Colin Zwirko | NK News
July 17, 2024

About the author

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.

More articles by 'Colin Zwirko'

Venezuelan ambassador to North Korea dies from COVID-19: reports

Venezuelan ambassador to North Korea dies from COVID-19: reports

William Izarra was appointed to the role in May 2021 but had not yet traveled to North Korea

Venezuelan ambassador to North Korea dies from COVID-19: reports
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 5, 2021
North Korean central court asks China, Russia to help counter US ‘hostility’

North Korean central court asks China, Russia to help counter US ‘hostility’

At virtual international conference, Pyongyang court says economic development depends on regional cooperation

North Korean central court asks China, Russia to help counter US ‘hostility’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 1, 2021
North Korea says it tested new ‘anti aircraft missile’ on Thursday

North Korea says it tested new ‘anti aircraft missile’ on Thursday

Test reportedly came on same day that Pyongyang revealed olive branch to Seoul to restart talks

North Korea says it tested new ‘anti aircraft missile’ on Thursday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 30, 2021
Kim Jong Un suggests restoring inter-Korean hotlines in early October

Kim Jong Un suggests restoring inter-Korean hotlines in early October

DPRK leader’s sister Kim Yo Jong also promoted to member of top decision-making body in Pyongyang

Kim Jong Un suggests restoring inter-Korean hotlines in early October
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim | Won-Gi Jung September 29, 2021
Pyongyang’s newest skyscraper and giant housing construction projects, in photos

Pyongyang’s newest skyscraper and giant housing construction projects, in photos

Deadline for North Korea's 10,000 home project moved up, state media suggests, as capital continues to see changes

Pyongyang’s newest skyscraper and giant housing construction projects, in photos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 29, 2021
North Korea tested new ‘hypersonic missile’: state media

North Korea tested new ‘hypersonic missile’: state media

DPRK military hails successful test launch of new ‘Hwasong-8’ system

North Korea tested new ‘hypersonic missile’: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 28, 2021
North Korea demands US halt drills with South, remove ‘threat’ from region

North Korea demands US halt drills with South, remove ‘threat’ from region

At UN General Assembly, DPRK ambassador says ‘good prospect’ for relations if US drops its ‘hostile policy’

North Korea demands US halt drills with South, remove ‘threat’ from region
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2021
North Korea hints at celebrations for Kim Jong Un’s first decade in power

North Korea hints at celebrations for Kim Jong Un’s first decade in power

State media promoting ‘10 Years of Great Revolutionary Leadership’ in a range of new articles and programs

North Korea hints at celebrations for Kim Jong Un’s first decade in power
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2021
After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view
NK PRO

After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view

North Korean leader could be back at his east coast retreat, satellite imagery suggests

After military parade, Kim Jong Un takes another two-week break from public view
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 24, 2021
North Korean disinfection zone still not operating despite activity: imagery
NK PRO

North Korean disinfection zone still not operating despite activity: imagery

Reports previously suggested the zone would open in August to help kick-start trade with China

North Korean disinfection zone still not operating despite activity: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 23, 2021
1 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 146