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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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North Korean vessels exploiting tracking system flaws to evade sanctions: report

Report details how one ship’s spoofing methods reveal gaps in sanctions enforcement efforts

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 26, 2019
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North Korean foreign ministry slams U.S. sanctions extension, spins Pompeo remarks

Trump last Friday renewed “national emergency” authorizing sanctions for one year

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 26, 2019
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Top North Korean university opens new high-tech wing for consumer goods research

Kim Chaek University of Technology latest to receive sci-tech development center

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 25, 2019
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North Korea, Syria agree to fight sanctions with more economic cooperation 

Two sides also sign MOU in Pyongyang meeting agreeing to form consultatory political committee

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 24, 2019
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North Korea holding talks with Syrian, Russian officials in wake of Kim-Xi summit

Delegation from Damascus in Pyongyang as foreign ministry officials depart for talks in Moscow

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 24, 2019
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China, North Korea wrap-up fifth summit as Xi Jinping heads home

Kim and Xi visited the Sino-Korean Friendship Tower before a farewell ceremony Friday afternoon

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Oliver HothamJune 21, 2019
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Confirmed: North Korea rapidly built Xi’s new guesthouse from February to May

Building exterior shown on KCTV confirms location of Kumsusan Guesthouse in Pyongyang

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 21, 2019
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North Korea pays tribute to Xi Jinping in special mass games performance

Mass propaganda event returns for first time since suspension, though content appears China-tailored

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Oliver HothamJune 20, 2019
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Kim, Xi discuss denuclearization, economic development in first Pyongyang talks

Kim reportedly disappointed in lack of "active response from the concerned side" in nuclear talks

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 20, 2019
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Xi Jinping’s guesthouse in Pyongyang possibly new rapidly-built mansion complex

"Kumsusan Guesthouse" named in Chinese media may be new buildings across Kumsusan Palace of the Sun

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoJune 20, 2019