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December 14, 2024

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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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South Korean living in Australia meets family in North Korea on rare trip

South Korean living in Australia meets family in North Korea on rare trip

Seoul says 80-something ROK national reunited with two nephews as part of private visit, first of its kind in five years

South Korean living in Australia meets family in North Korea on rare trip
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 10, 2024
US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South

US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South

Commander of INDOPACOM says forces in region are on ‘heightened watch status’ for possible DPRK ‘opportunism’

US strengthens surveillance of North Korea amid martial law fallout in South
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 9, 2024
ROK martial law ‘chaos’ validates North Korea’s security concerns, Russia says

ROK martial law ‘chaos’ validates North Korea’s security concerns, Russia says

Moscow claims South Korea is ‘predictably unstable,’ as experts express concern that the crisis plays into Russia’s hand

ROK martial law ‘chaos’ validates North Korea’s security concerns, Russia says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 6, 2024
Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea

Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea

Yoon’s actions raise concerns about joint security posture, alliance management and ROK’s commitment to democratic norms

Martial law chaos tests US-ROK alliance, and joint efforts to deter North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 4, 2024
South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’

South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’

Experts question Yoon Suk-yeol’s justification for unprecedented measure as political chaos engulfs country

South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Ifang Bremer December 4, 2024
Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower

Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower

Footage released by Seoul highlights dangerous working conditions as DPRK dismantles inter-Korean power lines

Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy December 3, 2024
Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade

Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade

South Korea pledges to work with international community to confirm status of Choi Chun-kil and five other ROK detainees

Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 3, 2024
Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea
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Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea

NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses the latest leaflet launches and mysterious TV channels targeting DPRK viewers

Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 3, 2024
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
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