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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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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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2018
Far from the parades: lives of North Koreans outside the capital, in pictures
Photo story

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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 11, 2018
“Suffering of millions” in North Korea requires urgent funding: WFP

“Suffering of millions” in North Korea requires urgent funding: WFP

Agency asking for USD$15.2 million for the next five months

“Suffering of millions” in North Korea requires urgent funding: WFP
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 10, 2018
Kim Jong Un says Pope welcome to visit Pyongyang: Blue House

Kim Jong Un says Pope welcome to visit Pyongyang: Blue House

Moon to deliver Kim's invitation, attend "Mass for Peace" for Korean Peninsula in Vatican next week

Kim Jong Un says Pope welcome to visit Pyongyang: Blue House
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 9, 2018