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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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320+ company Autumn International Trade Fair kicks off in Pyongyang

320+ company Autumn International Trade Fair kicks off in Pyongyang

DPRK claims over 320 companies present, including several from overseas

320+ company Autumn International Trade Fair kicks off in Pyongyang
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Colin Zwirko September 18, 2018
Denuclearization to be “central issue” at Moon-Kim summit: Blue House

Denuclearization to be “central issue” at Moon-Kim summit: Blue House

Three-day event to include live TV broadcasts and visits to major landmarks, restaurants

Denuclearization to be “central issue” at Moon-Kim summit: Blue House
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Colin Zwirko September 17, 2018
North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda

North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda

"Self-reliant" consumerism on display in new batch of state media posters

North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda
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Colin Zwirko September 14, 2018
North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East

North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East

Two sides also discussed cross-border bridge project and DPRK laborer restrictions in EEF meeting

North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East
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Colin Zwirko September 13, 2018
S.Korean President urges Trump, Kim to make “bold decision” in nuclear talks

S.Korean President urges Trump, Kim to make “bold decision” in nuclear talks

U.S. special envoy in Seoul to discuss coordination amid U.S.-DPRK reboot

S.Korean President urges Trump, Kim to make “bold decision” in nuclear talks
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Colin Zwirko | Dagyum Ji September 11, 2018
Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA

North Korean leader also praised inter-Korean cooperation, affirmed Sept. summit plans

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko September 5, 2018
Satellite imagery reveals major flooding along Pyongyang-Kaesong highway

Satellite imagery reveals major flooding along Pyongyang-Kaesong highway

Damage to homes and farmland evident following UN report of deaths due to flooding

Satellite imagery reveals major flooding along Pyongyang-Kaesong highway
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Colin Zwirko September 4, 2018
Russia stalls release of UN Panel of Experts sanctions report on North Korea

Russia stalls release of UN Panel of Experts sanctions report on North Korea

Envoy cites objections over content, leaks as UNSC set to continue discussions

Russia stalls release of UN Panel of Experts sanctions report on North Korea
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Colin Zwirko August 31, 2018
Mass games extended to run until October 10, tour company says

Mass games extended to run until October 10, tour company says

Recent state media suggested event would run from September 9 to 30

Mass games extended to run until October 10, tour company says
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Colin Zwirko August 30, 2018
Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA

Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA

One group, Dalpiterstroy, reported to have used North Korean labor to build World Cup stadium

Russian construction companies send gifts to Kim Jong Un: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2018