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December 24, 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

North Korea delays major farmers’ meeting amid ‘food crisis,’ drought fears

State media says farmers in the country facing ‘unparalleled hardship and difficulties’

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 19, 2021
News

North Korea warns of health problems due to ongoing heat wave 

Most North Koreans lack access to air conditioning as temperatures reach over 35 Celsius in some regions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 16, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un’s young propaganda musicians enjoy access to key Pyongyang palaces

Rich and famous lifestyles feature prominently in music videos as state pushes ideological purity campaign

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 14, 2021
Analysis

Kim family using newly-remodeled ‘amusement park’ boat on east coast: imagery

Secluded mansion sees first activity since 2019, suggesting North Korean leader may be in Wonsan again

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 13, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un pushes new musical propaganda campaign as young artists awarded

Band of the State Affairs Commission and other artists lauded for helping unify country amid ideological challenges

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 11, 2021
Analysis

‘Utopian’ North Korean mining town project underway after years of neglect

Typhoons wrecked ore-rich Komdok region in past decade, but now satellite imagery reveals major construction in progress

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 9, 2021
News

Top military official confirmed out as Kim Jong Un makes key holiday appearance

State media appears to confirm that Ri Pyong Chol was removed from the top Politburo Presidium group

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 7, 2021
News

North Korean TV resumes Kim Jong Un propaganda film series after two-year hiatus

Film features previously unreleased missile test footage, focuses on important figures Kim leaders helped over the years

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 7, 2021
News

North Korea attacks Hong Kong outlet Apple Daily, accuses West of interference

DPRK’s latest statement of support for China’s Hong Kong policy comes as two countries are making show of strong ties

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 6, 2021
News

North Korean media ignores nuclear missile anniversary after rare 2020 coverage

State media may be adjusting policy on publicly recognizing July 4, 2017 ICBM test depending on relations with U.S.

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJuly 5, 2021
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