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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 Twitter.

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Kim Jong Un says North Korea must bolster military in current “turbulent times”

Kim Jong Un says North Korea must bolster military in current “turbulent times”

Comments came in report on 3rd meeting of Central Military Commission held ahead of planned party plenum

Kim Jong Un says North Korea must bolster military in current “turbulent times”
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Colin Zwirko December 21, 2019
Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear

Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear

Top U.S. negotiator, in his new role as Deputy Secretary of State, met second Chinese vice FM on Friday

Biegun heading back to U.S. as state of stalled talks with North Korea unclear
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Colin Zwirko December 20, 2019
Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade

Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade

Plans would add to what Indonesian ambassador said were Pyongyang brewery's $2 million in exports to China

Indonesia wants to import North Korea’s Taedonggang beer, boost other trade
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Colin Zwirko December 20, 2019
South Korean, Chinese leaders to discuss North Korea in Beijing summit next week

South Korean, Chinese leaders to discuss North Korea in Beijing summit next week

Summit comes amid a whirlwind of diplomacy in the region to address escalating tensions with Pyongyang

South Korean, Chinese leaders to discuss North Korea in Beijing summit next week
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Colin Zwirko December 19, 2019
Ahead of China visit, Biegun meeting Japanese officials to discuss North Korea

Ahead of China visit, Biegun meeting Japanese officials to discuss North Korea

Newly-announced stop in Beijing for top U.S. envoy comes amid China-Russia push for sanctions relief at the UN

Ahead of China visit, Biegun meeting Japanese officials to discuss North Korea
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Colin Zwirko December 18, 2019
Biegun arrives in Japan as hopes of restarting talks with North Korea flounder

Biegun arrives in Japan as hopes of restarting talks with North Korea flounder

Attempts to arrange meeting with DPRK counterparts failed, South Korean media says

Biegun arrives in Japan as hopes of restarting talks with North Korea flounder
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Colin Zwirko December 17, 2019
U.S. rejects Chinese, Russian moves to relax North Korean sanctions

U.S. rejects Chinese, Russian moves to relax North Korean sanctions

State Dept. reiterates call on DPRK to refrain from provocation, resume negotiations as Biegun trip to Seoul wraps up

U.S. rejects Chinese, Russian moves to relax North Korean sanctions
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Colin Zwirko December 16, 2019
In Seoul, Biegun rejects N. Korea’s year-end deadline, recent “hostile” actions

In Seoul, Biegun rejects N. Korea’s year-end deadline, recent “hostile” actions

Provocation by North possible in coming days, U.S. official said, while calling for negotiations to restart

In Seoul, Biegun rejects N. Korea’s year-end deadline, recent “hostile” actions
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Colin Zwirko December 15, 2019
North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

U.S. warned peace will be in jeopardy if they respond negatively following probable rocket engine test Friday

North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development
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Colin Zwirko December 14, 2019
North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”

North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”

Test is second at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the past week and comes as U.S. official set to visit ROK

North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”
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Colin Zwirko December 14, 2019