March 28, 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 Jong Un condemns ‘unscientific’ economic policies at Politburo meeting

Kim Jong Un condemns ‘unscientific’ economic policies at Politburo meeting

Preparations for the upcoming Eighth Party Congress were also reportedly discussed by North Korea's top officials Sunday

Kim Jong Un condemns ‘unscientific’ economic policies at Politburo meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 29, 2020
As the world braces for a COVID-19 winter, North Korea gears up its ski resorts

As the world braces for a COVID-19 winter, North Korea gears up its ski resorts

Satellite imagery shows resorts and even a military ski base being covered with artificial snow

As the world braces for a COVID-19 winter, North Korea gears up its ski resorts
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 27, 2020
New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade
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New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade

Presence of fifth Hwasong-15 ICBM important for accounting inventory, expert says

New photo reveals extra ‘standby’ ICBM at North Korea’s military parade
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Colin Zwirko November 26, 2020
Putin hopes to expand on deals with Kim Jong Un, urges return to nuclear talks

Putin hopes to expand on deals with Kim Jong Un, urges return to nuclear talks

Russian leader lauded bilateral ties at ceremony marking new North Korean ambassador’s role in Moscow

Putin hopes to expand on deals with Kim Jong Un, urges return to nuclear talks
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Colin Zwirko November 25, 2020
Two weeks on, North Korea still hasn’t said a word about Biden or the elections

Two weeks on, North Korea still hasn’t said a word about Biden or the elections

Experts can only guess why the DPRK is silent, but history shows that Pyongyang handled past elections very differently

Two weeks on, North Korea still hasn’t said a word about Biden or the elections
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Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim November 24, 2020
Photos: New North Korean weapons book chronicles the country’s nuke development

Photos: New North Korean weapons book chronicles the country’s nuke development

The state-produced book can serve as a cheat sheet for weapons test milestones under Kim Jong Un

Photos: New North Korean weapons book chronicles the country’s nuke development
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Colin Zwirko November 24, 2020
A sign of the times: North Korea adds COVID-19 fighter to stamp depicting heroes

A sign of the times: North Korea adds COVID-19 fighter to stamp depicting heroes

A man in personal protective gear joins workers, farmers and intellectuals in state propaganda artwork

A sign of the times: North Korea adds COVID-19 fighter to stamp depicting heroes
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Colin Zwirko November 23, 2020
US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers

US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers

Treasury Department newly sanctions North Korean and Russian firms for exporting “forced labor” from the DPRK

US raises pressure on countries illegally hosting North Korean workers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 20, 2020
North Korea building ‘youth theaters’ for political rallies, ping-pong and music
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North Korea building ‘youth theaters’ for political rallies, ping-pong and music

Satellite imagery shows progress to theater construction projects, despite ongoing delays at major hospital and resort 

North Korea building ‘youth theaters’ for political rallies, ping-pong and music
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 19, 2020
More clues surface about site thought to be secret North Korean nuclear facility

More clues surface about site thought to be secret North Korean nuclear facility

IAEA director says reported “Kangson” uranium enrichment plant near Pyongyang is “relevant” to DPRK nuke program

More clues surface about site thought to be secret North Korean nuclear facility
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Colin Zwirko November 19, 2020
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