March 28, 2024

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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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China rejects leaked UN report details of sanctions breaches to help North Korea

China rejects leaked UN report details of sanctions breaches to help North Korea

2020 Panel of Experts report details DPRK coal exports to Chinese ports and via ship-to-ship transfers

China rejects leaked UN report details of sanctions breaches to help North Korea
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Colin Zwirko February 11, 2020
New N. Korean stamps push propaganda line to “break through” sanctions hardships

New N. Korean stamps push propaganda line to “break through” sanctions hardships

Five new stamps follow Kim Jong Un’s new year plenum speech, focus on countering sanctions and other top 2020 policies

New N. Korean stamps push propaganda line to “break through” sanctions hardships
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Colin Zwirko February 11, 2020
Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan

Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan

Chon Ma San began broadcasting location in October, showing at least four trips and lengthy loitering in Korea Strait

Sanctioned North Korean tanker caught in ship-to-ship transfer near China: Japan
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Colin Zwirko February 10, 2020
Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
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Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work

Eugene Bell Foundation likely to utilize new Global Fund grant for TB work, while WHO to ship telemedicine equipment

Latest North Korea sanctions exemptions to boost TB treatment, telemedicine work
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Colin Zwirko February 7, 2020
North Korea appoints vice foreign minister as new ambassador to Russia

North Korea appoints vice foreign minister as new ambassador to Russia

Previous ambassador left Moscow last summer, as Sin Hong Chol enters role with long history of experience with Russia

North Korea appoints vice foreign minister as new ambassador to Russia
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Colin Zwirko February 6, 2020
North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year

North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year

Coverage of Sinchon Museum showcasing alleged American atrocities continues without explicit U.S. mention

North Korean state media’s anti-U.S. propaganda remains coded in new year
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Colin Zwirko February 5, 2020
N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread

N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread

Diplomats and NGO workers not allowed to visit shops and hotels in Pyongyang through at least February 15, MFA says

N. Korea enhances restrictions on foreign residents to block coronavirus spread
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Colin Zwirko February 4, 2020
Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns

Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns

DPRK flag carrier Air Koryo also updates schedule to reflect flight cancellations

Train service to North Korea from China and Russia suspended amid virus concerns
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Colin Zwirko February 3, 2020
Multiple flights between North Korea and China canceled amid coronavirus scare

Multiple flights between North Korea and China canceled amid coronavirus scare

Route to Vladivostok not affected, however, according to the Russian embassy in Pyongyang

Multiple flights between North Korea and China canceled amid coronavirus scare
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Colin Zwirko January 24, 2020
North Korea may be preparing to hold military parade, satellite imagery suggests
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North Korea may be preparing to hold military parade, satellite imagery suggests

Soldier formations appear at Mirim Parade Training Facility in Pyongyang ahead of notable February anniversaries

North Korea may be preparing to hold military parade, satellite imagery suggests
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Colin Zwirko January 23, 2020
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