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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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North Korea attacks Hong Kong outlet Apple Daily, accuses West of interference

North Korea attacks Hong Kong outlet Apple Daily, accuses West of interference

DPRK’s latest statement of support for China’s Hong Kong policy comes as two countries are making show of strong ties

North Korea attacks Hong Kong outlet Apple Daily, accuses West of interference
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Colin Zwirko July 6, 2021
North Korean media ignores nuclear missile anniversary after rare 2020 coverage

North Korean media ignores nuclear missile anniversary after rare 2020 coverage

State media may be adjusting policy on publicly recognizing July 4, 2017 ICBM test depending on relations with U.S.

North Korean media ignores nuclear missile anniversary after rare 2020 coverage
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Colin Zwirko July 5, 2021
Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound

Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound

North Korean leader last demolished two runways in 2019 to make room for new horse tracks

Kim Jong Un destroys another of his private airports near mansion compound
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Colin Zwirko July 2, 2021
North Korea cracks down on illegal drug use with new law

North Korea cracks down on illegal drug use with new law

Latest move may be effort to assert greater control of society and combat "anti-socialist" acts

North Korea cracks down on illegal drug use with new law
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 1, 2021
‘Grave’ COVID-19 incident in North Korea prompts politburo meeting: State media

‘Grave’ COVID-19 incident in North Korea prompts politburo meeting: State media

Kim Jong Un and sister Kim Yo Jong made speeches, senior officials demoted at enlarged politburo event Tuesday

‘Grave’ COVID-19 incident in North Korea prompts politburo meeting: State media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2021
Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
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Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns

North Korean leader may be taking COVID-19 precautions more seriously, or signaling a new tradition change

Why Kim Jong Un is skipping public appearances amid health concerns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2021
‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media

‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media

Pyongyang citizen says whole country 'heartbroken' at sight of suddenly thinner DPRK leader

‘Everyone’ in North Korea talking about ‘emaciated’ Kim Jong Un: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2021
North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture

North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture

‘June 25 Day of Struggle Against U.S. Imperialism’ not mentioned in state media

North Korea once again ignores key anti-US holiday in apparent friendly gesture
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 25, 2021
Kim Jong Un’s new favorite band lives life of luxury in new music videos

Kim Jong Un’s new favorite band lives life of luxury in new music videos

Shiny new studios and Steinway pianos feature in videos for songs praising Kim and North Korea’s ruling party

Kim Jong Un’s new favorite band lives life of luxury in new music videos
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 24, 2021
Masked heroes in new North Korean propaganda posters amid ‘prolonged’ pandemic

Masked heroes in new North Korean propaganda posters amid ‘prolonged’ pandemic

Three new posters released in state media encourage compliance with decisions made at last week’s party plenum

Masked heroes in new North Korean propaganda posters amid ‘prolonged’ pandemic
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Colin Zwirko June 23, 2021
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