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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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State media review: Pyongyang celebrates anti-flood efforts as heat wave arrives
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State media review: Pyongyang celebrates anti-flood efforts as heat wave arrives

An in-depth analysis of severe weather event coverage and a rise in anti-US propaganda

State media review: Pyongyang celebrates anti-flood efforts as heat wave arrives
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 8, 2022
Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life

Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life

Thousands gather from around country without masks or social distancing in show of confidence after COVID outbreak

Kim Jong Un demands ‘absolute obedience’ at 5-day meeting on party life
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 7, 2022
North Korean planes exit quarantine weeks after rare trip to China: Imagery
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North Korean planes exit quarantine weeks after rare trip to China: Imagery

Three Air Koryo Il-76s move to regular parking spot at Pyongyang airport after May flights to pick up COVID-19 supplies

North Korean planes exit quarantine weeks after rare trip to China: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 6, 2022
North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
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North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery

Parking lot full at top venue in recent days amid major party meeting plans, though military meeting also possible

North Korea holding large meeting in Pyongyang as state media silent: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 6, 2022
Foreign community in Pyongyang dwindles as more embassy staff exit

Foreign community in Pyongyang dwindles as more embassy staff exit

Workers and families from Russian and Mongolian embassies take train to Far East border in sign of lockdown easing

Foreign community in Pyongyang dwindles as more embassy staff exit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 5, 2022
North Korean studio secretly animated US-backed Russian film
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North Korean studio secretly animated US-backed Russian film

Expert says companies risk sanctions violations after US designated April 26 Animation Studio last year

North Korean studio secretly animated US-backed Russian film
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2022
North Koreans vow ‘revenge’ on US in revival of anti-American holiday

North Koreans vow ‘revenge’ on US in revival of anti-American holiday

State media celebrates ‘Day of Anti-US Struggle’ for first time in 5 years, signaling shift in policy toward Washington

North Koreans vow ‘revenge’ on US in revival of anti-American holiday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2022
North Korea adopts ‘major military action plan’ for units facing South Korea

North Korea adopts ‘major military action plan’ for units facing South Korea

Experts point to possibility of tactical nuke policy shift as Kim Jong Un wraps up three-day military meeting

North Korea adopts ‘major military action plan’ for units facing South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2022
‘Everything is just fine!’: North Korean vloggers launch new selfie propaganda

‘Everything is just fine!’: North Korean vloggers launch new selfie propaganda

State media deploys fake Twitter account to promote latest foreign outreach campaign on abundance amid pandemic

‘Everything is just fine!’: North Korean vloggers launch new selfie propaganda
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 23, 2022
North Korean military talks ‘front-line’ operations with ROK map on display

North Korean military talks ‘front-line’ operations with ROK map on display

Kim Jong Un leads high-level military meeting on ‘revising operational plans’ amid preparations for possible nuke test

North Korean military talks ‘front-line’ operations with ROK map on display
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 23, 2022
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