Colin Zwirko | NK News
NK News Logo
November 24, 2024

About the author

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 Twitter.

More articles by 'Colin Zwirko'

Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
NK PRO

Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign

Construction comes as Kim Jong Un shifts propaganda priority to living standards over tourist resorts

Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 2, 2020
North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare

North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare

National meeting not held for Kim's rise to "Chairman," likely due to wider changes initiated before the COVID-19 crisis

North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 30, 2020
North Korea may have planned to acquire two Russian planes, despite sanctions

North Korea may have planned to acquire two Russian planes, despite sanctions

Aircraft in partial Air Koryo livery linked to Russian firm with history dealing to North Korea and small Kyrgyz airline

North Korea may have planned to acquire two Russian planes, despite sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 30, 2020
New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.

New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.

North Korea's Han Song U was confirmed as the new ambassador to Iran in his first public appearance in the country

New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2020
Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
NK PRO

Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source

Reinforced pavement being laid above Okryu Bridge supports on westbound lane, following work on other side last month

Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 18, 2020
“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare

“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare

Kim Yo Jong says South "subservient" to U.S., while Jang Kum Chol closes door on all contacts

“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020
North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

Research brief says Kim Il Sung University using American software STK to run satellite simulations

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020
North Korean media unveils new renovations at two Pyongyang subway stations

North Korean media unveils new renovations at two Pyongyang subway stations

Renewal of interchange between DPRK capital's only two subway lines follows work on two other stations last year

North Korean media unveils new renovations at two Pyongyang subway stations
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 15, 2020
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
NK PRO

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
1 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 154