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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.

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Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols

Badge for Kim Jong Un National Defense University spotted on graduate’s uniform recently

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 18, 2019
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North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say

Extended run of “Land of the People” propaganda show saw ups and downs, ends without fanfare

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 17, 2019
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In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

Progress nearing third and final stage, Kim says, as images show drastic changes since April visit

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 16, 2019
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New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

In promotion materials, Chinese exhibition partner boasts of city’s untapped market, advantages over Rason

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 15, 2019
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Apartment blocks being demolished near Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel, imagery shows

Bulldozing of older buildings appears to be emerging trend in North Korean capital’s center

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 14, 2019
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RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora

Two countries to make “further developments” in relations next year, he said

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 10, 2019
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N. Korea hopes Russian state media helps fight “fake news” in DPRK coverage: TASS

Two countries’ state media agencies inked new cooperation agreement in Pyongyang

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 9, 2019
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Work continues on DPRK side to connect long-stalled cross-border bridge with China

Following demolition of homes in road’s path, clearing continues toward DPRK highway

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 8, 2019
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North Korean fishing boat sinks following collision with Japanese patrol vessel

All 20 DPRK crewmembers rescued, Japanese Coast Guard said Monday afternoon

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 7, 2019
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U.S. must take steps to withdraw “hostile policy” before more talks: DPRK MFA

Foreign ministry reiterates year-end deadline, claims U.S. failed to bring “new calculation”

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 6, 2019