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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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Malaysian PM met top N. Korean official at NAM summit to talk normalizing ties

Malaysian PM met top N. Korean official at NAM summit to talk normalizing ties

Choe Ryong Hae also met Venezuelan and Vietnamese dignitaries, condemned U.S.-ROK alliance in Baku speech

Malaysian PM met top N. Korean official at NAM summit to talk normalizing ties
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Colin Zwirko October 28, 2019
Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties

Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties

Baku set to open 18th Non-Aligned Movement summit with leaders of North Korean allies in attendance

Top N. Korean official, Azerbaijan’s president discuss “expanding” economic ties
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2019
North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU

Pyongyang reportedly not seeking in-person meetings, however

North Korea wants talks with South over Mount Kumgang facilities removal: MOU
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Colin Zwirko October 25, 2019
Delegations from China’s top state media outlets visit Pyongyang for talks

Delegations from China’s top state media outlets visit Pyongyang for talks

Xinhua delegation departed Monday as a group representing People’s Daily arrived on the same day

Delegations from China’s top state media outlets visit Pyongyang for talks
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Colin Zwirko October 22, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols

Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols

Badge for Kim Jong Un National Defense University spotted on graduate’s uniform recently

Kim Jong Un’s university emblem revealed, featuring missile and atomic symbols
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Colin Zwirko October 18, 2019
North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say

North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say

Extended run of “Land of the People” propaganda show saw ups and downs, ends without fanfare

North Korea’s mass games finished four-month run on Tuesday, tour companies say
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Colin Zwirko October 17, 2019
In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

Progress nearing third and final stage, Kim says, as images show drastic changes since April visit

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”
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Colin Zwirko October 16, 2019
New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

In promotion materials, Chinese exhibition partner boasts of city’s untapped market, advantages over Rason

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 15, 2019
Apartment blocks being demolished near Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel, imagery shows
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Apartment blocks being demolished near Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel, imagery shows

Bulldozing of older buildings appears to be emerging trend in North Korean capital’s center

Apartment blocks being demolished near Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel, imagery shows
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 14, 2019
RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora

RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora

Two countries to make “further developments” in relations next year, he said

RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora
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Colin Zwirko October 10, 2019