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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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South Korea to donate $10 million in food aid to North Korea

South Korea to donate $10 million in food aid to North Korea

The World Food Programme is set to deliver the aid, while the South tries to move cross-border infrastructure forward

South Korea to donate $10 million in food aid to North Korea
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Colin Zwirko August 6, 2020
UN: Angola deported 296 North Korean workers, some after sanctions deadline

UN: Angola deported 296 North Korean workers, some after sanctions deadline

Angola also says it has terminated a medical cooperation agreement with the DPRK

UN: Angola deported 296 North Korean workers, some after sanctions deadline
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Colin Zwirko August 5, 2020
In new aid order, Kim Jong Un signals extended lockdown in Kaesong over COVID-19

In new aid order, Kim Jong Un signals extended lockdown in Kaesong over COVID-19

North Korean leader also raised party personnel issues in meeting of top officials on Wednesday

In new aid order, Kim Jong Un signals extended lockdown in Kaesong over COVID-19
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Colin Zwirko August 5, 2020
Slow but steady progress on North Korean naval base construction, imagery shows
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Slow but steady progress on North Korean naval base construction, imagery shows

Kim Jong Un visited in 2013, but final stages of construction on the large special operations base have yet to begin

Slow but steady progress on North Korean naval base construction, imagery shows
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Colin Zwirko August 4, 2020
North Korea issues red alert over heavy rains and alludes to possible flooding

North Korea issues red alert over heavy rains and alludes to possible flooding

State television reported that around 500mm of rainfall has hit certain regions since Saturday

North Korea issues red alert over heavy rains and alludes to possible flooding
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Colin Zwirko August 3, 2020
North Koreans ‘still not awake’ to the dangers of COVID-19, state media says

North Koreans ‘still not awake’ to the dangers of COVID-19, state media says

Steep uptick in coverage of domestic coronavirus measures follows complete lockdown of Kaesong City

North Koreans ‘still not awake’ to the dangers of COVID-19, state media says
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Colin Zwirko July 31, 2020
North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official

North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official

Launch not revealed by South Korea at the time as it was deemed part of "regular" training

North Korea fired anti-ship cruise missile this month: ROK military official
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Colin Zwirko | Jeongmin Kim July 30, 2020
North Korea claims zero COVID-19 cases as top official visits city on lockdown

North Korea claims zero COVID-19 cases as top official visits city on lockdown

First Vice Chairman Choe Ryong Hae inspected Kaesong where controls were put in place due to a suspected infection

North Korea claims zero COVID-19 cases as top official visits city on lockdown
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Colin Zwirko July 30, 2020
Work on Pyongyang central square continues ahead of military parade, photos show
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Work on Pyongyang central square continues ahead of military parade, photos show

Renovations to leader's viewing platform and foreign ministry visible in recent photos taken from Kim Il Sung Square

Work on Pyongyang central square continues ahead of military parade, photos show
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Colin Zwirko July 29, 2020
Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’

Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’

DPRK leader defends ‘permanent’ nuclear war deterrent at Korean War veterans conference

Kim Jong Un says those who challenge North Korea’s nukes will ‘pay dearly’
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Colin Zwirko July 27, 2020
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