June 09, 2023

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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 weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say

North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say

East African nation has bought DPRK arms in past, and video of North Korean weapon has surfaced since conflict started

North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung April 28, 2023
Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO

Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO

UN says situation leaves DPRK kids vulnerable to deadly disease, announcing immunization campaign targeting 20 countries

Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 26, 2023
34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain

34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain

New arrivals jump to highest since 2020 but are still fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite eased controls in China

34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 25, 2023
The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man

The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man

Serial imposter likely turned to identity theft to set up UK company seeking to take tourists to DPRK, NK News finds

The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 24, 2023
North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
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North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic

Expert calls grain shipments ‘a big deal’ that could ensure more North Koreans can eat amid concerns about food shortage

North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 21, 2023
Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis

Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis

Experts says Moscow can’t currently afford to retaliate against greater ROK role in Ukraine by providing newest weapons

Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Ifang Bremer April 21, 2023
North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

Expert calls strong month a positive sign for DPRK people amid reported food shortages, as trade nears pre-COVID levels

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 19, 2023
Russia ‘sincerely hopes’ North Korea will ease COVID controls: Senior official

Russia ‘sincerely hopes’ North Korea will ease COVID controls: Senior official

Deputy foreign minister says border restrictions stand in way of improved cooperation, as two sides look to boost trade

Russia ‘sincerely hopes’ North Korea will ease COVID controls: Senior official
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 17, 2023
South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean vessel west of peninsula: JCS

South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean vessel west of peninsula: JCS

ROK vessel collides with Chinese ship while responding to DPRK incursion south of the inter-Korean maritime border

South Korea fires warning shots at North Korean vessel west of peninsula: JCS
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jeongmin Kim April 16, 2023
Russian Far East region says it sent nearly 3K tons of corn to North Korea

Russian Far East region says it sent nearly 3K tons of corn to North Korea

Customs data from Amur Oblast gives rare look at bilateral trade figures following reports of food shortages in DPRK

Russian Far East region says it sent nearly 3K tons of corn to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 13, 2023
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