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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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Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA

Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA

Summit also saw Chinese President reaffirm promise to visit North Korea

Kim, Xi committed to “joint handling” of nuclear diplomacy at fourth summit: KCNA
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Colin Zwirko January 9, 2019
Major demolition underway in central Pyongyang’s Moranbong district: imagery

Major demolition underway in central Pyongyang’s Moranbong district: imagery

Latest development follows string of projects ongoing in area around Arch of Triumph

Major demolition underway in central Pyongyang’s Moranbong district: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 8, 2019
Locals still “highly vulnerable” after deadly landslides in rural N. Korea: IFRC

Locals still “highly vulnerable” after deadly landslides in rural N. Korea: IFRC

Kumchon residents lacked plan for landslides, Red Cross reports, as town continues rebuilding effort

Locals still “highly vulnerable” after deadly landslides in rural N. Korea: IFRC
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Colin Zwirko January 7, 2019
North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance

North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance

Red Cross, police officials in DPRK team express "great interest" in technical exchanges

North Korean delegation in Cambodia to learn about demining, bomb clearance
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 6, 2019
Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints

Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints

Talking points also suggest demands shifting to focus specifically on "threat" to U.S.

Progress in North Korea talks contingent upon next Kim-Trump summit, Pompeo hints
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Colin Zwirko January 4, 2019
Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un

Next U.S.-North Korea summit yet to be organized, U.S. President tells cabinet meeting

Trump offers DPRK economic “help” after receiving “great letter” from Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 2, 2019
Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un

Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un

In first response to New Year's Address, U.S. President hails DPRK's "great economic potential"

Trump reiterates support for second summit with Kim Jong Un
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko January 1, 2019
Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech: experts react

Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech: experts react

North Korea watchers weigh in on what to make of the DPRK leader's annual address

Kim Jong Un’s New Year’s speech: experts react
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Colin Zwirko January 1, 2019
In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”

In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”

DPRK leader hails diplomatic, economic progress in annual address

In New Year’s speech, Kim Jong Un says he’s ready to meet Trump “at any time”
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham December 31, 2018
North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show

Celebrity performances, lasers, countdown mark change in celebrations

North Korea rings in new year with midnight concert, drone show
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Colin Zwirko December 31, 2018