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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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Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA

Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA

Amid a U.S.-DPRK summit, delegation also visited Agriculture Science Institute

Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA
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Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019
U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA

U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA

State media highlights denuclearization goal, says two sides will "continue productive dialogues"

U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko February 28, 2019
Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA

Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA

Two leaders held “candid and honest dialogue” on Wednesday, state media reports

Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019
North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

Delegation led by Ri Su Yong also shown video of local economic development on ferry ride to factory

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting
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Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019
Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA

State media also reported on Kim’s first day in Hanoi, including DPRK embassy visit

Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader

Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader

Second U.S.-DPRK summit set to kick off with dinner meeting Wednesday

Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader
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Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?

The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?

Relations have improved since Singapore, but real progress may hinge on the two leaders

The second Trump-Kim summit: how did we get here?
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Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
WHO, Irish and German NGOs receive sanctions exemptions for aid to N. Korea: UN

WHO, Irish and German NGOs receive sanctions exemptions for aid to N. Korea: UN

Recipient orgs will tackle safe drinking water issues, food shortages in DPRK

WHO, Irish and German NGOs receive sanctions exemptions for aid to N. Korea: UN
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Colin Zwirko February 25, 2019
Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo

Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo

Secretary of State reiterates goal of "reducing threat" from DPRK's nukes

Some sanctions negotiable in exchange for “big steps” from N. Korea: Pompeo
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Colin Zwirko February 24, 2019
Biegun holds second day of talks with N.Korean counterpart in Vietnam: media

Biegun holds second day of talks with N.Korean counterpart in Vietnam: media

Meetings come as both sides continue preparations for Wednesday’s summit in Hanoi

Biegun holds second day of talks with N.Korean counterpart in Vietnam: media
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Colin Zwirko February 22, 2019