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Ifang Bremer

Ifang Bremer

Ifang Bremer is a Seoul Correspondent at NK News. He has worked on investigations for The Guardian and The Observer and previously wrote features on Korea for Dutch newspaper NRC.

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US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies

US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies

Designations appear aimed at curbing military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, while also blacklisting Chinese firm

US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 2, 2024
Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

South Korean city brings American coffee giant to observatory overlooking DMZ, seeking to promote freedom — and tourism

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 29, 2024
Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report

Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report

Investigation finds forcibly repatriated women work up to 20 hours daily and that output is disguised as ‘Made in China’

Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 29, 2024
North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

Kim Song says two sides cooperating in line with mutual defense pact but avoids confirming support for Ukraine invasion

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 28, 2024
ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting

ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting

Gyeonggi Province claims prohibition has helped curb DPRK trash balloon launches since it went into effect last month

ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 27, 2024
North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South

North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South

Removal of ROK-built infrastructure that powered Kaesong Industrial Complex marks latest step to sever inter-Korean ties

North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 26, 2024
Trump names key official in past diplomacy with North Korea as security adviser

Trump names key official in past diplomacy with North Korea as security adviser

Alex Wong helped organize summits with Kim Jong Un and will now shape foreign policy as assistant to the president

Trump names key official in past diplomacy with North Korea as security adviser
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 25, 2024
Mysterious TV networks seek to penetrate North Korea’s information firewall

Mysterious TV networks seek to penetrate North Korea’s information firewall

NK News identified three channels broadcasting content across the border that appears tailormade for DPRK audiences

Mysterious TV networks seek to penetrate North Korea’s information firewall
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Ifang Bremer November 22, 2024
Belgian firm receives OK to send $700K to North Korea for food security project

Belgian firm receives OK to send $700K to North Korea for food security project

UN grants sanctions exemption to move funds for EU initiative, though transfer dependent on DPRK opening borders

Belgian firm receives OK to send $700K to North Korea for food security project
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 22, 2024
UN calls for high-level meeting on ‘systematic’ North Korean human rights abuses

UN calls for high-level meeting on ‘systematic’ North Korean human rights abuses

General Assembly committee adopts resolution on DPRK human rights for 20th straight year despite Pyongyang’s objections

UN calls for high-level meeting on ‘systematic’ North Korean human rights abuses
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 21, 2024
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