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July 27, 2024

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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 sanctions Russian entities for transfer and testing of North Korean missiles

US sanctions Russian entities for transfer and testing of North Korean missiles

Designation of airline, research complex and firing range come after Russia appeared to use DPRK missiles in Ukraine

US sanctions Russian entities for transfer and testing of North Korean missiles
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 12, 2024
North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report

North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report

Defector testimony appears to be first evidence of executions since DPRK stipulated death penalty for serious violations

North Korea has executed citizens for violating COVID rules: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 11, 2024
Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023

Report points to problems transferring cash due to border closures, as expert says fundraising will only get harder

Lack of funding scuppered North Korean Red Cross’ plans in first half of 2023
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 9, 2024
Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire

Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire

Decision to suspend ‘non-hostility zone’ in Yellow Sea marks South Korea’s latest rollback of inter-Korean military deal

Seoul says it will resume sea border drills over North Korean artillery fire
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 8, 2024
North Korean artillery fire triggers evacuation alerts for ROK border islands

North Korean artillery fire triggers evacuation alerts for ROK border islands

South Korean military says DPRK fired more than 200 rounds, conducting own artillery drills in response

North Korean artillery fire triggers evacuation alerts for ROK border islands
Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says

Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says

White House says DPRK recently supplied launchers and dozens of missiles to Russia in escalation of weapons cooperation

Russia launched multiple North Korean ballistic missiles into Ukraine, US says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy January 5, 2024
North Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, Kim Jong Un says

North Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, Kim Jong Un says

DPRK leader appears to reject idea of unification with South at year-end party plenum, while boasting of economic growth

North Korea to launch three more spy satellites in 2024, Kim Jong Un says
7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds

7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds

Experts say prejudice and lack of support drive escapees’ economic difficulties, as their incomes lag behind ROK average

7 in 10 North Korean defectors struggle to make ends meet in Seoul, survey finds
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 27, 2023
Seoul unveils ambitious plan to raise awareness about North Korean human rights

Seoul unveils ambitious plan to raise awareness about North Korean human rights

Three-year road map calls for research center and sending info to DPRK citizens, but experts say some goals unrealistic

Seoul unveils ambitious plan to raise awareness about North Korean human rights
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park December 26, 2023
UN refugee agency calls for China to give ‘humanitarian space’ to North Koreans

UN refugee agency calls for China to give ‘humanitarian space’ to North Koreans

Letter sent in July stressed severe treatment returnees face but failed to stop forced repatriation of 100s in October

UN refugee agency calls for China to give ‘humanitarian space’ to North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 26, 2023
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