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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

Masked heroes in new North Korean propaganda posters amid ‘prolonged’ pandemic

Three new posters released in state media encourage compliance with decisions made at last week’s party plenum

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 23, 2021
News

North Korean leader’s sister shoots down hope of talks with US envoy

Kim Yo Jong says Kim Jong Un's nod to "dialogue" last week was not a positive signal to U.S.

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 21, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un lectures women on raising children, how to dress

North Korean leader sends lengthy instructions to women’s union congress held over the weekend

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 21, 2021
News

North Korea admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

‘Public distribution system’ may be revived as new details on party plenum were revealed in state media

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 20, 2021
News

Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’

North Korean leader pushes ideology and politburo sees slight shakeup as June plenum wraps up

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 18, 2021
News

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 17, 2021
News

Poster of nuke attack on US still on display slips past North Korean censors

State media has sought to hide anti-U.S. propaganda since relations improved in 2018

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 17, 2021
News

North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 

On second day of party plenum, officials reportedly split into groups to find “scientific, realistic measures”

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 16, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin ZwirkoJune 15, 2021
Analysis

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 15, 2021
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