took aim at both South Korea and the US as they conduct computerized military drills

Kim Yo Jong slams US-South Korea military drills, warns of an ‘unseemly sleep’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 15, 2021
Sluggish progress on key construction despite rare visits by DPRK leader
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Sluggish progress on key construction despite rare visits by DPRK leader

Homes built after storm may have stalled work on Kim’s favored chicken farm 

Sluggish progress on key construction despite rare visits by DPRK leader
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2021
Drawing the fine line between art and propaganda in North Korea

Drawing the fine line between art and propaganda in North Korea

Artists express themselves through officially-sanctioned artwork despite strict rules, experts say

Drawing the fine line between art and propaganda in North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 12, 2021
North Korea pushes contactless payments, claims growth in online shopping

North Korea pushes contactless payments, claims growth in online shopping

State media touts E-payments via mobile apps and QR codes as way to prevent the spread of COVID-19

North Korea pushes contactless payments, claims growth in online shopping
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 11, 2021
North Koreans prepare for torch march, but no signs of military parade
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North Koreans prepare for torch march, but no signs of military parade

Satellite imagery suggests nighttime procession, but formations differ from preparations for weapons show

North Koreans prepare for torch march, but no signs of military parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 10, 2021
Daily videos show candid North Korean street life during pandemic

Daily videos show candid North Korean street life during pandemic

Chinese observer shares detailed footage of Hyesan city in the DPRK border area on social media

Daily videos show candid North Korean street life during pandemic
North Korean delegation taps China for help on key chemical projects
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North Korean delegation taps China for help on key chemical projects

A celebrated North Korean businessman met with government and company leaders in Tongchuan, China

North Korean delegation taps China for help on key chemical projects
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2021
Kim Jong Un urges officials to stop ‘bluffing’ and boost crop output

Kim Jong Un urges officials to stop ‘bluffing’ and boost crop output

North Korean leader reiterated fight against corruption, non-socialist acts at ongoing meeting of local-level officials 

Kim Jong Un urges officials to stop ‘bluffing’ and boost crop output
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 4, 2021
Kim Jong Un pushes for ‘full-scale’ economic development across North Korea

Kim Jong Un pushes for ‘full-scale’ economic development across North Korea

DPRK leader orders city and county leaders to improve the local economy and increase political discipline

Kim Jong Un pushes for ‘full-scale’ economic development across North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 3, 2021
North Korea adopts ‘import disinfection’ law to boost trade amid pandemic

North Korea adopts ‘import disinfection’ law to boost trade amid pandemic

New laws on social security and east coast land development also passed by Supreme People’s Assembly

North Korea adopts ‘import disinfection’ law to boost trade amid pandemic
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 3, 2021
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