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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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Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April

Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April

Both companies to resume scheduled flights on hold over winter season

Air China, Air Koryo adding flights to Beijing-Pyongyang route in April
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Colin Zwirko March 27, 2019
Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone sees rapid progress, new construction: imagery
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Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone sees rapid progress, new construction: imagery

Resort project in advanced stages as October deadline looms, though much work remains to be done

Wonsan-Kalma tourist zone sees rapid progress, new construction: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 26, 2019
Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA

Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA

Ri Su Yong was spotted at Beijing airport on Tuesday

Top North Korean diplomat leading delegation to Laos this week: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko March 26, 2019
Coldnoodlefan: a North Korea-linked foray into sockpuppet Twitter accounts?

Coldnoodlefan: a North Korea-linked foray into sockpuppet Twitter accounts?

Pro-DPRK account displays solid links to state-run outlet Sogwang

Coldnoodlefan: a North Korea-linked foray into sockpuppet Twitter accounts?
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Colin Zwirko March 22, 2019
North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company

2018 saw massive state propaganda event held for the first time in five years

North Korea’s mass games to return in fall this year: tour company
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Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK

Nail clippers, safety pins among prohibited items now approved for delivery

Mennonite Central Committee granted sanctions exemption to bring metals into DPRK
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Colin Zwirko March 21, 2019
Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation

Lawmaker says the two sides discussed “specific projects,” but repeats concerns over sanctions

Russian parliamentary group in Pyongyang to discuss economic, regional cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 20, 2019
KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel

KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel

New promotion raises possibility of resumed work near 105-story "Hotel of Doom"

KCTV reveals large-scale plans for district surrounding iconic Ryugyong Hotel
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 19, 2019
N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA

N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA

Bilateral exchanges also continued in Pyongyang with visit of Russian parliamentary delegation

N. Korea, Russia sign agreement on economic, political exchanges in Moscow: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko March 17, 2019
North Korea has “no intention” of yielding to present U.S. demands: vice FM

North Korea has “no intention” of yielding to present U.S. demands: vice FM

DPRK leader Kim Jong Un to make an announcement on the issue "soon," Choe Son Hui says

North Korea has “no intention” of yielding to present U.S. demands: vice FM
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Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham March 14, 2019