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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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U.S., North Korea should continue talks on remains recovery: Amb. Harris

U.S., North Korea should continue talks on remains recovery: Amb. Harris

Harris says returning remains as soon as they are found “right thing to do”

U.S., North Korea should continue talks on remains recovery: Amb. Harris
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 29, 2019
Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery
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Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery

Additions include new large buildings and upgrades to ruling party headquarters

Major construction underway in North Korea’s central government complex: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2019
Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue

Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue

In break with Pentagon, U.S. President claims "no ballistic missiles going out"

Trump, Abe hoping to move past North Korean missile tests to resume dialogue
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Colin Zwirko May 27, 2019
N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton

N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton

MFA spokesperson slams "ignorant" U.S. National Security Advisor

N. Korean foreign ministry defends missile tests, condemns “war-fanatic” Bolton
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 27, 2019
Cuba, North Korea to expand cooperation in struggle to “defend sovereignty”: KCNA

Cuba, North Korea to expand cooperation in struggle to “defend sovereignty”: KCNA

Ri Su Yong met President Díaz-Canel, other officials before leaving Cuba Saturday

Cuba, North Korea to expand cooperation in struggle to “defend sovereignty”: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko May 26, 2019
June 3 opening day confirmed for North Korea’s mass games: tour groups

June 3 opening day confirmed for North Korea’s mass games: tour groups

Large-scale state propaganda show set to run until mid-October

June 3 opening day confirmed for North Korea’s mass games: tour groups
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Colin Zwirko May 24, 2019
North Korean delegation holds first day of talks in “working visit” to Havana

North Korean delegation holds first day of talks in “working visit” to Havana

Ri Su Yong also accompanied by vice-foreign minister Pak Myong Guk, state media says

North Korean delegation holds first day of talks in “working visit” to Havana
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 23, 2019
Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report

Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report

Royal United Services Institute details network’s links to DPRK sanctions evasion

Dalian-based network linked to North Korean ship reflagging efforts: report
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Colin Zwirko May 22, 2019
Top North Korean diplomat making second Cuba trip in under a year

Top North Korean diplomat making second Cuba trip in under a year

Ri Su Yong previously traveled to Havana in July last year

Top North Korean diplomat making second Cuba trip in under a year
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 21, 2019
N. Korea’s mass games to begin in June, run for two months longer than in 2018

N. Korea’s mass games to begin in June, run for two months longer than in 2018

Controversial show’s early start could result in tourism boost worth millions of euros

N. Korea’s mass games to begin in June, run for two months longer than in 2018
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Colin Zwirko May 20, 2019