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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

Kim Jong Un guided “strike drill” of two rocket launch systems on Monday: KCNA

State media says weapons tests helped improve readiness and accuracy of soldiers

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 2, 2020
COVID-19

North Korean state media pushes anti-corruption line following Politburo meeting

Official reactions to corrupt “betrayal," self-criticisms highlighted on Party daily front page

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMarch 2, 2020
COVID-19

Kim Jong Un sacks top officials for “corruption” in meeting on coronavirus

North Korean leader in Politburo meeting pointed to "recent incident" also involving a Party cadre training base

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 28, 2020
COVID-19

North Korea closes new hot springs resort, other public sites due to coronavirus

Ban on operation of “public amenities” took effect on February 25, English-language Pyongyang Times reports

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 27, 2020
COVID-19

Joint U.S.-South Korea military exercises postponed due to coronavirus

Computer-simulated command post training was set for spring, scaled down to facilitate diplomacy with North Korea

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 26, 2020
Analysis

Pyongyang offices for rent with global communication, stable power “guaranteed”

How the Japan-linked Rim Mi Yong company is targeting international businesses in the North Korean capital

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 21, 2020
Cancellations and Postponements

Series of annual North Korean trade fairs set to kick off in April

Chongjin international trade fair in April and main Pyongyang expo in May scheduled barring coronavirus travel bans

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Oliver HothamFebruary 19, 2020
Analysis

Expanding Japan-linked mall, online shop in Pyongyang targets “modern tastes”

A closer look at the Rim Mi Yong Aeguk Joint Venture Company and their flagship store in North Korea's capital

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 18, 2020
News

Kim Jong Un marks father’s birthday with first appearance in three weeks

2020 off to unusually quiet start for DPRK leader’s on-site visits

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 15, 2020
News

North Korea making strides in satellite manufacturing and testing: state media

State outlet Naenara boasts Korea Space Association’s recent space science developments

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoFebruary 14, 2020