March 29, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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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U.S. rejects Chinese, Russian moves to relax North Korean sanctions

State Dept. reiterates call on DPRK to refrain from provocation, resume negotiations as Biegun trip to Seoul wraps up

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 16, 2019
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In Seoul, Biegun rejects N. Korea’s year-end deadline, recent “hostile” actions

Provocation by North possible in coming days, U.S. official said, while calling for negotiations to restart

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 15, 2019
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North Korea hails recent tests as improving new “strategic weapon” development

U.S. warned peace will be in jeopardy if they respond negatively following probable rocket engine test Friday

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 14, 2019
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North Korea says it conducted test to bolster its “strategic nuclear deterrent”

Test is second at the Sohae Satellite Launching Ground in the past week and comes as U.S. official set to visit ROK

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 14, 2019
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North Korean top-priority fertilizer plant appears to be nearing completion

Stated aims of project which opened in mid-2017 are to boost agricultural production and “C1” chemical industry

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 13, 2019
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North Korea and Syria sign protocols on trade, labor, and scientific cooperation

Three days of meetings in Damascus see agreements signed in dozens of areas between multiple ministries

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 12, 2019
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New North Korean intranet portal boasts job recruitment service for businesses

“Self-Development” portal adds to plethora of sites offering shopping, delivery, and online document services

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 10, 2019
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North Korean space agency reappears amid speculation over renewed activity 

Developments by National Aerospace Development Administration promoted in banner on new intranet portal

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 10, 2019
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Russia continuing talks on reconstruction and repair of North Korean power grid

Joint working group on electric energy cooperation met in Pyongyang Friday with visit by Russian deputy energy minister

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 9, 2019
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DPRK-Syria economic talks, aimed at countering sanctions, underway in Damascus

Joint Economic Committee holding three days of meetings, with signing ceremonies set for Wednesday

Colin ZwirkoColin ZwirkoDecember 9, 2019
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