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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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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’
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 12, 2020
IFRC aid reaches flooded North Korean town as state media touts relief efforts

IFRC aid reaches flooded North Korean town as state media touts relief efforts

Over 800 homes were flooded or destroyed in Unpha county in severe storms last week

IFRC aid reaches flooded North Korean town as state media touts relief efforts
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 12, 2020
South Korean province plans to send aid to North Korea despite failed attempts

South Korean province plans to send aid to North Korea despite failed attempts

UN approved a sanctions exemption for Gyeonggi province to deliver greenhouse materials to S. Phyongan, Nampho

South Korean province plans to send aid to North Korea despite failed attempts
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 11, 2020
North Korea expanding military training complex ahead of major parade
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North Korea expanding military training complex ahead of major parade

Satellite imagery shows large-scale construction on new buildings ahead of the WPK's 75th anniversary parade

North Korea expanding military training complex ahead of major parade
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 10, 2020
‘Fatherly Love’: State media sings praises for Kim Jong Un amid flood response

‘Fatherly Love’: State media sings praises for Kim Jong Un amid flood response

Emotional interviews and ceremonies reach the big screen as Kim responds to North Korean worries over COVID-19, flooding

‘Fatherly Love’: State media sings praises for Kim Jong Un amid flood response
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 10, 2020
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