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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 Korea dismantles COVID quarantine area at Pyongyang airport, imagery shows
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North Korea dismantles COVID quarantine area at Pyongyang airport, imagery shows

Quarantine zone appeared in May before Air Koryo planes flew to Shenyang to reportedly collect COVID-19 supplies

North Korea dismantles COVID quarantine area at Pyongyang airport, imagery shows
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Colin Zwirko July 18, 2022
North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery
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North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery

Major construction on ski slope and at Samjiyon Airport suggests country preparing for foreign or domestic tourists

North Korea building new ski resort in ‘holy land’ near Chinese border: Imagery
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Colin Zwirko July 15, 2022
North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery
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North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery

Activity ramps up at Sohae satellite launch complex after Kim Jong Un ordered large-scale upgrades in March

North Korean spaceport likely undergoing major construction: Imagery
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Colin Zwirko July 13, 2022
Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows
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Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows

The lack of a stone monument at the launch site is one major departure from post-ICBM launch procedures in 2017

Kim Jong Un isn’t proud of his fake ICBM milestone, and it shows
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Colin Zwirko July 11, 2022
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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