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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North Korean insurance firms dodging sanctions with foreign help: UN report

North Korean insurance firms dodging sanctions with foreign help: UN report

Panel of Experts lists 12 firms alleged to have worked with DPRK companies that divert profits to WMD program

North Korean insurance firms dodging sanctions with foreign help: UN report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 4, 2024
ROK intel agency accused of spying on student group to frame as pro-North Korea

ROK intel agency accused of spying on student group to frame as pro-North Korea

NIS denies allegations of unlawful monitoring, citing investigation into suspect linked to DPRK organization

ROK intel agency accused of spying on student group to frame as pro-North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 1, 2024
In Seoul, high-rises double as army outposts in war against North Korean drones

In Seoul, high-rises double as army outposts in war against North Korean drones

Anti-aircraft guns on skyscrapers can help counter evolving threats, but risk turning civilian buildings into targets

In Seoul, high-rises double as army outposts in war against North Korean drones
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 28, 2024
UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa

UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa

DPRK officials allegedly smuggled tens of millions in rhino horns and elephant tusks via Mozambique and other countries

UN investigating claims of rampant North Korean wildlife trafficking in Africa
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 25, 2024
North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report

North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report

UN Panel of Experts recommends blacklisting Nam Chol Ung, alleging he owns resorts and restaurants that support regime

North Korean man used companies in SE Asia to illicitly import brandy: Report
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Ifang Bremer March 21, 2024
China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans

China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans

Beijing’s delegate disparages defectors as illegal migrants, rejecting concerns that escapees face torture back in DPRK

China spars with UN human rights envoy over forced repatriation of North Koreans
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 19, 2024
North Korea renovated major concentration camp during pandemic, imagery shows
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North Korea renovated major concentration camp during pandemic, imagery shows

Expert says Kwalliso No. 25 was likely preparing for rise in prisoners due to harsh new laws and border reopening

North Korea renovated major concentration camp during pandemic, imagery shows
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jacob Bogle March 1, 2024
Seoul denying requests to contact North Korea about aid shipments, NGOs say

Seoul denying requests to contact North Korea about aid shipments, NGOs say

Humanitarian groups stress need to coordinate with partners, but Seoul worries DPRK will ‘exploit’ inter-Korean exchange

Seoul denying requests to contact North Korea about aid shipments, NGOs say
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 1, 2024
North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists

UNICEF and Red Cross say they don’t yet known when they can return but are pushing to deliver much-needed assistance

North Korea keeps door shut to aid groups despite opening for Russian tourists
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 23, 2024
South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’

South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’

Escapees welcome move to raise awareness about DPRK issues but express concern day could be politicized

South Korea to designate July 14 as ‘North Korean Defectors’ Day’
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Ifang Bremer | Lina Park February 22, 2024
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