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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 admits ‘food crisis,’ says grain to be distributed to population

‘Public distribution system’ may be revived as new details on party plenum were revealed in state media

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 20, 2021
News

Kim closes party meeting with plea for loyalty, vows to overcome ‘difficulties’

North Korean leader pushes ideology and politburo sees slight shakeup as June plenum wraps up

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 18, 2021
News

North Korea should prepare for both talks and confrontation with US, says Kim

During ongoing party plenum, Kim also talked about solving food supply issues and “stabilizing” living conditions

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 17, 2021
News

Poster of nuke attack on US still on display slips past North Korean censors

State media has sought to hide anti-U.S. propaganda since relations improved in 2018

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 17, 2021
News

North Korean officials preparing strict economic plan for second half of 2021 

On second day of party plenum, officials reportedly split into groups to find “scientific, realistic measures”

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 16, 2021
News

Kim Jong Un admits food security issues as party plenum event kicks off

Kim Jong Un concedes food situation outlook is 'tense', but says economic output has grown overall since last year

Chad O'CarrollChad O'Carroll | Colin ZwirkoJune 15, 2021
Analysis

Apparent jet ski activity ramps up near Kim Jong Un’s east coast retreat

Visitors to Wonsan mansion have frequently cited North Korean leader's water sports habits

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 15, 2021
News

North Korea reports heavy rain, warns of ‘inevitable’ typhoons

Areas hit by typhoon last year received 4-5 inches of rain since Thursday, state media says

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 11, 2021
COVID-19

North Korean media warns COVID vaccines may be ineffective for ‘next few years’

The North Korean people may still face years of pandemic lockdown ahead, suggests state media

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 9, 2021
Analysis

Kim Jong Un looks thinner, and intelligence agencies are likely paying attention

The apparent weight loss comes after rumors of ill-health in recent years

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 8, 2021
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