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December 21, 2024

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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 Bluesky / Twitter.

News

Pyongyang General Hospital construction “ahead of schedule”: KCNA

Foundational excavation completed by April 5, state media says, while imagery shows rapid progress

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 8, 2020
News

North Korean ruling party HQ sees more upgrades ahead of major April events

Demolition of possible private medical clinic and new construction follows last year’s renovations at WPK compound

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 8, 2020
Cancellations and Postponements

Pyongyang Spring International Trade Fair confirmed postponed due to coronavirus

New date for North Korea’s largest trade fair set for May yet to be determined, while April sci-tech fair also delayed

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 8, 2020
COVID-19

In COVID-19 fight, North Koreans told to avoid alcohol and unapproved medicines

DPRK TV bulletin also tells citizens to frequently change out masks and boost immunity with folk remedies

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 7, 2020
News

Irish NGO granted humanitarian sanctions exemption for North Korea projects

Exemption is third for Concern Worldwide since early 2019

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 3, 2020
COVID-19

Coronavirus-related restrictions lifted on foreigners in Pyongyang: embassy

Foreigners in North Korean capital now allowed to visit various shops, but must follow on-site precautions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 2, 2020
News

North Korean, Lao foreign ministries sign cooperation agreement in Vientiane

Two sides promise closer ties as DPRK business in Laos appears open, despite sanctions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoApril 1, 2020
News

North Korea raises prospect of “payback” on U.S. after Pompeo sanctions remarks

New MFA director for dialogue with U.S. says Secretary of State revealed "scheme" to buy time through Kim-Trump talks

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 30, 2020
News

North Korea stresses deployment goals in missile test led by defense officials

Kim Jong Un absent from coverage as Academy of Defense Science appeals to fulfill "major weapon production plans"

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 29, 2020
Cancellations and Postponements

Air China says flights to North Korea remain suspended through early May

Only foreign carrier to operate flights to Pyongyang halted service in late January due to COVID-19

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 27, 2020