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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ROK investigating progressive groups for establishing pro-North Korea spy cells

Conservative lawmakers say far-left party in Jeju and Changwon was allegedly in contact with DPRK agents

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 12, 2023
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Only 67 North Korean defectors reach South in 2022, second fewest ever

Reality on ground inside DPRK more opaque than ever as COVID border measures pose barriers to escape, expert says

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 10, 2023
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North Korea-China trade dips nearly 20% in November after reaching pandemic high

Sharp drop in exports drives overall decline, though bilateral trade remains higher than most months during pandemic

Ifang BremerIfang BremerDecember 20, 2022
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NGO calls for reinvestigating Dutch firms that allegedly employed North Koreans

La Strada appeals dismissal of case due to lack of evidence, maintains companies knew of North Korean shipyard workers

Ifang BremerIfang BremerDecember 19, 2022
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UN passes resolution condemning North Korean human rights for 18th straight year

DPRK rejects ‘grave infringement’ as US-led conspiracy to overthrow the Kim Jong Un regime

Ifang BremerIfang BremerDecember 16, 2022
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Drop in North Korean crop output aggravates domestic food shortages: Report

ROK researchers blame floods and drought for shortfall, while expert says estimate doesn’t provide full picture

Ethan JewellEthan Jewell | Ifang BremerDecember 15, 2022
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ROK envoy laments domestic politicization of North Korean human rights

Lee Shin-wha says left-right ‘divide’ impedes action at Seoul event, as others bemoan lack of attention on DPRK issues

Ifang BremerIfang BremerDecember 14, 2022
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Malaria cases jump in North Korea for first time in decade: WHO

Despite 23% increase last year, UN agency says the DPRK is still on track to eradicate disease by 2025

Ifang BremerIfang BremerDecember 12, 2022
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31 countries call for open Security Council meeting on North Korean human rights

UN body has not publicly discussed the issue in over five years following Chinese opposition

Ifang BremerIfang BremerDecember 12, 2022
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US sanctions North Korean border guards for stopping people from escaping

New designations to mark Human Rights Day also target foreign companies and individuals tied to DPRK animation firm

Ifang BremerIfang BremerDecember 10, 2022
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