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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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Yoon government blames Moon for indictment of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry

Yoon government blames Moon for indictment of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry

Presidential office claims predecessor installed inept spies, though influence ops allegedly took place under Yoon too

Yoon government blames Moon for indictment of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 18, 2024
US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies

US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies

Ex-CIA analyst and White House official charged with providing intel and access in exchange for luxury goods and perks

US accuses North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry of working for South Korean spies
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 17, 2024
Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report

Research finds widespread exploitation, but expert says report doesn't address overseas and corporate use of DPRK labor

Forced labor pervasive in North Korea and may even constitute slavery: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 16, 2024
‘I feel proud’: Seoul celebrates North Korean escapees with first Defectors’ Day

‘I feel proud’: Seoul celebrates North Korean escapees with first Defectors’ Day

Escapees gather to sing, dance and showcase businesses at joyful event, as Yoon pledges support for defector community

‘I feel proud’: Seoul celebrates North Korean escapees with first Defectors’ Day
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 15, 2024
‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans

‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans

Hit film skirts politics and discussion of human rights, seeking to send message of the importance of valuing freedom

‘Escape’ review: North Korean soldiers’ daring defection, told for South Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 12, 2024
Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear

Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear

Oh Se-hoon says ROK nukes could improve DPRK human rights, though expert expresses reservations about linking issues

Seoul mayor uses North Korean human rights event to call for ROK to go nuclear
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 11, 2024
Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role

Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role

Jung Pak’s departure leaves Biden administration without leader on DPRK issues as Pyongyang expands its nuclear arsenal

Top US official for North Korea resigns after less than year in role
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 10, 2024
China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review

ROK and Czech Republic recommended China refrain from forcibly repatriating defectors following reports of deportations

China rejects calls to protect North Korean refugees in UN human rights review
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 8, 2024
Police endorse charges for man who said ROK should accept North Korean invasion

Police endorse charges for man who said ROK should accept North Korean invasion

Activist allegedly violated National Security Act by making pro-DPRK statement and contacting anti-state group

Police endorse charges for man who said ROK should accept North Korean invasion
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 5, 2024
Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine

Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine

DPRK folk remedy is widely available in China despite wildlife trafficking concerns, but it may all just be a scam

Brewing deception: North Korea’s dark and dubious peddling of tiger bone wine
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer July 4, 2024
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