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July 17, 2024

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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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Why North Korea won’t hold its ‘mass games’ spectacle this year

Why North Korea won’t hold its ‘mass games’ spectacle this year

Massive propaganda show's first year off since 2017 may be due to political or economic trouble

Why North Korea won’t hold its ‘mass games’ spectacle this year
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Colin Zwirko November 13, 2021
Kim Jong Un not seen for a month, longest absence in 7 years

Kim Jong Un not seen for a month, longest absence in 7 years

More activity at North Korean leader’s beach house and lakeside residence near Pyongyang observed during current break

Kim Jong Un not seen for a month, longest absence in 7 years
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Colin Zwirko November 11, 2021
North Korea promotes amateur golf scene amid severe economic downturn

North Korea promotes amateur golf scene amid severe economic downturn

Golfing is out of reach for many North Koreans, but money and connections can get one on the course, expert says

North Korea promotes amateur golf scene amid severe economic downturn
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Colin Zwirko November 10, 2021
North Korean workers stuck in Qatar nearly 2 years after UN sanctions deadline

North Korean workers stuck in Qatar nearly 2 years after UN sanctions deadline

In new report, Doha also refers to sanctions breach from allowing DPRK footballer to play for domestic club

North Korean workers stuck in Qatar nearly 2 years after UN sanctions deadline
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Colin Zwirko November 9, 2021
German warship arrives in Japan to join DPRK sanctions mission for first time

German warship arrives in Japan to join DPRK sanctions mission for first time

Berlin hopes to counter North Korean nuclear ‘threat’ with frigate dispatch, as China and Russia seek to ease sanctions

German warship arrives in Japan to join DPRK sanctions mission for first time
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Colin Zwirko November 8, 2021
North Korea says skyscraper project almost done as past developments languish

North Korea says skyscraper project almost done as past developments languish

Pyongyang apartments for 10,000 residents ‘in final stage,’ state media reports, as year-end deadline nears

North Korea says skyscraper project almost done as past developments languish
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Colin Zwirko November 3, 2021
North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart
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North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart

Satellite imagery shows major construction at freight storage area that may be converted to disinfection facility

North Korea preparing rail crossing at Russian border for possible trade restart
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 2, 2021
North Korea strengthens financial control, tackles e-payments in new laws

North Korea strengthens financial control, tackles e-payments in new laws

Expert says Pyongyang seeks to raise revenue, as DPRK also passes laws on rail freight, pollution and farm animals

North Korea strengthens financial control, tackles e-payments in new laws
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko November 1, 2021
North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery
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North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery

Vehicles moving around trade zone near border as ROK spy agency claims China may resume rail trade with DPRK next month

North Korean import disinfection zone busy amid report it may open soon: imagery
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Colin Zwirko October 29, 2021
Photos: War and utopia at latest North Korean propaganda art exhibition

Photos: War and utopia at latest North Korean propaganda art exhibition

National Art Exhibition in Pyongyang this month celebrates 30 years of former leader Kim Jong Il's influence in the arts

Photos: War and utopia at latest North Korean propaganda art exhibition
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Colin Zwirko October 28, 2021
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