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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.

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What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”

What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”

A new online series, produced in-country, could represent a bold new style for Pyongyang's propaganda operations

What’s up Pyongyang? North Korea experiments with vlogging to fight “fake news”
After Kim Jong Un’s early May reappearance, luxury boat replaced at Wonsan villa
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After Kim Jong Un’s early May reappearance, luxury boat replaced at Wonsan villa

Moves could be sign of North Korean leader’s return to Wonsan as third large luxury barge enters repair docks

After Kim Jong Un’s early May reappearance, luxury boat replaced at Wonsan villa
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Colin Zwirko May 14, 2020
Pyongyang to send tourist electric carts to delayed Wonsan-Kalma resort

Pyongyang to send tourist electric carts to delayed Wonsan-Kalma resort

New vehicles reportedly domestically produced, following North Korean leader's recent appearances using Chinese models

Pyongyang to send tourist electric carts to delayed Wonsan-Kalma resort
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Colin Zwirko May 13, 2020
Imagery reveals scope of Samjiyon reconstruction project’s “third stage” 
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Imagery reveals scope of Samjiyon reconstruction project’s “third stage” 

Most villages in city limits near North Korea's symbolic Mt. Paektu seeing major demolition, reconstruction in 2020

Imagery reveals scope of Samjiyon reconstruction project’s “third stage” 
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Colin Zwirko May 8, 2020
Military parade preparations stepped up in central Pyongyang, training grounds
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Military parade preparations stepped up in central Pyongyang, training grounds

Renovations underway at both Kim Il Sung Square and replica parade training area, according to sources and imagery

Military parade preparations stepped up in central Pyongyang, training grounds
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Colin Zwirko May 7, 2020
North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause

North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause

Russian ambassador and top DPRK diplomat Ri Son Gwon meet in Pyongyang, discuss bilateral ties

North Korean foreign minister resumes diplomatic meetings after COVID-19 pause
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 5, 2020
Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
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Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort

Removal could be a sign that construction on key North Korean project is winding down ahead of delayed opening

Temporary worker structure removal begins at Wonsan-Kalma beach resort
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Colin Zwirko May 4, 2020
Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure

Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure

North Korean TV segment shows Kim riding a golf cart and with a new mark on his wrist

Kim Jong Un factory visit footage hints at possible recent medical procedure
Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
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Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings

Satellite imagery analysis reveals megaship with an Olympic-size pool was used at Kim’s Wonsan villa last summer

Kim Jong Un’s waterslide boat under repair in Wonsan ahead of annual outings
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 1, 2020
REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan
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REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan

Boat appearing at Kim's main Wonsan villa this month traveled to site of new luxury complex over last three summers

REVEALED: Kim Jong Un had new private villa built at prized spot near Wonsan
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Colin Zwirko April 30, 2020