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Colin Zwirko

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 Bluesky / Twitter.

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U.S. focused on “big deal” for North Korean denuclearization, Trump tells Moon

U.S. focused on “big deal” for North Korean denuclearization, Trump tells Moon

President says there "are smaller deals that maybe could happen," however

U.S. focused on “big deal” for North Korean denuclearization, Trump tells Moon
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Colin Zwirko | Leo Byrne April 11, 2019
New North Korean smartphone offering Wi-Fi, wireless charging: media

New North Korean smartphone offering Wi-Fi, wireless charging: media

Like previous DPRK-branded phones, however, "Pyongyang 2425" appears Chinese in origin

New North Korean smartphone offering Wi-Fi, wireless charging: media
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Colin Zwirko April 10, 2019
Despite leader’s claims, images show scant progress at Samjiyon over the winter
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Despite leader’s claims, images show scant progress at Samjiyon over the winter

Project set to be wrapped up by October next year, Kim Jong Un said this week

Despite leader’s claims, images show scant progress at Samjiyon over the winter
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko April 4, 2019
Russia may help N. Korea with security for large sporting events: interior minister

Russia may help N. Korea with security for large sporting events: interior minister

In Pyongyang, Vladimir Kolokoltsev says two countries could step up cooperation in law enforcement

Russia may help N. Korea with security for large sporting events: interior minister
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Colin Zwirko April 3, 2019
Vietnamese suspect in Kim murder trial pleads guilty to new reduced charges

Vietnamese suspect in Kim murder trial pleads guilty to new reduced charges

Doan Thi Huong escapes death penalty, likely to be released next month

Vietnamese suspect in Kim murder trial pleads guilty to new reduced charges
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Colin Zwirko April 1, 2019
Secretary Pompeo hopes for a third Trump-Kim meeting “before too long”

Secretary Pompeo hopes for a third Trump-Kim meeting “before too long”

DPRK leader "hasn't yet demonstrated" commitment to denuclearization, Secretary of State says

Secretary Pompeo hopes for a third Trump-Kim meeting “before too long”
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Colin Zwirko March 28, 2019
Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April

Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April

Both companies to resume scheduled flights on hold over winter season

Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April
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Colin Zwirko March 27, 2019
Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone sees rapid progress, new construction: imagery
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Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone sees rapid progress, new construction: imagery

Resort project in advanced stages as October deadline looms, though much work remains to be done

Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone sees rapid progress, new construction: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2019
Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA

Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA

Ri Su Yong was spotted at Beijing airport on Tuesday

Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko March 26, 2019
Coldnoodlefan: a North Korea-linked foray into sockpuppet Twitter accounts?

Coldnoodlefan: a North Korea-linked foray into sockpuppet Twitter accounts?

Pro-DPRK account displays solid links to state-run outlet Sogwang

Coldnoodlefan: a North Korea-linked foray into sockpuppet Twitter accounts?
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Colin Zwirko March 22, 2019