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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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U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns

Trump's top security adviser also says President willing to meet Kim Jong Un again to make a deal

U.S. could ramp up sanctions if North Korea does not denuclearize, Bolton warns
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes

Russian ambassador to U.S. cautions against all-or-nothing approach on negotiating with Pyongyang

As U.S.-DPRK talks find footing, Russia reiterates opposition to N. Korean nukes
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 5, 2019
Russia delivers 2000 tons of wheat to North Korea via the WFP: Russian embassy

Russia delivers 2000 tons of wheat to North Korea via the WFP: Russian embassy

Delivery comes as Moscow plans possible delivery of 50,000 tons of wheat

Russia delivers 2000 tons of wheat to North Korea via the WFP: Russian embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 3, 2019
Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA

DPRK leader has also invited Vietnamese leader to Pyongyang, President’s office says

Kim Jong Un vows to boost economic, military exchanges with Vietnam: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019
Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA

Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA

Amid a U.S.-DPRK summit, delegation also visited Agriculture Science Institute

Top North Korean officials toured Vietnamese military-run telecom company: VNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko March 1, 2019
U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA

U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA

State media highlights denuclearization goal, says two sides will "continue productive dialogues"

U.S., North Korea “deepen mutual respect and trust” in Hanoi summit: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 28, 2019
Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA

Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA

Two leaders held “candid and honest dialogue” on Wednesday, state media reports

Kim-Trump summit expected to end the “evil cycle of confrontation”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019
North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting

Delegation led by Ri Su Yong also shown video of local economic development on ferry ride to factory

North Korean officials tour car factory in Hai Phong ahead of Kim-Trump meeting
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 27, 2019
Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA

Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA

State media also reported on Kim’s first day in Hanoi, including DPRK embassy visit

Kim Jong Un to stay in Vietnam through March 2 for “goodwill visit”: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019
Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader

Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader

Second U.S.-DPRK summit set to kick off with dinner meeting Wednesday

Trump arrives in Hanoi ahead of second summit with North Korean leader
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko February 26, 2019