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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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N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources

N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources

Freeze could reportedly last until September 9 National Foundation Day

N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources
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Colin Zwirko August 13, 2018
Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event
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Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event

Scale of military role in any forthcoming anniversary celebrations unclear from imagery

Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 10, 2018
Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday

Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday

North, South to discuss logistics for next Moon-Kim meeting, Panmunjom Declaration implementation

Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday
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Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham August 9, 2018
Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media

Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media

Rodong Sinmun continues spate of anti-U.S. commentary as dialogue stalls

Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media
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Colin Zwirko August 8, 2018
In Tehran meeting, Iranian President warns N. Korean FM about “unreliable” U.S.

In Tehran meeting, Iranian President warns N. Korean FM about “unreliable” U.S.

Two agree on "expansion of relations" as Ri condemns Washington's reimposition of sanctions

In Tehran meeting, Iranian President warns N. Korean FM about “unreliable” U.S.
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Colin Zwirko August 8, 2018
September set to see surge in North Korea tourism, insiders say

September set to see surge in North Korea tourism, insiders say

Most Beijing-Pyongyang Air Koryo flights reportedly sold out for event-heavy month

September set to see surge in North Korea tourism, insiders say
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Colin Zwirko August 7, 2018
U.S. still waiting for North Korea to “deliver” on denuclearization: Pompeo

U.S. still waiting for North Korea to “deliver” on denuclearization: Pompeo

Secretary of State seeks to downplay disagreements with Pyongyang, however, as diplomacy stalls

U.S. still waiting for North Korea to “deliver” on denuclearization: Pompeo
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Colin Zwirko August 6, 2018
As ASEAN forum begins, Pompeo says still “ways to go” on denuclearization

As ASEAN forum begins, Pompeo says still “ways to go” on denuclearization

No meeting yet scheduled with DPRK foreign Minister Ri Yong Ho

As ASEAN forum begins, Pompeo says still “ways to go” on denuclearization
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Colin Zwirko August 3, 2018
Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”

Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”

President praises DPRK leader for role in POW/MIA remains return, hints at second summit

Trump thanks Kim Jong Un for new letter, looks forward to meeting “soon”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 2, 2018
MIA/POW remains headed to the U.S. following ceremony at Osan Air Base

MIA/POW remains headed to the U.S. following ceremony at Osan Air Base

U.S. satisfied that remains are genuine, officials say

MIA/POW remains headed to the U.S. following ceremony at Osan Air Base
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Colin Zwirko August 1, 2018