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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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New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang

New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang

Luxury goods, hotel equipment, farm-use drone among items displayed in latest North Korea expo

New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang
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High-level North Korean delegation heads to Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum

High-level North Korean delegation heads to Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum

Meetings with Primorye governor, Russian Far East development minister scheduled: embassy

High-level North Korean delegation heads to Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum
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Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December

Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December

In first economic visit since May, N. Korean leader shown resort's rapid construction over summer

Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December
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Colin Zwirko August 30, 2019
N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again

N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again

Statement from Korea-Europe Assoc. says Britain, France, and Germany are "meddling" in DPRK defense

N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again
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In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”

In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”

North Koreans participating in 61st Damascus International Fair this week

In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”
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Colin Zwirko August 29, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities

North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities

Meetings in Khabarovsk, Amur this week see DPRK diplomats promote boosting economic ties

North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities
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Colin Zwirko August 28, 2019
UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests

UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests

U.S. not promoting meeting in order to keep talks with DPRK on track, sources say

UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests
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Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September

Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September

Macau International Airport confirms Air Koryo flights yet to land

Planned Pyongyang to Macau flights delayed, may begin in September
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Colin Zwirko August 23, 2019
N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China

Six Northeast Asian nations to display products, hold meetings at annual event

N. Korea sends top international trade official to major regional expo in China
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Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea

Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea

New embassy serves as symbol of alliance in the face of U.S. "imperialism," Venezuelan vice-FM said

Venezuela opens first embassy in North Korea
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