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Colin Zwirko

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 Bluesky / Twitter.

News

Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan

Chon Ma San began broadcasting location in October, showing at least four trips and lengthy loitering in Korea Strait

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 10, 2020
News

Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work

Eugene Bell Foundation likely to utilize new Global Fund grant for TB work, while WHO to ship telemedicine equipment

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 7, 2020
News

North Korea appoints vice foreign minister as new ambassador to Russia

Previous ambassador left Moscow last summer, as Sin Hong Chol enters role with long history of experience with Russia

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 6, 2020
News

North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year

Coverage of Sinchon Museum showcasing alleged American atrocities continues without explicit U.S. mention

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 5, 2020
COVID-19

N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread

Diplomats and NGO workers not allowed to visit shops and hotels in Pyongyang through at least February 15, MFA says

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 4, 2020
Border Controls

Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns

DPRK flag carrier Air Koryo also updates schedule to reflect flight cancellations

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 3, 2020
Border Controls

Multiple flights between North Korea and China canceled amid coronavirus scare

Route to Vladivostok not affected, however, according to the Russian embassy in Pyongyang

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 24, 2020
News

North Korea may be preparing to hold military parade, satellite imagery suggests

Soldier formations appear at Mirim Parade Training Facility in Pyongyang ahead of notable February anniversaries

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 23, 2020
News

North Korean 2020 propaganda posters highlight plenum slogans, sci-tech targets

Satellite launcher reappears in science-themed poster, though none reference unification or anti-U.S. stance 

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 22, 2020
COVID-19

North Korea working with WHO to prevent potential coronavirus outbreak: official

DPRK health ministry on Tuesday issued alert over virus symptoms, spread in China and Asian region

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJanuary 22, 2020