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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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North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media

North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media

Top DPRK economic official headed to Syria Thursday following deputy’s August visit

North Korea, Syria set to hold economic talks in Damascus: state media
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Colin Zwirko December 5, 2019
North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east

Orangchon Power Station's Phalhyang Dam set to help solve "tense electricity issue of the country," state media says

North Korea completes new large-scale dam in country’s north east
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Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham December 4, 2019
Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA

Construction of the town-sized Jungphyong Vegetable Greenhouse Farm and Tree Nursery began in August 2018

Kim Jong Un opens large farm in a bid to “improve diets” of local people: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko December 4, 2019
North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon

North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon

Second stage completed, officials declare, with final stage deadline still set for October 2020

North Korea unveils newly-reconstructed “utopia” town in Samjiyon
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Colin Zwirko December 2, 2019
North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan

North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan

PM spokesperson declines to comment on DPRK’s apparent missile strike threat against Japan

North Korean missile tests “serious challenge” to international community: Japan
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Colin Zwirko December 2, 2019
Typhoon Lingling displaced over 6000 people on North Korea’s east coast: IFRC

Typhoon Lingling displaced over 6000 people on North Korea’s east coast: IFRC

September storm resulted in water and sanitation issues, 75,000 hectares of crops damaged, new report says

Typhoon Lingling displaced over 6000 people on North Korea’s east coast: IFRC
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Colin Zwirko November 28, 2019
Hong Kong company’s DPRK-flagged tanker conducted ship-to-ship transfer: Japan

Hong Kong company’s DPRK-flagged tanker conducted ship-to-ship transfer: Japan

The Mu Bong 1 has been recommended by the U.S. Treasury and a UN panel for suspected sanctions-busting activities

Hong Kong company’s DPRK-flagged tanker conducted ship-to-ship transfer: Japan
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Colin Zwirko November 26, 2019
New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance
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New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance

Post-2017 model seen Monday may have also appeared alongside North Korean leader last year

New Lexus spotted with Kim Jong Un in latest public appearance
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Colin Zwirko November 26, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia

North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia

DPRK team led by vice FM Ri Kil Song sought to strengthen ties with counterparts in Malaysia, Cambodia, and Laos

North Korean MFA delegation returns from two-week tour of Southeast Asia
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Colin Zwirko November 25, 2019
Malaysia to reopen embassy in Pyongyang next year, foreign minister says 

Malaysia to reopen embassy in Pyongyang next year, foreign minister says 

Vice foreign minister also set to visit DPRK by the end of the year

Malaysia to reopen embassy in Pyongyang next year, foreign minister says 
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Colin Zwirko November 21, 2019