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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 left off list of officials elected to 14th Supreme People’s Assembly

Kim Jong Un left off list of officials elected to 14th Supreme People’s Assembly

Omission could mark the first time a North Korean leader has sat out SPA elections

Kim Jong Un left off list of officials elected to 14th Supreme People’s Assembly
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Colin Zwirko March 12, 2019
Malaysia drops charges against Indonesian accused of Kim Jong Nam murder

Malaysia drops charges against Indonesian accused of Kim Jong Nam murder

Siti Aisyah set free Monday as Vietnamese suspect Doan Thi Huong's trial delayed until Thursday

Malaysia drops charges against Indonesian accused of Kim Jong Nam murder
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Colin Zwirko March 11, 2019
No sanctions exemptions for inter-Korean projects in the works: State Department

No sanctions exemptions for inter-Korean projects in the works: State Department

U.S. rejects “incremental approach,” calls for North Korea to accept full denuclearization deal

No sanctions exemptions for inter-Korean projects in the works: State Department
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Colin Zwirko March 7, 2019
Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister

Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister

Major economic cooperation talks in Moscow discuss new bridge, trading house plans

Russia seeking ways to trade with N. Korea without violating sanctions: minister
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Colin Zwirko March 7, 2019
North Korea makes progress on construction near Satellite Control Center: imagery
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North Korea makes progress on construction near Satellite Control Center: imagery

Purpose of National Aerospace Development Administration-linked complex still unclear

North Korea makes progress on construction near Satellite Control Center: imagery
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Colin Zwirko March 6, 2019
North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN

North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN

UN aid agencies requesting USD$120 million in 2019 to address “grim” situation

North Korean food production worst in over a decade, down 9% since 2017: UN
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Colin Zwirko March 6, 2019
U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

Trump's top security adviser also says President willing to meet Kim Jong Un again to make a deal

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns
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Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

Russian ambassador to U.S. cautions against all-or-nothing approach on negotiating with Pyongyang

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Russia delivers 2000 tons of wheat to North Korea via the WFP: Russian embassy

Russia delivers 2000 tons of wheat to North Korea via the WFP: Russian embassy

Delivery comes as Moscow plans possible delivery of 50,000 tons of wheat

Russia delivers 2000 tons of wheat to North Korea via the WFP: Russian embassy
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Colin Zwirko March 3, 2019
Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

DPRK leader has also invited Vietnamese leader to Pyongyang, President’s office says

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019