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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

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang underway: photos

Sources and imagery from the ground suggest project may host water sports facilities

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 30, 2018
News

Japan cites continued N. Korean “threat” in new missile defense system details

Defense minister Itsunori Onodera says situation "has not changed"

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 30, 2018
News

Construction on new sail-shaped tower in central Pyongyang speeds up: photos

Sources and imagery from the ground suggest building may host water sports facilities

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 30, 2018
Analysis

The rocky history of recovering POW/MIA remains from North Korea

Efforts to repatriate some 5300 fallen servicemen from the DPRK have been marred by false starts

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 27, 2018
News

North Korea returns 55 sets of MIA/POW remains to United Nations Command

General Vincent Brooks hails "successful mission" following handover at DPRK's Wonsan airport

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 27, 2018
News

N. Korea, U.S. to mark Armistice anniversary with GI remains transfer: official

Repatriation reportedly set to take place at DPRK's Kalma Airport on Friday morning

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 26, 2018
Analysis

Over a year-and-a-half on, no State Department envoy on N. Korean human rights

U.S. law means position may soon have to be filled, however

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 24, 2018
Analysis

Despite sanctions, multiple new construction projects emerging in Pyongyang

Photos and satellite imagery reveal several developments underway in DPRK capital

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 20, 2018
News

North Korea triples some ticket prices for September’s mass games event

VIP seats now cost 800 euros, sources indicate

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2018
News

North Korea to start moving remains of U.S. soldiers in coming weeks: official

Transfer appears closer, though logistical details still need to be agreed upon

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 17, 2018