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December 25, 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.

Analysis

Kim Jong Un skips full year of military drills and missile tests for first time

Health issues likely played a role in abnormally inactive year for North Korean leader

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 31, 2021
News

North Korea extends party meeting as country prepares to ring in new year

State media reports plenum to continue Friday but doesn’t mention celebrations on 10th anniversary of Kim Jong Un’s rule

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 31, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un sits out party meetings as state media marks 10 years of his rule

Day three of party plenum focused on budget discussions and studying Kim's speeches

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 30, 2021
News

North Korea puts ‘rural problem’ on agenda as party meeting extended

Kim Jong Un made speeches during first two days of party plenum, but state media has yet to release full details

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 29, 2021
News

North Korea promises to give children what they want — new TV shows

Students reportedly requested new cartoons and educational programs, as the state pushes to instill socialist values

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 28, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un kicks off major party meeting to lay plans for 2022

North Korea's party plenum expected to last multiple days and discuss major foreign and domestic policy issues

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 28, 2021
News

Policy bombshells and NYE concert: What to expect as North Korea wraps up 2021

Kim Jong Un may make New Year’s speech at party plenum this week to announce major policy decisions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 27, 2021
Analysis

North Korea’s newest attempt at Twitter, YouTube relies on same old propaganda

Social media operation by Pyongyang-based company presses on with same media style despite account suspensions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 23, 2021
News

Chinese ambassador to North Korea set to leave Pyongyang: State media

Li Jinjun's replacement in question due to Pyongyang's strict COVID-19 border policies

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 23, 2021
Analysis

North Korea praises new food factories, but construction often dragged for years

Kim Jong Un pushed dog meat restaurant while border province built factories during year of acute food shortages

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 21, 2021
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