April 29, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

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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Seoul warns heavy rain to hit North Korea, calls for monitoring water levels

Rain could exacerbate DPRK’s already dire food situation and sweep away homes if it causes flooding, experts say

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 10, 2023
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Russia delivers 1K tons of wheat flour to North Korea in June: Customs agency

Latest in series of grain shipments this year comes amid continuing reports of food shortages in DPRK

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 6, 2023
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UN food program projects threefold rise in funding needs for aid to North Korea

World Food Program says it plans to resume array of activities if DPRK reopens, estimating it needs $38M in second half

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 6, 2023
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Map apps add locations where South Koreans can shelter from North Korean attack

Interior ministry says emergency facilities now easier to find, after false evacuation alert triggered panic in May

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 4, 2023
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Seoul to strip independence fighters of hero status if they helped North Korea

Veterans minister says those who fought Japanese occupation do not deserve honor if they contributed to Kim regime

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 3, 2023
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China’s new spy law may curb North Korea aid work, endanger defectors: Experts

Law set to go into effect July 1 expands definition of espionage in ways some fear could include DPRK-related activities

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJune 29, 2023
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Joe Biden calls out state torture in North Korea, citing political prison camps

DPRK one of three countries that US president singles out in statement on international day to support torture victims

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJune 27, 2023
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North Korea likely to use nukes to coerce its neighbors: US intelligence report

DPRK may take bigger conventional military risks but is unlikely to use WMDs, according to declassified report

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJune 23, 2023
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UN commissioner calls for North Korea to reengage on human rights

Human rights chief says Pyongyang hasn’t cooperated for years, as DPRK representative lashes out over abduction issue

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJune 22, 2023
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Salt in the wound: Police probe NGO over project to send salt to North Korea

South Korean organization says it can’t account for $390K in government funds earmarked for inter-Korean project

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJune 20, 2023
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