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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 Korean TV resumes domestic COVID-19 coverage following leader’s warnings

North Korean TV resumes domestic COVID-19 coverage following leader’s warnings

Footage of sanitizing public facilities, other prevention efforts had mostly disappeared from state media in March

North Korean TV resumes domestic COVID-19 coverage following leader’s warnings
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 6, 2020
North Korean media hails 2017 ICBM launch on anniversary

North Korean media hails 2017 ICBM launch on anniversary

Pyongyang had previously refrained from open praise for the "historic" July 4 Hwasong-14 test

North Korean media hails 2017 ICBM launch on anniversary
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Colin Zwirko July 3, 2020
Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19

North Korean officials criticized for lax attitude as Kim urges strengthening coronavirus response measures

Kim Jong Un reappears at Politburo meeting on COVID-19
Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
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Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign

Construction comes as Kim Jong Un shifts propaganda priority to living standards over tourist resorts

Some progress on long-stalled Pyongyang housing blocks under new campaign
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Colin Zwirko July 2, 2020
North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare

North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare

National meeting not held for Kim's rise to "Chairman," likely due to wider changes initiated before the COVID-19 crisis

North Korea marks Kim Jong Un leadership anniversary with low-key fare
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Colin Zwirko June 30, 2020
North Korea may have planned to acquire two Russian planes, despite sanctions

North Korea may have planned to acquire two Russian planes, despite sanctions

Aircraft in partial Air Koryo livery linked to Russian firm with history dealing to North Korea and small Kyrgyz airline

North Korea may have planned to acquire two Russian planes, despite sanctions
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Colin Zwirko June 30, 2020
New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.

New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.

North Korea's Han Song U was confirmed as the new ambassador to Iran in his first public appearance in the country

New North Korean ambassador to Iran meets Rouhani, talks “common enemy” U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2020
Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
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Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source

Reinforced pavement being laid above Okryu Bridge supports on westbound lane, following work on other side last month

Pyongyang bridge in second stage of renovations ahead of military parade: source
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Colin Zwirko June 18, 2020
“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare

“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare

Kim Yo Jong says South "subservient" to U.S., while Jang Kum Chol closes door on all contacts

“No future” for inter-Korean relations, top North Korean officials declare
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020
North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech

Research brief says Kim Il Sung University using American software STK to run satellite simulations

North Korea’s top university “intensifying” research on microsatellite tech
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Colin Zwirko June 16, 2020