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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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No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists

No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists

In Seoul, Secretary of State seeks to clarify President Trump's Wednesday comments

No sanctions relief until North Korea denuclearizes, Pompeo insists
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 14, 2018
Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat

Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat

North Koreans offered economic prosperity in Trumpian fashion, but message may have been lost on Kim

Trump’s “movie trailer” pitch to Kim Jong Un sees return of military threat
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 13, 2018
North Korea welcomes Trump’s promise to end military exercises: KCNA

North Korea welcomes Trump’s promise to end military exercises: KCNA

Kim also accepts invitation to Washington in extended summit coverage in Rodong Sinmun

North Korea welcomes Trump’s promise to end military exercises: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 12, 2018
North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun

North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun

State news front page shows photos of Kim Jong Un in Singapore's downtown hours after city tour

North Korea will learn from Singapore’s economic development: Rodong Sinmun
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2018
The Kim-Trump Singapore summit: How did we get here?

The Kim-Trump Singapore summit: How did we get here?

The road to the historic meeting has seen its fair share of ups and downs

The Kim-Trump Singapore summit: How did we get here?
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 11, 2018
Kim, Trump arrive in Singapore for landmark summit

Kim, Trump arrive in Singapore for landmark summit

Singaporean Prime Minister met North Korean leader on Sunday, will meet President Monday

Kim, Trump arrive in Singapore for landmark summit
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 10, 2018
Singaporean foreign minister visiting Pyongyang ahead of Kim-Trump summit: MFA

Singaporean foreign minister visiting Pyongyang ahead of Kim-Trump summit: MFA

Visit to DPRK follows FM Balakrishnan's Washington trip earlier in the week

Singaporean foreign minister visiting Pyongyang ahead of Kim-Trump summit: MFA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 6, 2018
Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights

Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights

Flights between DPRK and Chinese capital to restart following a six-month hiatus

Air China to resume regular Beijing-Pyongyang flights
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 5, 2018
Trump meets Kim Yong Chol at White House, says June 12 summit to go ahead

Trump meets Kim Yong Chol at White House, says June 12 summit to go ahead

President receives personal letter from Kim Jong Un, says deal may take more than one meeting

Trump meets Kim Yong Chol at White House, says June 12 summit to go ahead
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2018
New North Korean propaganda posters promote April 27 Panmunjom Declaration

New North Korean propaganda posters promote April 27 Panmunjom Declaration

Three main points of April statement appear in new posters

New North Korean propaganda posters promote April 27 Panmunjom Declaration
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko June 1, 2018