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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 revamps agriculture ministry after prioritizing food policies

North Korea revamps agriculture ministry after prioritizing food policies

Transformation of ministry into commission may allow more diverse approaches to chronic shortages, experts say

North Korea revamps agriculture ministry after prioritizing food policies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 26, 2022
North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test

North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test

Apparent test follows hypersonic and short-range ballistic missile launches earlier this month

North Korea fires two cruise missiles in latest weapons test
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 25, 2022
Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex
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Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex

High-res satellite images show trains unloading goods from China, revealing details about strict COVID-19 import scheme

Imports start to accumulate at North Korea’s massive new disinfection complex
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2022
China offers COVID supplies to citizens in North Korea, citing ‘difficulties’

China offers COVID supplies to citizens in North Korea, citing ‘difficulties’

China reveals who is leading embassy after former ambassador left the country and border controls keep new appointee out

China offers COVID supplies to citizens in North Korea, citing ‘difficulties’
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 21, 2022
North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video

North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video

Footage from Japanese outlet shows daily rail trade since Monday restart, though unclear how long activity will continue

North Korea received third cargo train shipment from China on Wednesday: Video
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 20, 2022
North Korea hints at ‘resuming’ long-range weapons tests after new US sanctions

North Korea hints at ‘resuming’ long-range weapons tests after new US sanctions

Kim Jong Un to reconsider concessions made to US in denuclearization talks, says state media

North Korea hints at ‘resuming’ long-range weapons tests after new US sanctions
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 20, 2022
Train from China enters North Korean disinfection zone for first time: Imagery
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Train from China enters North Korean disinfection zone for first time: Imagery

Train appears to have arrived after crossing from China on Monday, revealing details about new import operation

Train from China enters North Korean disinfection zone for first time: Imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 18, 2022
North Korea says it successfully launched ‘tactical guided missiles’ on Monday

North Korea says it successfully launched ‘tactical guided missiles’ on Monday

North Korea's fourth missile test this month was likely KN24 short-range ballistic missiles, says expert

North Korea says it successfully launched ‘tactical guided missiles’ on Monday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 18, 2022
North Korea fires two short-range missiles from Pyongyang area: JCS

North Korea fires two short-range missiles from Pyongyang area: JCS

Apparent ballistic missile launch is North Korea's fourth missile test of January

North Korea fires two short-range missiles from Pyongyang area: JCS
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 17, 2022
North Korea to allow imports via train from China in first since 2020: Sources

North Korea to allow imports via train from China in first since 2020: Sources

Train set to cross into North Korea on Monday as the country faces shortages from prolonged pandemic restrictions

North Korea to allow imports via train from China in first since 2020: Sources
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Chad O'Carroll | Colin Zwirko January 16, 2022
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