March 28, 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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Former ROK cabinet officials indicted over forced repatriation of North Koreans

Former ROK cabinet officials indicted over forced repatriation of North Koreans

Moon Jae-in’s foreign minister faces abuse of power charges related to 2019 case involving two DPRK fishermen

Former ROK cabinet officials indicted over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 1, 2023
UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China

UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China

Elizabeth Salmon inquires about woman’s health in letter to Beijing, amid attention on forced repatriation of defectors

UN special envoy voices concern about North Korean detained in China
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 1, 2023
World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea

World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea

UN organization says it will need $42M for DPRK programs in first half, a sign of preparations for eventual reopening

World Food Program seeks to triple funding for food assistance in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2023
US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year

US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year

State Department cites abductions of Japanese and assassinations on foreign soil as evidence of DPRK link to terrorism

US lists North Korea as state sponsor of terrorism for fifth straight year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2023
Fewer North Korean women dying due to complications of pregnancy: UN report

Fewer North Korean women dying due to complications of pregnancy: UN report

WHO says maternal mortality rate has dropped 43% since 2000, which follows years of international aid for DPRK women

Fewer North Korean women dying due to complications of pregnancy: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 24, 2023
After US accusations, why haven’t North Korean weapons appeared in Ukraine?

After US accusations, why haven’t North Korean weapons appeared in Ukraine?

Experts say static frontlines may be factor but that DPRK has successfully strengthened ties with Russia regardless

After US accusations, why haven’t North Korean weapons appeared in Ukraine?
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 23, 2023
Some North Koreans trapped abroad during pandemic have escaped to ROK, UN says

Some North Koreans trapped abroad during pandemic have escaped to ROK, UN says

New report also documents trafficking of DPRK women and difficulties collecting info on human rights situation

Some North Koreans trapped abroad during pandemic have escaped to ROK, UN says
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 16, 2023
3 years into pandemic, fears mount that North Korea is teetering toward famine

3 years into pandemic, fears mount that North Korea is teetering toward famine

Experts say food insecurity appears to be worst in decades, but DPRK’s COVID isolation obscures situation on the ground

3 years into pandemic, fears mount that North Korea is teetering toward famine
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 15, 2023
ROK activist received North Korean orders while running for office: Lawmaker

ROK activist received North Korean orders while running for office: Lawmaker

Suspect indicted for allegedly meeting with DPRK agent multiple times and spying for Pyongyang over more than a decade

ROK activist received North Korean orders while running for office: Lawmaker
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 13, 2023
Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade

Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade

Analysts say ICBM-heavy event sends clear message to US, but question whether Kim Jong Un has named daughter his heir

Expert roundup: Why North Korea flexed long-range missile might at latest parade
Ethan Jewell
Ethan Jewell | Ifang Bremer February 10, 2023
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