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Jacco Zwetsloot

Jacco Zwetsloot

Jacco Zwetsloot has been the host of the NK News Podcast since episode 1 in February 2018. He has interviewed a wide range of guests about their knowledge of and experience in North Korea, from celebrity defectors to high-ranking U.S. government officials. His goal is to help as wide a cross-section of North Korea-related stories as possible be told, in order to build up a fuller picture. Jacco has a Master of Arts from Leiden University, for which he wrote a thesis on North Korean graphic novels.

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H. R. McMaster on North Korea and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 182
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H. R. McMaster on North Korea and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 182

The former U.S. National Security Advisor discusses why past talks have failed and what to do going forward

H. R. McMaster on North Korea and denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 182
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 11, 2021
Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181
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Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181

In this roundtable podcast, the NK News team discusses leaflets, culture crackdowns and the U.S. policy review

Biden’s North Korea policy review and what it means – NKNews Podcast Ep. 181
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot May 4, 2021
The US, sanctions and North Korean denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 180
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The US, sanctions and North Korean denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 180

Anthony Ruggiero discusses the impact of sanctions on North Korea and his time with the U.S. National Security Council

The US, sanctions and North Korean denuclearization – NKNews Podcast Ep. 180
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 27, 2021
North Korea and the ‘third world’ – NKNews Podcast Ep. 179
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North Korea and the ‘third world’ – NKNews Podcast Ep. 179

Benjamin R. Young discusses his new book, "Guns, Guerillas, and the Great Leader" about North Korea during the Cold War

North Korea and the ‘third world’ – NKNews Podcast Ep. 179
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 20, 2021
Coming to America – NKNews Podcast Ep. 178
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Coming to America – NKNews Podcast Ep. 178

North Korean defector Hyun-seung "Arthur" Lee shares his perspective on North Korea's leadership and everyday lives

Coming to America – NKNews Podcast Ep. 178
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 13, 2021
Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177
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Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177

Dr. Cho Nam Han discusses ways the international community can help fight disease in North Korea

Diabetes and healthcare in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 177
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot April 6, 2021
Ballistic missiles, alliances and extraditions – NKNews Podcast Ep. 176
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Ballistic missiles, alliances and extraditions – NKNews Podcast Ep. 176

The NK News team talks about recent developments concerning North Korea in this roundtable discussion

Ballistic missiles, alliances and extraditions – NKNews Podcast Ep. 176
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 30, 2021
Understanding North Korea’s missiles and military – NKNews Podcast Ep. 175
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Understanding North Korea’s missiles and military – NKNews Podcast Ep. 175

Joost Oliemans discusses North Korean submarines, arms dealing and weapons systems

Understanding North Korea’s missiles and military – NKNews Podcast Ep. 175
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 23, 2021
US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174
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US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174

Lt. Col. Steve Tharp (ret) discusses why joint drills are important for stability on the Korean Peninsula

US-ROK joint military exercises, explained – NKNews Podcast Ep. 174
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 16, 2021
Art, power and propaganda in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 173
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Art, power and propaganda in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 173

Koen de Ceuster discusses the fine line between art and propaganda in the DPRK

Art, power and propaganda in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep. 173
Jacco Zwetsloot
Jacco Zwetsloot March 8, 2021
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