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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 Twitter.

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From planes to stallions: North Korea’s Air Koryo breaks into the horse business
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From planes to stallions: North Korea’s Air Koryo breaks into the horse business

The DPRK’s national airline is building new equestrian facilities at a giant resort, but who’s the target customer?

From planes to stallions: North Korea’s Air Koryo breaks into the horse business
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 9, 2020
Kim Jong Un holds military meeting on typhoon after thousands of homes destroyed

Kim Jong Un holds military meeting on typhoon after thousands of homes destroyed

Central Military Commission meeting reportedly only covered Typhoon Maysak, ignoring this week's Typhoon Haishen

Kim Jong Un holds military meeting on typhoon after thousands of homes destroyed
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 8, 2020
Typhoon Haishen: North Korea hit hard by third typhoon in three weeks

Typhoon Haishen: North Korea hit hard by third typhoon in three weeks

Typhoon made its way up North Korea's east coast on Monday, causing flooding and major damages, state TV reported

Typhoon Haishen: North Korea hit hard by third typhoon in three weeks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2020
North Korea once again touts its national space program and satellite launches 

North Korea once again touts its national space program and satellite launches 

Pyongyang is increasingly promoting its space sector, possibly hinting at another planned launch in the near future

North Korea once again touts its national space program and satellite launches 
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 7, 2020
‘Dozens’ of typhoon casualties in North Korean city blamed on local officials

‘Dozens’ of typhoon casualties in North Korean city blamed on local officials

Wonsan and Kangwon officials to see "strong punishment" after meeting chaired by Central Committee authorities

‘Dozens’ of typhoon casualties in North Korean city blamed on local officials
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 4, 2020
Flooded homes, factories and streets: The scope of Typhoon Maysak’s damage
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Flooded homes, factories and streets: The scope of Typhoon Maysak’s damage

Widespread flooding evident across key DPRK city, including near Wonsan-Kalma airport and delayed beach resort project

Flooded homes, factories and streets: The scope of Typhoon Maysak’s damage
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 4, 2020
North Korea’s east coast hit with damaging typhoon and floods, state TV shows

North Korea’s east coast hit with damaging typhoon and floods, state TV shows

KCTV once again aired real-time overnight updates on the storm’s impact and warnings issued around the country

North Korea’s east coast hit with damaging typhoon and floods, state TV shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 3, 2020
US sounds the alarm on North Korea’s missile development wishlist

US sounds the alarm on North Korea’s missile development wishlist

Advisory lists top industries and items North Korea may be seeking from abroad, warning global industry over sanctions

US sounds the alarm on North Korea’s missile development wishlist
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2020
US bans citizens from traveling to North Korea for a fourth consecutive year

US bans citizens from traveling to North Korea for a fourth consecutive year

The State Department first instituted the travel ban in 2017 in response to the death of U.S. tourist Otto Warmbier

US bans citizens from traveling to North Korea for a fourth consecutive year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 1, 2020
Twitter fully shuts down North Korean propaganda account

Twitter fully shuts down North Korean propaganda account

The @coldnoodlefan account was first restricted last month, but its content is still appearing on other social media

Twitter fully shuts down North Korean propaganda account
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 31, 2020
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