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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

‘Substantial’ new evidence delays case of only North Korean in US custody

North Korea cut ties with Malaysia over extradition of Mun Chol Myong to US in March

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 23, 2021
News

Photos: North Korean capital bustling with changes amid prolonged lockdown

New high-resolution satellite imagery reveals the changing shape of Pyongyang

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 23, 2021
News

China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep

New overlook hundreds of feet over border river opens amid North Korean paranoia about prying eyes, COVID threats

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 20, 2021
News

North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears

State media says farmers in the country facing ‘unparalleled hardship and difficulties’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2021
News

North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave 

Most North Koreans lack access to air conditioning as temperatures reach over 35 Celsius in some regions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 16, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces

Rich and famous lifestyles feature prominently in music videos as state pushes ideological purity campaign

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 14, 2021
Analysis

Kim family using newly-remodeled ‘amusement park’ boat on east coast: imagery

Secluded mansion sees first activity since 2019, suggesting North Korean leader may be in Wonsan again

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 13, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded

Band of the State Affairs Commission and other artists lauded for helping unify country amid ideological challenges

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 11, 2021
Analysis

‘Utopian’ North Korean mining town project underway after years of neglect

Typhoons wrecked ore-rich Komdok region in past decade, but now satellite imagery reveals major construction in progress

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 9, 2021
News

Top military official confirmed out as Kim Jong Un makes key holiday appearance

State media appears to confirm that Ri Pyong Chol was removed from the top Politburo Presidium group

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 7, 2021
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