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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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Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?

Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?

The current U.S. ambassador to the Philippines has extensive experience dealing with DPRK officials

Who is Sung Kim, the American diplomat leading talks with the North Koreans?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 28, 2018
Shinzo Abe “supports” Trump decision to cancel DPRK-U.S. summit: Kyodo

Shinzo Abe “supports” Trump decision to cancel DPRK-U.S. summit: Kyodo

International reaction to surprise cancellation more mixed, however

Shinzo Abe “supports” Trump decision to cancel DPRK-U.S. summit: Kyodo
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Colin Zwirko May 25, 2018
Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang

Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang

Arirang-style event set to take place this fall

Preparations for September mass games event underway in Pyongyang
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Colin Zwirko May 23, 2018
Kim Jong Un will not “play” Trump, denuclearization remains U.S. goal: Pence

Kim Jong Un will not “play” Trump, denuclearization remains U.S. goal: Pence

Vice President says Washington still open to summit

Kim Jong Un will not “play” Trump, denuclearization remains U.S. goal: Pence
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Colin Zwirko May 21, 2018
Major ROK bank to set up task force exploring inter-Korean economic cooperation

Major ROK bank to set up task force exploring inter-Korean economic cooperation

KEB Hana Bank among several companies eyeing Northern business opportunities should sanctions ease

Major ROK bank to set up task force exploring inter-Korean economic cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 21, 2018
DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price

DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price

Sources say 100 euro "donation" now streamlining process

DPRK loyalty badges now easier to obtain for foreigners, but come with a price
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 20, 2018
Air Koryo to begin weekly Pyongyang-Wonsan flights in June: state media

Air Koryo to begin weekly Pyongyang-Wonsan flights in June: state media

New route likely aimed at expanding tourism to DPRK's east coast, source suggests

Air Koryo to begin weekly Pyongyang-Wonsan flights in June: state media
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Colin Zwirko May 17, 2018
Access, transparency remain concerns for North Korea operations: WFP chief

Access, transparency remain concerns for North Korea operations: WFP chief

David Beasley says country allowed "greater access" during recent visit, but that hurdles remain

Access, transparency remain concerns for North Korea operations: WFP chief
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko May 15, 2018
Seoul could help set up N. Korean banks post-sanctions: ROK financial regulator

Seoul could help set up N. Korean banks post-sanctions: ROK financial regulator

Financial Supervisory Service report argues China could provide a model for DPRK financial reform

Seoul could help set up N. Korean banks post-sanctions: ROK financial regulator
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Colin Zwirko May 14, 2018
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