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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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U.S. releases new imagery of North Korea-linked illicit STS oil transfers

State Department says UN must “formally recognize” breach of caps on refined petroleum transfers

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 26, 2018
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DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

Two sides vow to improve ties in Moscow agreement

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 26, 2018
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Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Talks on "FFVD" come as hope fades for high-level U.S.-DPRK meeting this month

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 25, 2018
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UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund

Money to go towards treating malnutrition and a clean water and hygiene project

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 25, 2018
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Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Miguel Díaz-Canel previously visited Pyongyang, met with Kim Jong Un in 2015

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 24, 2018
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“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

Tomás Ojea Quintana says ROK, U.S. must raise issue with DPRK in future talks

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 23, 2018
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UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

Over half of funds to go towards tuberculosis treatment efforts, CERF says

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 23, 2018
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Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

State media touts flood prevention, housing construction in "transforming town" near DPRK capital

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 22, 2018
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New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

DPRK touts up-and-coming tech at this week's 2018 National Exhibition of IT Successes

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 19, 2018
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UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

New additions follow enhanced joint efforts at sea by U.S. and allies

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoOctober 17, 2018