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Colin Zwirko

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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Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies

Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies

Ban on Chinese tourists reportedly still in effect ahead of September 9 holiday, however

Visa freeze lifted for western tourists to Pyongyang: tour companies
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 21, 2018
Secretary Pompeo may visit Pyongyang again “soon”: Bolton

Secretary Pompeo may visit Pyongyang again “soon”: Bolton

Trip, if it goes ahead, will be Secretary of State's fourth this year

Secretary Pompeo may visit Pyongyang again “soon”: Bolton
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 20, 2018
Evidence “credible” in Kim Jong Nam murder case, trial to continue: judge

Evidence “credible” in Kim Jong Nam murder case, trial to continue: judge

Defense loses acquittal bid in case which could see accused face death penalty

Evidence “credible” in Kim Jong Nam murder case, trial to continue: judge
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Colin Zwirko August 16, 2018
Russian President ready to meet Kim Jong Un “at an early date”: Rodong

Russian President ready to meet Kim Jong Un “at an early date”: Rodong

Request comes in annual greetings exchanged on Korea's Liberation Day

Russian President ready to meet Kim Jong Un “at an early date”: Rodong
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 14, 2018
KPA soldier’s remains returned to North Korea via Panmunjom: UNC

KPA soldier’s remains returned to North Korea via Panmunjom: UNC

Remains reportedly washed ashore on South Korea’s northwest islands in May last year

KPA soldier’s remains returned to North Korea via Panmunjom: UNC
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Colin Zwirko August 14, 2018
N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources

N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources

Freeze could reportedly last until September 9 National Foundation Day

N. Korea freezes all tourist visa processing ahead of September holiday: sources
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Colin Zwirko August 13, 2018
Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event
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Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event

Scale of military role in any forthcoming anniversary celebrations unclear from imagery

Satellite imagery hints at possible military component at N.Korean anniversary event
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 10, 2018
Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday

Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday

North, South to discuss logistics for next Moon-Kim meeting, Panmunjom Declaration implementation

Two Koreas to discuss next summit at high-level talks on Monday
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Oliver Hotham August 9, 2018
Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media

Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media

Rodong Sinmun continues spate of anti-U.S. commentary as dialogue stalls

Peace deal must come before denuclearization, insists North Korean media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 8, 2018
In Tehran meeting, Iranian President warns N. Korean FM about “unreliable” U.S.

In Tehran meeting, Iranian President warns N. Korean FM about “unreliable” U.S.

Two agree on "expansion of relations" as Ri condemns Washington's reimposition of sanctions

In Tehran meeting, Iranian President warns N. Korean FM about “unreliable” U.S.
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko August 8, 2018