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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 tested another ‘hypersonic’ missile, says state media

North Korea tested another ‘hypersonic’ missile, says state media

Pyongyang says Wednesday's missile test was successful and helped prove the reliability of a new fuel system

North Korea tested another ‘hypersonic’ missile, says state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2022
North Korea fires ‘likely ballistic missile’ toward east coast: South Korea

North Korea fires ‘likely ballistic missile’ toward east coast: South Korea

Test comes days after political event in Pyongyang where Kim Jong Un vowed to continue bolstering weapons capabilities

North Korea fires ‘likely ballistic missile’ toward east coast: South Korea
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Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim January 5, 2022
‘Death to America’ and disinfection dance feature in North Korean kids concert

‘Death to America’ and disinfection dance feature in North Korean kids concert

Annual performance promotes pandemic measures, redemption for wayward youth and other propaganda lines for new year

‘Death to America’ and disinfection dance feature in North Korean kids concert
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Colin Zwirko January 4, 2022
North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula

North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula

Final report on party plenum delivers no message to US, focuses on rural development and economic issues

North Korea vows military buildup due to ‘destabilizing’ situation on peninsula
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Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim January 1, 2022
North Korea puts on New Year’s Eve show as COVID cancels celebrations worldwide

North Korea puts on New Year’s Eve show as COVID cancels celebrations worldwide

Event featured fireworks after midnight and concert full of songs about Kim Jong Un

North Korea puts on New Year’s Eve show as COVID cancels celebrations worldwide
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Colin Zwirko January 1, 2022
Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time

Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time

Health issues likely played a role in abnormally inactive year for North Korean leader

Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2021
North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year

North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year

State media reports plenum to continue Friday but doesn’t mention celebrations on 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s rule

North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 31, 2021
Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule

Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule

Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches

Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 30, 2021
North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended

North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended

Kim Jong Un made speeches during first two days of party plenum, but state media has yet to release full details

North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko December 29, 2021
North Korea promises to give children what they want — new TV shows

North Korea promises to give children what they want — new TV shows

Students reportedly requested new cartoons and educational programs, as the state pushes to instill socialist values

North Korea promises to give children what they want — new TV shows
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Colin Zwirko December 28, 2021
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