April 25, 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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Seoul seeks probe of NGOs for sending school supplies and plants to North Korea

Seoul seeks probe of NGOs for sending school supplies and plants to North Korea

Unification ministry claims nonprofits sent aid without permission, as government cracks down on unauthorized exchanges

Seoul seeks probe of NGOs for sending school supplies and plants to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 5, 2023
ROK lawmaker under fire for joining event held by pro-North Korea group in Japan

ROK lawmaker under fire for joining event held by pro-North Korea group in Japan

Unification ministry says it may fine Youn Mee-hyang for attending Chongryon event to commemorate Kanto Massacre

ROK lawmaker under fire for joining event held by pro-North Korea group in Japan
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 4, 2023
US lawmakers call for meeting with UN on China’s repatriation of North Koreans

US lawmakers call for meeting with UN on China’s repatriation of North Koreans

Open letter comes as human rights groups have pushed to increase pressure on Beijing ahead of DPRK border reopening

US lawmakers call for meeting with UN on China’s repatriation of North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer September 1, 2023
North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says

North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says

US and 3 other countries allege Sergei Shoigu sought to purchase artillery shells during trip to Pyongyang last month

North Korea-Russia talks on new arms deal are ‘actively advancing,’ US says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 31, 2023
Obscure new group offers $5M bounty for ‘critical info’ on North Korea

Obscure new group offers $5M bounty for ‘critical info’ on North Korea

March of Liberty says it seeks to ‘emancipate’ North Koreans, but experts caution much about group remains unknown

Obscure new group offers $5M bounty for ‘critical info’ on North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 30, 2023
North Korea decries Japan’s ‘unethical’ water release from Fukushima nuke plant

North Korea decries Japan’s ‘unethical’ water release from Fukushima nuke plant

State media also covered China and Russia’s criticism to show unity with two friendly countries, expert says

North Korea decries Japan’s ‘unethical’ water release from Fukushima nuke plant
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park August 28, 2023
Photos: US-ROK forces rid city of North Korea-like enemy in urban warfare drill
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Photos: US-ROK forces rid city of North Korea-like enemy in urban warfare drill

Some 500 troops took part in training at fake city near DPRK border, though two allies’ soldiers operated independently

Photos: US-ROK forces rid city of North Korea-like enemy in urban warfare drill
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 24, 2023
Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children

Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children

South Korean police previously confirmed they are investigating man surnamed Chun who runs school for defector students

Police arrest pastor accused of molesting 8 North Korean defector children
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park August 23, 2023
North Korean taekwondo team headlines opening ceremony of Kazakhstan competition

North Korean taekwondo team headlines opening ceremony of Kazakhstan competition

Participation at World Championships marks first time DPRK athletes have joined overseas event since pandemic began

North Korean taekwondo team headlines opening ceremony of Kazakhstan competition
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 21, 2023
North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion

North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion

Senior leadership is now considering deploying war ships with anti-aircraft missiles according to KCNA

North Korea scrambles jets in response to alleged US spy plane incursion
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 19, 2023
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