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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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New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses

New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses

“Self-Development” portal adds to plethora of sites offering shopping, delivery, and online document services

New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2019
North Korean space agency reappears amid speculation over renewed activity 
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North Korean space agency reappears amid speculation over renewed activity 

Developments by National Aerospace Development Administration promoted in banner on new intranet portal

North Korean space agency reappears amid speculation over renewed activity 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 10, 2019
Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Joint working group on electric energy cooperation met in Pyongyang Friday with visit by Russian deputy energy minister

Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 9, 2019
DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

Joint Economic Committee holding three days of meetings, with signing ceremonies set for Wednesday

DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 9, 2019
Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort

Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort

Resort built starting last spring is an achievement made under “worst adversity” from enemies, top official says

Kim Jong Un oversees opening of Yangdok Hot Springs and ski resort
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 8, 2019
New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  

New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  

State-run hospitals to offer services such as breast tumor treatment, cataract surgery, dental implants: state media

New North Korean travel company to offer foreigners medical tourism packages  
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 5, 2019
North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media

North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media

Top DPRK economic official headed to Syria Thursday following deputy’s August visit

North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 5, 2019
North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

Orangchon Power Station's Phalhyang Dam set to help solve "tense electricity issue of the country," state media says

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east
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Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham December 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Construction of the town-sized Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm and Tree Nursery began in August 2018

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 4, 2019
North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon

North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon

Second stage completed, officials declare, with final stage deadline still set for October 2020

North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 2, 2019