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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 Bluesky / Twitter.

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Twice-weekly Dalian-Pyongyang charter flights underway

Twice-weekly Dalian-Pyongyang charter flights underway

DPRK state carrier Air Koryo reported to run new route from September 13 to October 21

Twice-weekly Dalian-Pyongyang charter flights underway
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 26, 2018
North Korean media accuses U.S. of “scheming” against inter-Korean cooperation

North Korean media accuses U.S. of “scheming” against inter-Korean cooperation

Washington must stop interference in Pyongyang-Seoul relations, Arirang Meari says

North Korean media accuses U.S. of “scheming” against inter-Korean cooperation
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 25, 2018
UN grants exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: Sawiris

UN grants exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: Sawiris

Security Council's 1718 committee yet to confirm the news, however

UN grants exemption for Orascom to operate Koryolink J/V cell network: Sawiris
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 24, 2018
Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo

Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo

Austrian gondolas also in use at Masikryong Ski Resort were sold to Chinese company in 2014

Kim, Moon rode in controversial cable car during Mt. Paektu visit: photo
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 20, 2018
320+ company Autumn International Trade Fair kicks off in Pyongyang

320+ company Autumn International Trade Fair kicks off in Pyongyang

DPRK claims over 320 companies present, including several from overseas

320+ company Autumn International Trade Fair kicks off in Pyongyang
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 18, 2018
Denuclearization to be “central issue” at Moon-Kim summit: Blue House

Denuclearization to be “central issue” at Moon-Kim summit: Blue House

Three-day event to include live TV broadcasts and visits to major landmarks, restaurants

Denuclearization to be “central issue” at Moon-Kim summit: Blue House
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 17, 2018
North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda

North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda

"Self-reliant" consumerism on display in new batch of state media posters

North Korea highlights consumer products, economy in new propaganda
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 14, 2018
North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East

North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East

Two sides also discussed cross-border bridge project and DPRK laborer restrictions in EEF meeting

North Korea to open trade office in Russian Far East
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 13, 2018
S.Korean President urges Trump, Kim to make “bold decision” in nuclear talks

S.Korean President urges Trump, Kim to make “bold decision” in nuclear talks

U.S. special envoy in Seoul to discuss coordination amid U.S.-DPRK reboot

S.Korean President urges Trump, Kim to make “bold decision” in nuclear talks
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Dagyum Ji September 11, 2018
Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA

North Korean leader also praised inter-Korean cooperation, affirmed Sept. summit plans

Kim Jong Un reaffirmed “determination to denuclearize” to ROK envoys: KCNA
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko September 5, 2018