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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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In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”

Progress nearing third and final stage, Kim says, as images show drastic changes since April visit

In Samjiyon visit, Kim Jong Un says construction a blow to U.S.-led “enemies”
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Colin Zwirko October 16, 2019
New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA

In promotion materials, Chinese exhibition partner boasts of city’s untapped market, advantages over Rason

New international trade fair in DPRK’s Chongjin city kicked off on Monday: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko October 15, 2019
Apartment blocks being demolished near Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel, imagery shows
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Apartment blocks being demolished near Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel, imagery shows

Bulldozing of older buildings appears to be emerging trend in North Korean capital’s center

Apartment blocks being demolished near Pyongyang’s Ryugyong Hotel, imagery shows
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Colin Zwirko October 14, 2019
RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora

RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora

Two countries to make “further developments” in relations next year, he said

RETRACTED: Russian President Putin to visit NKorea in 2020: Amb. Matsegora
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Colin Zwirko October 10, 2019
N. Korea hopes Russian state media helps fight “fake news” in DPRK coverage: TASS

N. Korea hopes Russian state media helps fight “fake news” in DPRK coverage: TASS

Two countries’ state media agencies inked new cooperation agreement in Pyongyang

N. Korea hopes Russian state media helps fight “fake news” in DPRK coverage: TASS
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Colin Zwirko October 9, 2019
Work continues on DPRK side to connect long-stalled cross-border bridge with China
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Work continues on DPRK side to connect long-stalled cross-border bridge with China

Following demolition of homes in road’s path, clearing continues toward DPRK highway

Work continues on DPRK side to connect long-stalled cross-border bridge with China
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Colin Zwirko October 8, 2019
North Korean fishing boat sinks following collision with Japanese patrol vessel

North Korean fishing boat sinks following collision with Japanese patrol vessel

All 20 DPRK crewmembers rescued, Japanese Coast Guard said Monday afternoon

North Korean fishing boat sinks following collision with Japanese patrol vessel
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Colin Zwirko October 7, 2019
U.S. must take steps to withdraw “hostile policy” before more talks: DPRK MFA

U.S. must take steps to withdraw “hostile policy” before more talks: DPRK MFA

Foreign ministry reiterates year-end deadline, claims U.S. failed to bring “new calculation”

U.S. must take steps to withdraw “hostile policy” before more talks: DPRK MFA
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Colin Zwirko October 6, 2019
North Korean TV aired doctored image in recent SLBM test coverage: analysis

North Korean TV aired doctored image in recent SLBM test coverage: analysis

Experts suggest this could be evidence that Kim Jong Un indeed attended test launch

North Korean TV aired doctored image in recent SLBM test coverage: analysis
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Colin Zwirko October 4, 2019
Venezuela’s President Maduro confirms plans to visit Pyongyang “soon”

Venezuela’s President Maduro confirms plans to visit Pyongyang “soon”

Two countries also reported to have signed tech, industrial, military agreements

Venezuela’s President Maduro confirms plans to visit Pyongyang “soon”
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Colin Zwirko October 3, 2019