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July 18, 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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Photos: North Korean capital bustling with changes amid prolonged lockdown

Photos: North Korean capital bustling with changes amid prolonged lockdown

New high-resolution satellite imagery reveals the changing shape of Pyongyang

Photos: North Korean capital bustling with changes amid prolonged lockdown
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 23, 2021
China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep

China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep

New overlook hundreds of feet over border river opens amid North Korean paranoia about prying eyes, COVID threats

China’s glass-floor tourism craze arrives at North Korea’s doorstep
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 20, 2021
North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears

North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears

State media says farmers in the country facing ‘unparalleled hardship and difficulties’

North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears
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Colin Zwirko July 19, 2021
North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave 

North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave 

Most North Koreans lack access to air conditioning as temperatures reach over 35 Celsius in some regions

North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave 
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Colin Zwirko July 16, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces

Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces

Rich and famous lifestyles feature prominently in music videos as state pushes ideological purity campaign

Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 14, 2021
Kim family using newly-remodeled ‘amusement park’ boat on east coast: imagery
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Kim family using newly-remodeled ‘amusement park’ boat on east coast: imagery

Secluded mansion sees first activity since 2019, suggesting North Korean leader may be in Wonsan again

Kim family using newly-remodeled ‘amusement park’ boat on east coast: imagery
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Colin Zwirko July 13, 2021
Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded

Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded

Band of the State Affairs Commission and other artists lauded for helping unify country amid ideological challenges

Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 11, 2021
‘Utopian’ North Korean mining town project underway after years of neglect
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‘Utopian’ North Korean mining town project underway after years of neglect

Typhoons wrecked ore-rich Komdok region in past decade, but now satellite imagery reveals major construction in progress

‘Utopian’ North Korean mining town project underway after years of neglect
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 9, 2021
Top military official confirmed out as Kim Jong Un makes key holiday appearance

Top military official confirmed out as Kim Jong Un makes key holiday appearance

State media appears to confirm that Ri Pyong Chol was removed from the top Politburo Presidium group

Top military official confirmed out as Kim Jong Un makes key holiday appearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 7, 2021
North Korean TV resumes Kim Jong Un propaganda film series after two-year hiatus

North Korean TV resumes Kim Jong Un propaganda film series after two-year hiatus

Film features previously unreleased missile test footage, focuses on important figures Kim leaders helped over the years

North Korean TV resumes Kim Jong Un propaganda film series after two-year hiatus
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Colin Zwirko July 7, 2021
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