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December 27, 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 orders crackdown on ‘abuse of power’ among North Korean officials

DPRK leader discusses struggle against ‘unsound’ acts with top party secretaries in follow-up to last week’s plenum

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 13, 2022
COVID-19

North Korea kicks off major party meeting despite ongoing COVID outbreak

Kim Jong Un reportedly returns from public absence to lead party plenum attended by hundreds of officials

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 9, 2022
News

Kim Jong Un sits out politburo meeting for first time as party preps for plenum

2021 rule change allows members to lead meetings, though North Korean media has not publicized leader’s absence before

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 8, 2022
Analysis

From COVID to nukes: What to expect at North Korea’s upcoming party plenum

Virus response and economy likely top priorities at major meeting, though Kim Jong Un may comment on foreign relations

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 7, 2022
Analysis

North Korea adds skyscraper, simplifies designs for major new housing project

State media says framework construction ‘nearing completion’ at 10,000-home project in Pyongyang’s Hwasong area

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 6, 2022
COVID-19

Vehicles return to Pyongyang streets as rest of North Korea remains locked down

Satellite imagery shows traffic near normal levels in capital, as state media remains silent on lifting of restrictions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 3, 2022
News

Kim Jong Un’s Princess yacht appears to sail to island retreat: Imagery

North Korean leader likely only one to use luxury yacht, adding to evidence Kim vacationing amid COVID lockdown

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 2, 2022
News

North Korea shines new light on disappearance of major conglomerate

Images in DPRK trade magazine suggest up-and-coming business has taken over assets of defunct Korea Kumgang Group

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 1, 2022
Analysis

Kim Jong Un’s megayachts active on east coast during COVID lockdown: Imagery

North Korean leader’s custom vessels appear to move to private repair dock and may have hosted guests in Wonsan

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMay 31, 2022
News

New North Korean film goes behind the scenes of military parade preparations

Kim Jong Un coaches soldiers on marching and other tasks in new documentary burnishing leader’s role in planning

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoMay 30, 2022
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