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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 Twitter.

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North Korea likely preparing massive Pyongyang concert for Youth Day: Imagery
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North Korea likely preparing massive Pyongyang concert for Youth Day: Imagery

State media’s emphasis on leisure after lifting COVID restrictions suggests events may focus more on fun than sacrifice

North Korea likely preparing massive Pyongyang concert for Youth Day: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 25, 2022
North Korea orders lockdown over 4 fever cases in China border province

North Korea orders lockdown over 4 fever cases in China border province

State media reports first possible COVID-19 cases since claiming virus eradicated, but scale of lockdown unknown

North Korea orders lockdown over 4 fever cases in China border province
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 25, 2022
Kim Jong Un accelerates upgrades at luxury lake resort and party office HQ
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Kim Jong Un accelerates upgrades at luxury lake resort and party office HQ

Satellite imagery suggests DPRK has found new resources to pour into leader’s projects despite economic ‘hardships’

Kim Jong Un accelerates upgrades at luxury lake resort and party office HQ
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Colin Zwirko August 24, 2022
Rising North Korean firm takes over special economic zone at border: State media
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Rising North Korean firm takes over special economic zone at border: State media

Pyongyang may push forward Sinuiju SEZ once land trade resumes with China, though no signs of progress are visible yet

Rising North Korean firm takes over special economic zone at border: State media
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Colin Zwirko August 22, 2022
North Korea dismantling another Hyundai Asan resort at Mt. Kumgang: Imagery
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North Korea dismantling another Hyundai Asan resort at Mt. Kumgang: Imagery

Kumgang Pension Town latest target of efforts to remove South Korea’s properties at former inter-Korean tourism zone

North Korea dismantling another Hyundai Asan resort at Mt. Kumgang: Imagery
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Colin Zwirko August 21, 2022
‘We hate Yoon’: Kim Yo Jong slams Seoul’s plan to denuclearize North Korea

‘We hate Yoon’: Kim Yo Jong slams Seoul’s plan to denuclearize North Korea

DPRK leader’s sister rejects all future offers and says South Korea ‘scared’ of the missile tested Wednesday

‘We hate Yoon’: Kim Yo Jong slams Seoul’s plan to denuclearize North Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 19, 2022
North Korea eyes China border trade resumption as quarantine center cleared
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North Korea eyes China border trade resumption as quarantine center cleared

Imagery shows movement at freight intake platforms after Kim Jong Un ordered ‘reexamination’ of COVID border policies

North Korea eyes China border trade resumption as quarantine center cleared
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 16, 2022
China resumes North Korea border tourism despite COVID restrictions on DPRK side

China resumes North Korea border tourism despite COVID restrictions on DPRK side

Reopened attractions could pose test to Pyongyang, which fears new variants could spread across the border

China resumes North Korea border tourism despite COVID restrictions on DPRK side
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 15, 2022
North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus

North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus

DPRK leader proclaims victory at event in Pyongyang, as his sister threatens South Korea for allegedly spreading virus

North Korea declares COVID-19 ‘eradicated,’ implies Kim Jong Un caught virus
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Colin Zwirko August 11, 2022
Kim Jong Un megayacht spotted at secluded beach while leader out of public view
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Kim Jong Un megayacht spotted at secluded beach while leader out of public view

Satellite imagery captures vessel near new mansions on east coast in sign that Kim is vacationing

Kim Jong Un megayacht spotted at secluded beach while leader out of public view
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Colin Zwirko August 10, 2022
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