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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 guided “long-range strike” drill on Thursday: KCNA

Kim Jong Un guided “long-range strike” drill on Thursday: KCNA

Missiles appear to be the same as those tested over the weekend

Kim Jong Un guided “long-range strike” drill on Thursday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 9, 2019
Trump suggests South Korea should assume full cost of joint defense with the U.S.

Trump suggests South Korea should assume full cost of joint defense with the U.S.

Officials directed to “ask for the rest” of the money, President tells rally Wednesday

Trump suggests South Korea should assume full cost of joint defense with the U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 9, 2019
Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says

Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says

DPAA reports Pyongyang ceased communications on the issue following failed Hanoi summit

Joint U.S.-North Korea remains recovery will not go ahead this year, DoD says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 8, 2019
North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says

North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says

Former vice foreign minister Kim Hyong Jun has served in Moscow since 2014

North Korean ambassador to Moscow leaving post soon, Russian MFA says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 7, 2019
South Korea “mobilizing all” diplomatic resources to help defectors held in China

South Korea “mobilizing all” diplomatic resources to help defectors held in China

Seoul working to prevent involuntarily repatriation of seven detained escapees: foreign minister

South Korea “mobilizing all” diplomatic resources to help defectors held in China
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 3, 2019
No remaining suspects in custody for Kim Jong Nam murder as Doan Thi Huong set free

No remaining suspects in custody for Kim Jong Nam murder as Doan Thi Huong set free

Vietnamese citizen pleaded guilty to reduced charges in April, is set to return home Friday

No remaining suspects in custody for Kim Jong Nam murder as Doan Thi Huong set free
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 2, 2019
Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang

Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang

New, modern look set to be model for more station renovations, says Koryo Tours

Fully-remodeled Kaeson metro station reopens to public in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 2, 2019
Large-scale greenhouse farm project takes shape in Kyongsong, imagery shows
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Large-scale greenhouse farm project takes shape in Kyongsong, imagery shows

DPRK leader may have inspected area recently before or after departing town for Russia

Large-scale greenhouse farm project takes shape in Kyongsong, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 30, 2019
North Korean foreign ministry delegation en route to Syria, Iran: KCNA

North Korean foreign ministry delegation en route to Syria, Iran: KCNA

Azerbaijan and Mongolia also on itinerary for vice FM Pak Myong Guk as part of NAM states tour

North Korean foreign ministry delegation en route to Syria, Iran: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 29, 2019
Kim Jong Un departs for home after ceremony and lunch in Vladivostok

Kim Jong Un departs for home after ceremony and lunch in Vladivostok

On the day after his first summit with Vladimir Putin, Kim appears to have skipped economic visits

Kim Jong Un departs for home after ceremony and lunch in Vladivostok
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 26, 2019