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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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Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Miguel Díaz-Canel previously visited Pyongyang, met with Kim Jong Un in 2015

Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says
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Colin Zwirko October 24, 2018
“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

Tomás Ojea Quintana says ROK, U.S. must raise issue with DPRK in future talks

“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur
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Colin Zwirko October 23, 2018
UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

Over half of funds to go towards tuberculosis treatment efforts, CERF says

UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea
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Colin Zwirko October 23, 2018
Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

State media touts flood prevention, housing construction in "transforming town" near DPRK capital

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery
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Colin Zwirko October 22, 2018
New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

DPRK touts up-and-coming tech at this week's 2018 National Exhibition of IT Successes

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media
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Colin Zwirko October 19, 2018
UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

New additions follow enhanced joint efforts at sea by U.S. and allies

UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers
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Colin Zwirko October 17, 2018
Far from the parades: lives of North Koreans outside the capital, in pictures
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Far from the parades: lives of North Koreans outside the capital, in pictures

Contrast between Pyongyang and rest of country remains stark, photos reveal

Far from the parades: lives of North Koreans outside the capital, in pictures
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Colin Zwirko October 16, 2018
Mongolian President invites Kim Jong Un to Ulaanbaatar

Mongolian President invites Kim Jong Un to Ulaanbaatar

Message comes as two countries mark 70 years of diplomatic relations

Mongolian President invites Kim Jong Un to Ulaanbaatar
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Colin Zwirko October 15, 2018
North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting

North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting

Protocol signed in Pyongyang as Russian industry leaders call for sanctions to be lifted

North Korea, Russia discuss logging industry cooperation in forestry meeting
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Colin Zwirko October 11, 2018