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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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Rumors explained: Is Kim Jong Un really in a coma? Will Kim Yo Jong take over?

Rumors explained: Is Kim Jong Un really in a coma? Will Kim Yo Jong take over?

Rumors surface yet again that Kim Jong Un is gravely ill and Kim Yo Jong assumed power — but most of it is likely false

Rumors explained: Is Kim Jong Un really in a coma? Will Kim Yo Jong take over?
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Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim August 24, 2020
North Korea working to influence November election, US intel official says

North Korea working to influence November election, US intel official says

Head of U.S. Counterintelligence short on specifics concerning the DPRK threat, however

North Korea working to influence November election, US intel official says
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Colin Zwirko August 21, 2020
North Korea’s long-term economic goals ‘seriously delayed,’ ruling party says

North Korea’s long-term economic goals ‘seriously delayed,’ ruling party says

Plenum meeting reveals details ahead of Eighth Congress in Jan. 2021, where a new five-year economic plan will emerge

North Korea’s long-term economic goals ‘seriously delayed,’ ruling party says
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Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim August 19, 2020
Top North Korean officials inspect flood wreckage after intense August rain

Top North Korean officials inspect flood wreckage after intense August rain

The inspection is Premier Kim Tok Hun's first since joining the exclusive Politburo Presidium last week

Top North Korean officials inspect flood wreckage after intense August rain
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Colin Zwirko August 19, 2020
North Korea will convene a meeting to decide on ‘issue of crucial significance’

North Korea will convene a meeting to decide on ‘issue of crucial significance’

Significant foreign and domestic policy announcements expected at ruling party Plenary Meeting on Aug. 19

North Korea will convene a meeting to decide on ‘issue of crucial significance’
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Colin Zwirko August 17, 2020
Swedish diplomats left Pyongyang last week: sources

Swedish diplomats left Pyongyang last week: sources

Temporary exit of Swedish diplomats from Pyongyang marks latest shrinkage of diplomatic corps

Swedish diplomats left Pyongyang last week: sources
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Colin Zwirko August 17, 2020
Where’s Kim Yo Jong? North Korean leader’s sister not seen at key meeting

Where’s Kim Yo Jong? North Korean leader’s sister not seen at key meeting

Kim attended previous three Politburo meetings since returning to her spot as alternate member in April

Where’s Kim Yo Jong? North Korean leader’s sister not seen at key meeting
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Colin Zwirko August 14, 2020
At least 22 dead in North Korea after weeks of storms and flooding, IFRC says

At least 22 dead in North Korea after weeks of storms and flooding, IFRC says

At least four people are also reported as missing while state media stays mum on casualties

At least 22 dead in North Korea after weeks of storms and flooding, IFRC says
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Colin Zwirko August 14, 2020
Kaesong lockdown lifted at North Korean Politburo meeting led by Kim Jong Un

Kaesong lockdown lifted at North Korean Politburo meeting led by Kim Jong Un

Flood response measures and a shakeup in top leadership positions were also discussed at the Pyongyang meeting

Kaesong lockdown lifted at North Korean Politburo meeting led by Kim Jong Un
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Colin Zwirko August 13, 2020
Twitter abruptly restricts North Korean state media’s @coldnoodlefan account

Twitter abruptly restricts North Korean state media’s @coldnoodlefan account

@Coldnoodlefan drew global attention this year for promoting a new English-language DPRK media initiative

Twitter abruptly restricts North Korean state media’s @coldnoodlefan account
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Colin Zwirko August 12, 2020
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