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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 Twitter.

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Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
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Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA

Foundational excavation completed by April 5, state media says, while imagery shows rapid progress

Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 8, 2020
North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events
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North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events

Demolition of possible private medical clinic and new construction follows last year’s renovations at WPK compound

North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events
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Colin Zwirko April 8, 2020
Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus

New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus
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Colin Zwirko April 8, 2020
In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines

In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines

DPRK TV bulletin also tells citizens to frequently change out masks and boost immunity with folk remedies

In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines
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Colin Zwirko April 7, 2020
Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
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Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects

Exemption is third for Concern Worldwide since early 2019

Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects
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Colin Zwirko April 3, 2020
Coronavirus-related restrictions lifted on foreigners in Pyongyang: embassy

Coronavirus-related restrictions lifted on foreigners in Pyongyang: embassy

Foreigners in North Korean capital now allowed to visit various shops, but must follow on-site precautions

Coronavirus-related restrictions lifted on foreigners in Pyongyang: embassy
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Colin Zwirko April 2, 2020
North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane

Two sides promise closer ties as DPRK business in Laos appears open, despite sanctions

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 1, 2020
North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks

North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks

New MFA director for dialogue with U.S. says Secretary of State revealed "scheme" to buy time through Kim-Trump talks

North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 30, 2020
North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials

North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials

Kim Jong Un absent from coverage as Academy of Defense Science appeals to fulfill "major weapon production plans"

North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials
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Colin Zwirko March 29, 2020
Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May

Only foreign carrier to operate flights to Pyongyang halted service in late January due to COVID-19

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May
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Colin Zwirko March 27, 2020