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July 19, 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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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
Black swan meat now on the menu in North Korea as food supply problems persist

Black swan meat now on the menu in North Korea as food supply problems persist

Industrial breeding of ‘delicious’ black swan meat kicked into high gear at new farm facility, state media says

Black swan meat now on the menu in North Korea as food supply problems persist
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Colin Zwirko October 27, 2021
Kim Jong Un keeps up reclusive streak as boats cruise around east coast mansion

Kim Jong Un keeps up reclusive streak as boats cruise around east coast mansion

The North Korean leader is on his eighth break of two or more weeks from public view this year

Kim Jong Un keeps up reclusive streak as boats cruise around east coast mansion
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Colin Zwirko October 27, 2021
North Korea closes weapons expo after 10 days, says event generated ‘new ideas’

North Korea closes weapons expo after 10 days, says event generated ‘new ideas’

New nuclear missiles and other weapons were displayed for Kim Jong Un and other visitors at ‘Self-Defense-2021’

North Korea closes weapons expo after 10 days, says event generated ‘new ideas’
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Colin Zwirko October 25, 2021
Photos: North Korean harvest, new homes as seen from South’s new border lookout

Photos: North Korean harvest, new homes as seen from South’s new border lookout

Tourists in bustling South Korea can zoom in on the comparatively quiet life in villages across the border

Photos: North Korean harvest, new homes as seen from South’s new border lookout
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Colin Zwirko October 14, 2021
New missiles and Kim Jong Un idolatry dominate ‘Self-Defense-2021’ expo
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New missiles and Kim Jong Un idolatry dominate ‘Self-Defense-2021’ expo

New details on North Korean missile programs revealed as Kim shown in military uniform and shooting guns

New missiles and Kim Jong Un idolatry dominate ‘Self-Defense-2021’ expo
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Colin Zwirko October 12, 2021
Standing in front of nuclear missiles, Kim Jong Un says US causing ‘tension’

Standing in front of nuclear missiles, Kim Jong Un says US causing ‘tension’

In new type of weapon exhibition, Kim Jong Un stresses ‘defensive’ capabilities and criticizes South Korean arms buildup

Standing in front of nuclear missiles, Kim Jong Un says US causing ‘tension’
North Korea boasts of ‘full-scale’ work towards new space capabilities

North Korea boasts of ‘full-scale’ work towards new space capabilities

State media promotes aerospace tech developments after Kim Jong Un ordered new recon satellite in early 2021

North Korea boasts of ‘full-scale’ work towards new space capabilities
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Colin Zwirko October 11, 2021
Kim Jong Un worked on tourist resort designs during 2021 absences: KCTV

Kim Jong Un worked on tourist resort designs during 2021 absences: KCTV

Pyongyang expo shows off designs for trains, ships and space shuttle slide similar to one Kim family used

Kim Jong Un worked on tourist resort designs during 2021 absences: KCTV
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Colin Zwirko October 8, 2021
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