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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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North Korean secret police hold five-day meeting on internal security challenges

North Korean secret police hold five-day meeting on internal security challenges

In brief report, state media says security organs tackled ongoing problem of ‘anti-socialist’ acts across country

North Korean secret police hold five-day meeting on internal security challenges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 25, 2022
North Korean TV removes clip of girl speculated to be other Kim daughter

North Korean TV removes clip of girl speculated to be other Kim daughter

State media made rare edit of propaganda music video attached to report on Kim and confirmed daughter at ICBM launch

North Korean TV removes clip of girl speculated to be other Kim daughter
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 24, 2022
Kim Yo Jong calls on South Koreans to turn against ‘idiot’ Yoon ‘regime’

Kim Yo Jong calls on South Koreans to turn against ‘idiot’ Yoon ‘regime’

Seoul should stop following Washington, DPRK leader's sister says in latest statement brushing off sanctions threat

Kim Yo Jong calls on South Koreans to turn against ‘idiot’ Yoon ‘regime’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 24, 2022
Kim Jong Un uses custom Chinese bus to track missile launches, photos show

Kim Jong Un uses custom Chinese bus to track missile launches, photos show

North Korean leader typically seen in luxury European and Japanese rides, though Chinese cars ubiquitous across country

Kim Jong Un uses custom Chinese bus to track missile launches, photos show
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 23, 2022
Nukes protect kids, North Korea says after introducing Kim Jong Un’s daughter

Nukes protect kids, North Korea says after introducing Kim Jong Un’s daughter

Report suggests DPRK leader publicly introduced daughter to emphasize justification for WMD development

Nukes protect kids, North Korea says after introducing Kim Jong Un’s daughter
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 21, 2022
Kim Jong Un’s latest absence reaches 31 days as Pyongyang prepares for big event

Kim Jong Un’s latest absence reaches 31 days as Pyongyang prepares for big event

North Korean leader’s 3rd-longest disappearance has coincided with flurry of missile launches, including of ICBMs

Kim Jong Un’s latest absence reaches 31 days as Pyongyang prepares for big event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 18, 2022
Hand-sculpted towers rise up around North Korea’s ‘hotel of doom’ — in photos

Hand-sculpted towers rise up around North Korea’s ‘hotel of doom’ — in photos

Rare ground-level images reveal makeshift construction techniques still used on elite projects in central Pyongyang

Hand-sculpted towers rise up around North Korea’s ‘hotel of doom’ — in photos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 16, 2022
Imagery reveals North Korea’s deceptions about ‘world’s largest’ greenhouse farm
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Imagery reveals North Korea’s deceptions about ‘world’s largest’ greenhouse farm

Construction ongoing at Ryonpho despite state media claims to contrary, a month after Kim Jong Un attended grand opening

Imagery reveals North Korea’s deceptions about ‘world’s largest’ greenhouse farm
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 14, 2022
Minions, knockoff Chanel, virtual mirror: North Korea holds women’s fashion expo

Minions, knockoff Chanel, virtual mirror: North Korea holds women’s fashion expo

Clothing choices have grown along with foreign media influence, but event shows options still dictated from above

Minions, knockoff Chanel, virtual mirror: North Korea holds women’s fashion expo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 9, 2022
North Korea reveals imposing new prosecutors HQ amid anti-corruption campaign
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North Korea reveals imposing new prosecutors HQ amid anti-corruption campaign

Expert says elaborate new campus part of Kim Jong Un’s efforts to enhance rule by law for enforcing party policy

North Korea reveals imposing new prosecutors HQ amid anti-corruption campaign
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 8, 2022
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