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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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Spike in DPRK fishing boat rescues off Russian Far East coast this year: official

Spike in DPRK fishing boat rescues off Russian Far East coast this year: official

Primorye governor, Russian ambassador to North have complained of illegal fishing problem in region

Spike in DPRK fishing boat rescues off Russian Far East coast this year: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 8, 2018
Pompeo en route to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

Pompeo en route to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un

High-stakes talks to likely focus on upcoming U.S.-DPRK summit, denuclearization

Pompeo en route to Pyongyang for talks with Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 6, 2018
Rapid progress at Samjiyon construction project since summer, imagery reveals
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Rapid progress at Samjiyon construction project since summer, imagery reveals

Over 100 new buildings appear to have sprouted up since Kim Jong Un's July visit

Rapid progress at Samjiyon construction project since summer, imagery reveals
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 5, 2018
Pyongyang street life amid September celebrations, in pictures
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Pyongyang street life amid September celebrations, in pictures

North Korean capital busy with event preparations, but its millions still stick to their routines

Pyongyang street life amid September celebrations, in pictures
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 27, 2018
Twice-weekly Dalian-Pyongyang charter flights underway

Twice-weekly Dalian-Pyongyang charter flights underway

DPRK state carrier Air Koryo reported to run new route from September 13 to October 21

Twice-weekly Dalian-Pyongyang charter flights underway
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 26, 2018
North Korean media accuses U.S. of “scheming” against inter-Korean cooperation

North Korean media accuses U.S. of “scheming” against inter-Korean cooperation

Washington must stop interference in Pyongyang-Seoul relations, Arirang Meari says

North Korean media accuses U.S. of “scheming” against inter-Korean cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 25, 2018
UN grants exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: Sawiris

UN grants exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: Sawiris

Security Council's 1718 committee yet to confirm the news, however

UN grants exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: Sawiris
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 24, 2018
Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo

Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo

Austrian gondolas also in use at Masikryong Ski Resort were sold to Chinese company in 2014

Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 20, 2018
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
Colin Zwirko
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
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 17, 2018