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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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Cuba, North Korea reaffirm historic ties at first summit in thirty years

Cuba, North Korea reaffirm historic ties at first summit in thirty years

DPRK state media hails two nations' "special friendship" and "joint struggle" against imperialism

Cuba, North Korea reaffirm historic ties at first summit in thirty years
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Colin Zwirko November 4, 2018
North Korean, Russian universities agree to scientific exchanges

North Korean, Russian universities agree to scientific exchanges

Kim Chaek University of Technology previously linked to DPRK's nuclear program

North Korean, Russian universities agree to scientific exchanges
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Colin Zwirko November 2, 2018
Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms

Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms

Twice-weekly flights could hint at rise in tourist demand following complete suspension last year

Air China to run Beijing-Pyongyang route through winter, representative confirms
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Colin Zwirko November 1, 2018
Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone

Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone

In visit to site, DPRK leader complains development "not perfect in the artistic aspect"

Kim Jong Un expresses disappointment with progress at Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone
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Colin Zwirko October 31, 2018
ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department

ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department

Spokesperson also says Washington believes Seoul in compliance with sanctions against DPRK

ROK, U.S. to establish working group on North Korea issues: State Department
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Colin Zwirko October 30, 2018
North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project

Kim Jong Un cautions against hasty work, however, in latest on-site inspection of town

North Korea reveals October 2020 deadline for Samjiyon construction project
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Colin Zwirko October 29, 2018
U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers

U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers

State Department says UN must “formally recognize” breach of caps on refined petroleum transfers

U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers
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Colin Zwirko October 26, 2018
DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

Two sides vow to improve ties in Moscow agreement

DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges
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Colin Zwirko October 26, 2018
Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Talks on "FFVD" come as hope fades for high-level U.S.-DPRK meeting this month

Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State
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Colin Zwirko October 25, 2018
UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund

UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund

Money to go towards treating malnutrition and a clean water and hygiene project

UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund
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Colin Zwirko October 25, 2018