March 29, 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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North Korea warns U.S. not to interfere in growing spat with South

North Korea warns U.S. not to interfere in growing spat with South

DPRK foreign ministry official says U.S. could face “horrible” consequences should it meddle in inter-Korean relations

North Korea warns U.S. not to interfere in growing spat with South
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 10, 2020
UN grants sanctions exemptions for shipments of medical supplies to North Korea
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UN grants sanctions exemptions for shipments of medical supplies to North Korea

WHO to push forward blood bag factory project, while Eugene Bell Foundation continues anti-TB work

UN grants sanctions exemptions for shipments of medical supplies to North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 9, 2020
North Korean app offers real estate listings for businesses: state media

North Korean app offers real estate listings for businesses: state media

“Treasure Island 1.0” for phones and tablets may signal modernized B2B practices within state-controlled system

North Korean app offers real estate listings for businesses: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 8, 2020
North Korea condemns U.S. “suppression” of recent protests, criticism of China

North Korea condemns U.S. “suppression” of recent protests, criticism of China

Rare statement by DPRK ruling party accuses Secretary of State Mike Pompeo of "slandering" Pyongyang's long-time ally

North Korea condemns U.S. “suppression” of recent protests, criticism of China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2020
New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang
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New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang

Satellite imagery suggests North Korea could be planning a major display of heavy weaponry in October

New road, bridge upgrades point to military parade preparations in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2020
Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
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Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery

New work may be part of joint initiative with Chinese companies, comes despite sanctions and COVID-19 restrictions

Construction resumes on China-North Korea island EDZ: satellite imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2020
North Korean TV airs new segment promoting national space program

North Korean TV airs new segment promoting national space program

State media lauds DPRK's efforts to become a "space power," hints at continued extra-terrestrial ambitions

North Korean TV airs new segment promoting national space program
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 29, 2020
Scrapping of five-year economic plan signaled in latest North Korean TV blurring

Scrapping of five-year economic plan signaled in latest North Korean TV blurring

Key slogan of “five-year economic development strategy” also erased on state TV and phased out of print media

Scrapping of five-year economic plan signaled in latest North Korean TV blurring
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2020
Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation

Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation

Almost 100 DPRK doctors remain in country, Maputo says in first UN sanctions report, though all agreements suspended

Mozambique denies North Korea sanctions violations, defends medical cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 26, 2020
“Sense of continuity”: North Korea restores old TV series to feature Kim Jong Un

“Sense of continuity”: North Korea restores old TV series to feature Kim Jong Un

New films similar to those on his father aired at start of Kim’s rule, but began this month to be tacked onto old series

“Sense of continuity”: North Korea restores old TV series to feature Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 26, 2020
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