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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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UN “in dialogue” with North Korea over request to reduce humanitarian aid workers

UN “in dialogue” with North Korea over request to reduce humanitarian aid workers

Spokesperson confirmed letter from DPRK was received on the issue

UN “in dialogue” with North Korea over request to reduce humanitarian aid workers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 6, 2019
North Korea makes major progress at Onpho Greenhouse Farm project: Rodong Sinmun

North Korea makes major progress at Onpho Greenhouse Farm project: Rodong Sinmun

Tree nursery, housing complex in final stages at complex, state media says

North Korea makes major progress at Onpho Greenhouse Farm project: Rodong Sinmun
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2019
New Sino-DPRK cross-border road bridge may open soon, photos suggest
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New Sino-DPRK cross-border road bridge may open soon, photos suggest

Larger bridge near large Chinese city of Yanbian could see trade traffic rise

New Sino-DPRK cross-border road bridge may open soon, photos suggest
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 4, 2019
New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang

New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang

Luxury goods, hotel equipment, farm-use drone among items displayed in latest North Korea expo

New trade fair featuring “high-tech” Chinese products kicks off in Pyongyang
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Colin Zwirko September 3, 2019
High-level North Korean delegation heads to Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum

High-level North Korean delegation heads to Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum

Meetings with Primorye governor, Russian Far East development minister scheduled: embassy

High-level North Korean delegation heads to Vladivostok for Eastern Economic Forum
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 2, 2019
Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December

Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December

In first economic visit since May, N. Korean leader shown resort's rapid construction over summer

Kim Jong Un delays opening of Yangdok hot springs and ski resort until December
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 30, 2019
N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again

N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again

Statement from Korea-Europe Assoc. says Britain, France, and Germany are "meddling" in DPRK defense

N. Korea condemns European countries for UNSC meeting, defends missile tests again
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2019
In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”

In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”

North Koreans participating in 61st Damascus International Fair this week

In Syria for trade fair, North Korea hopes to boost “joint industrial projects”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 29, 2019
North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities

North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities

Meetings in Khabarovsk, Amur this week see DPRK diplomats promote boosting economic ties

North Korean MFA delegation talks trade in tour of Russian Far East cities
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 28, 2019
UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests

UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests

U.S. not promoting meeting in order to keep talks with DPRK on track, sources say

UNSC to hold second closed-door meeting this month on N. Korean missile tests
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 27, 2019