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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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Russian Far East minister in Pyongyang to discuss joint economic projects

Russian Far East minister in Pyongyang to discuss joint economic projects

Banquet held Thursday with key economic officials in attendance

Russian Far East minister in Pyongyang to discuss joint economic projects
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 6, 2019
Chinese, North Korean central prosecutors’ offices sign agreement in Beijing

Chinese, North Korean central prosecutors’ offices sign agreement in Beijing

PRC side promotes judicial reform as two sides agree to boost cooperation

Chinese, North Korean central prosecutors’ offices sign agreement in Beijing
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2019
Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold

Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold

Postponement of "People’s Country" event could last from several days to weeks, tour company says

Following complaints from leader, North Korea puts mass games event on hold
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2019
No major change in second night of mass games despite Kim Jong Un criticism

No major change in second night of mass games despite Kim Jong Un criticism

North Korean leader scolded creators Monday for irresponsibility, “wrong spirit"

No major change in second night of mass games despite Kim Jong Un criticism
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 4, 2019
DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. should make positive move “before it is too late”

DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. should make positive move “before it is too late”

Statement laments lack of progress almost a year since Singapore, says ball is in U.S. court

DPRK foreign ministry says U.S. should make positive move “before it is too late”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 4, 2019
North Korean leader attends mass games opening featuring Kim Jong Un portrait

North Korean leader attends mass games opening featuring Kim Jong Un portrait

Kim Yo Jong also viewed new "People's Country" propaganda event alongside DPRK leader, sources say

North Korean leader attends mass games opening featuring Kim Jong Un portrait
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 3, 2019
Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection

Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection

DPRK leader stresses Jagang province capital’s environmental, infrastructural shortfalls

Kim Jong Un calls for renewal of provincial towns in Kanggye inspection
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2019
Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA

Statement also says Washington maintains "evil ambition to conquer the DPRK by force"

Pre-Hanoi summit U.S. subcritical nuclear test a sign of bad faith: DPRK MFA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 30, 2019
U.S., North Korea should continue talks on remains recovery: Amb. Harris

U.S., North Korea should continue talks on remains recovery: Amb. Harris

Harris says returning remains as soon as they are found “right thing to do”

U.S., North Korea should continue talks on remains recovery: Amb. Harris
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 29, 2019
Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery
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Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery

Additions include new large buildings and upgrades to ruling party headquarters

Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2019