May 07, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Jacco Zwetsloot

Jacco Zwetsloot

Jacco Zwetsloot has been the host of the NK News Podcast since episode 1 in February 2018. He has interviewed a wide range of guests about their knowledge of and experience in North Korea, from celebrity defectors to high-ranking U.S. government officials. His goal is to help as wide a cross-section of North Korea-related stories as possible be told, in order to build up a fuller picture. Jacco has a Master of Arts from Leiden University, for which he wrote a thesis on North Korean graphic novels.

Evergreen

How South Koreans really feel about unification – NKNews Podcast Ep.74

KINU's Lee Sang-shin talks public opinion, methodology, and changing perceptions of the North

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootJune 4, 2019
North Korea News Podcast

How Trump can get a real deal with North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.73

The Heritage Foundation's Bruce Klingner talks arms control, sanctions, and the ROK-U.S. alliance

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootMay 27, 2019
North Korea News Podcast

How to address North Korea’s dire humanitarian situation – NKNews Podcast Ep.72

Dr. Kee Park discusses maximum pressure, medical cooperation, and a recent trip to the DPRK

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootMay 21, 2019
North Korea News Podcast

Moon Chung-in on economic cooperation and unification – NKNews Podcast Ep.71

The influential Blue House advisor talks summits, sanctions, and diplomatic strategy

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootMay 13, 2019
North Korea News Podcast

What exactly did North Korea test over the weekend? – NKNews Podcast Ep.70

The NK News Seoul team discusses the DPRK's new rocket and prospects for diplomacy going forward

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootMay 6, 2019
North Korea News Podcast

Unpacking the mystery of North Korea’s “ghost ships” – NKNews Podcast Ep.69

Filmmaker Nicholas Ahlmark discusses his new documentary investigating the enigmatic phenomenon

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootApril 29, 2019
Evergreen

How to read the North Korean media – NKNews Podcast Ep.68

NK Pro's Minyoung Rachel Lee discusses the subtle art of propaganda analysis

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootApril 22, 2019
North Korea News Podcast

To Pyongyang and back again – NKNews Podcast Ep.67

The NK News team discusses a recent trip to the DPRK and last week's leadership reshuffle

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootApril 16, 2019
North Korea News Podcast

How inter-Korean diplomacy impacts South Korea’s military – NKNews Podcast Ep.66

Retired LTG Chun In-bum talks readiness, trust-building, and the end of joint military drills

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootApril 8, 2019
North Korea News Podcast

Open for business? Law and litigation in North Korea – NKNews Podcast Ep.65

Michael Hay discusses his time running a law firm in Pyongyang — and prospects for the future

Jacco ZwetslootJacco ZwetslootApril 1, 2019
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