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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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DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges

Two sides vow to improve ties in Moscow agreement

DPRK, Russian ruling parties agree to step up “economic development” exchanges
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 26, 2018
Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State

Talks on "FFVD" come as hope fades for high-level U.S.-DPRK meeting this month

Top U.S. diplomat on North Korea heading to Seoul on Monday: State
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2018
UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund

UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund

Money to go towards treating malnutrition and a clean water and hygiene project

UNICEF receives USD$3.2 million for DPRK aid efforts from UN emergency fund
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 25, 2018
Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says

Miguel Díaz-Canel previously visited Pyongyang, met with Kim Jong Un in 2015

Cuban President to visit North Korea in coming weeks, foreign minister says
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 24, 2018
“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur

Tomás Ojea Quintana says ROK, U.S. must raise issue with DPRK in future talks

“No substantial changes” to N. Korean human rights situation: Special Rapporteur
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2018
UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea

Over half of funds to go towards tuberculosis treatment efforts, CERF says

UN emergency fund approves USD$6.72 million for humanitarian efforts in N. Korea
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 23, 2018
Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery

State media touts flood prevention, housing construction in "transforming town" near DPRK capital

Small town sees major construction six years after deadly floods: imagery
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 22, 2018
New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media

DPRK touts up-and-coming tech at this week's 2018 National Exhibition of IT Successes

New North Korean VR software using prominent HTC VIVE system: state media
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 19, 2018
UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers

New additions follow enhanced joint efforts at sea by U.S. and allies

UN designates three vessels for suspected ship-to-ship oil transfers
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 17, 2018
Far from the parades: lives of North Koreans outside the capital, in pictures
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Far from the parades: lives of North Koreans outside the capital, in pictures

Contrast between Pyongyang and rest of country remains stark, photos reveal

Far from the parades: lives of North Koreans outside the capital, in pictures
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko October 16, 2018