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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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Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry

Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry

Radar systems purchase comes as Tokyo relaxes missile alert level at sea

Japan pushes ahead with missile defense upgrade amid North Korean outcry
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 4, 2018
North Korean, U.S. officials resumed Panmunjom talks over weekend: State

North Korean, U.S. officials resumed Panmunjom talks over weekend: State

First official meetings since June 12 summit come ahead of expected Pompeo visit to Pyongyang

North Korean, U.S. officials resumed Panmunjom talks over weekend: State
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko July 2, 2018
South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency planning to open bureau in Pyongyang: official

South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency planning to open bureau in Pyongyang: official

Formal proposal for bureau already submitted to North Korea's KCNA, reports Yonhap

South Korea’s Yonhap News Agency planning to open bureau in Pyongyang: official
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2018
What to expect from Harry Harris, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea

What to expect from Harry Harris, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea

Consistency will be key for U.S.-ROK alliance amid negotiations with Pyongyang

What to expect from Harry Harris, the new U.S. ambassador to South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 29, 2018
Senate approves Harry Harris as U.S. ambassador to South Korea

Senate approves Harry Harris as U.S. ambassador to South Korea

Position has been vacant since January last year

Senate approves Harry Harris as U.S. ambassador to South Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 28, 2018
UFG drill suspension “increases prospects” for N. Korea-U.S. diplomacy: Mattis

UFG drill suspension “increases prospects” for N. Korea-U.S. diplomacy: Mattis

Speaking in Seoul, Secretary of Defense also says no plans to scale down U.S. troop numbers in ROK

UFG drill suspension “increases prospects” for N. Korea-U.S. diplomacy: Mattis
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham June 28, 2018
Two Koreas begin day of talks on cross-border highway links

Two Koreas begin day of talks on cross-border highway links

Meeting will focus on resuming past projects, including improving infrastructure in DPRK

Two Koreas begin day of talks on cross-border highway links
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2018
Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates
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Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates

Construction on long-delayed project stepped up on both sides of border

Amid improving Sino-DPRK relations, work on Tumen River bridge accelerates
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 27, 2018
Turkey, N. Korea begin negotiations over Turkish soldier remains

Turkey, N. Korea begin negotiations over Turkish soldier remains

Talks followed Turkish ROK Ambassador's early June trip to Pyongyang

Turkey, N. Korea begin negotiations over Turkish soldier remains
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 26, 2018
Anti-U.S. rhetoric missing from DPRK’s Korean War anniversary coverage

Anti-U.S. rhetoric missing from DPRK’s Korean War anniversary coverage

Further signs of shift in North Korean propaganda narrative ahead of continuing U.S.-DPRK talks

Anti-U.S. rhetoric missing from DPRK’s Korean War anniversary coverage
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 25, 2018