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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 Korean diplomat defector under protection in third country, NIS says

North Korean diplomat defector under protection in third country, NIS says

Lawmaker reveals status of former chargé d'affairs following closed-door briefing by spy agency

North Korean diplomat defector under protection in third country, NIS says
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Colin Zwirko August 1, 2019
North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says

North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says

Man was found near Imjin River just before midnight

North Korean soldier defected to South on Wednesday night, ROK military says
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Colin Zwirko July 31, 2019
New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon

New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon

Secretary Esper’s visit to likely focus on North Korea, alliance issues, ROK MND says

New U.S. defense chief to visit South Korea in August: Pentagon
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Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019
Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang

Over 1 million euros to be transferred for Italian firm’s technical support

Italy granted UN sanctions exemption to fund Food Security Office in Pyongyang
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Colin Zwirko July 30, 2019
North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua

North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua

DPRK ready to give "preferential" treatment to PRC investors, NTA director says

North Korea seeking greater Chinese investment in tourism industry: Xinhua
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Colin Zwirko July 29, 2019
Delegation of North Korea’s Central Court visiting China, KCNA reports

Delegation of North Korea’s Central Court visiting China, KCNA reports

Trip follows signing of MOU between two countries’ top prosecutors in June

Delegation of North Korea’s Central Court visiting China, KCNA reports
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Colin Zwirko July 15, 2019
Pyongyang health appliances expo attracted over 100 DPRK, foreign firms: photos
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Pyongyang health appliances expo attracted over 100 DPRK, foreign firms: photos

PRC-based expo promoter claimed companies from several cities succeeded in making local contacts

Pyongyang health appliances expo attracted over 100 DPRK, foreign firms: photos
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Colin Zwirko July 15, 2019
Chinese surveillance software in use across range of N. Korean facilities: photos

Chinese surveillance software in use across range of N. Korean facilities: photos

Industry leader Hikvision under scrutiny in U.S. for possible information-sharing with Beijing

Chinese surveillance software in use across range of N. Korean facilities: photos
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Colin Zwirko July 12, 2019
Delegation of North Korea’s Ministry of People’s Security visiting China: KCNA

Delegation of North Korea’s Ministry of People’s Security visiting China: KCNA

DPRK police agency continues work with Beijing after recent Russia cooperation

Delegation of North Korea’s Ministry of People’s Security visiting China: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko July 10, 2019
Former Russian diplomat Toloraya to soon join UN panel on North Korea sanctions

Former Russian diplomat Toloraya to soon join UN panel on North Korea sanctions

Move follows recent appointment of former UK Ambassador to the DPRK to Panel of Experts

Former Russian diplomat Toloraya to soon join UN panel on North Korea sanctions
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Colin Zwirko July 9, 2019