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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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Handicap International granted UN sanctions exemption for North Korea work

Handicap International granted UN sanctions exemption for North Korea work

Medical equipment, bicycles, therapeutic materials among items approved for delivery to DPRK

Handicap International granted UN sanctions exemption for North Korea work
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 31, 2019
Reported Russian offer to build power plant in DPRK is “fiction,” says ambassador

Reported Russian offer to build power plant in DPRK is “fiction,” says ambassador

Comments follow North Korean-Russian talks in Moscow on Tuesday

Reported Russian offer to build power plant in DPRK is “fiction,” says ambassador
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 30, 2019
N. Korea supports Venezuelan President amid U.S. attempts at “coup”: Caracas

N. Korea supports Venezuelan President amid U.S. attempts at “coup”: Caracas

DPRK ambassador to Caracas sought "to strengthen the bonds of solidarity" at Tuesday meeting

N. Korea supports Venezuelan President amid U.S. attempts at “coup”: Caracas
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2019
DPRK delegation in Vladivostok for economic cooperation talks: Russian embassy

DPRK delegation in Vladivostok for economic cooperation talks: Russian embassy

Preparations for 9th IGC meeting proceeding in "strict accordance" with sanctions, Moscow says

DPRK delegation in Vladivostok for economic cooperation talks: Russian embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 29, 2019
N. Korean online shop Manmulsang gets boost with promotion in Rodong Sinmun

N. Korean online shop Manmulsang gets boost with promotion in Rodong Sinmun

Ruling party outlet hails e-commerce website as "part of our lives"

N. Korean online shop Manmulsang gets boost with promotion in Rodong Sinmun
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 28, 2019
Preparations underway to open Venezuelan embassy in Pyongyang: sources

Preparations underway to open Venezuelan embassy in Pyongyang: sources

Venezuelan FM signed document starting process following DPRK delegation's November visit to Caracas

Preparations underway to open Venezuelan embassy in Pyongyang: sources
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 25, 2019
3D model of North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort sheds light on project plans
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3D model of North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort sheds light on project plans

Video obtained by NK Pro reveals detailed blueprint and how plans changed over time

3D model of North Korea’s Wonsan Kalma beach resort sheds light on project plans
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2019
New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development

New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development

Recently-released propaganda hopes to "inspire the people," state media reports

New North Korean posters hail New Year Address, economic and scientific development
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 24, 2019
North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy

DPRK's construction of "large tourist complexes" reportedly sparking interest in public security

North Korea looking to Moscow for help policing tourism, says Russian embassy
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 23, 2019
Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea

Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea

Move could attract tourists seeking cross-border day trips, faster train journey to Pyongyang

Dandong airport set to reopen as Liaoning province eyes further links to N. Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 22, 2019