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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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Kim Jong Un’s likely official portrait featured again at new event marking chairmanship

Kim Jong Un’s likely official portrait featured again at new event marking chairmanship

First-of-its-kind event may also signal nature of changes to State Affairs Commission made in April

Kim Jong Un’s likely official portrait featured again at new event marking chairmanship
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 28, 2019
North Korean vessels exploiting tracking system flaws to evade sanctions: report

North Korean vessels exploiting tracking system flaws to evade sanctions: report

Report details how one ship’s spoofing methods reveal gaps in sanctions enforcement efforts

North Korean vessels exploiting tracking system flaws to evade sanctions: report
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 26, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks

North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks

Trump last Friday renewed “national emergency” authorizing sanctions for one year

North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 26, 2019
Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research

Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research

Kim Chaek University of Technology latest to receive sci-tech development center

Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 25, 2019
North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 

North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 

Two sides also sign MOU in Pyongyang meeting agreeing to form consultatory political committee

North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2019
North Korea holding talks with Syrian, Russian officials in wake of Kim-Xi summit

North Korea holding talks with Syrian, Russian officials in wake of Kim-Xi summit

Delegation from Damascus in Pyongyang as foreign ministry officials depart for talks in Moscow

North Korea holding talks with Syrian, Russian officials in wake of Kim-Xi summit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2019
China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

Kim and Xi visited the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower before a farewell ceremony Friday afternoon

China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 21, 2019
Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Building exterior shown on KCTV confirms location of Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang

Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 21, 2019
North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

Mass propaganda event returns for first time since suspension, though content appears China-tailored

North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 20, 2019
Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim reportedly disappointed in lack of "active response from the concerned side" in nuclear talks

Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 20, 2019