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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.

News

55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236

While defector numbers have somewhat recovered from all-time low in 2021, they remain far below pre-pandemic figures

Ifang BremerIfang BremerFebruary 4, 2025
News

Trump’s intelligence nominee calls for risk reduction in North Korea policy

Tulsi Gabbard’s comments mark another signal of potential shift away from longstanding U.S. focus on denuclearization

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 31, 2025
News

North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine

But Kyiv says DPRK soldiers expected to continue fighting in Kursk amid reports of temporary retreat from front lines

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 29, 2025
Investigations

Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps

NK Pro analysis reveals two facilities rebuilt and a third expanded, likely to improve security and handle more inmates

Colin ZwirkoColin Zwirko | Ifang BremerJanuary 28, 2025
News

FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea

Assistance is aimed at improving agricultural production and providing clean water as humanitarian staff remain shut out

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 28, 2025
News

US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups

Trump order demands review of all funding, throwing into question DPRK-related initiatives that rely on US support

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 27, 2025
News

North Korea continuing loudspeaker broadcasts, GPS jamming in new year: Seoul

But defense ministry says DPRK military has suspended construction near border amid regular winter training

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 24, 2025
News

Donald Trump says he will reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again

US president’s remark to Fox News raises possibility of rekindling diplomacy after nuclear talks broke down in 2019

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 24, 2025
News

Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme

Photoshopped dog points to spread of ROK culture in DPRK and may offer insights about troops fighting for Russia

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Seung-Yeon ChungJanuary 23, 2025
News

Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of state, setting up North Korea policy shift

Unanimous vote in favor of Trump pick comes after Rubio signaled need to rethink US approach to Pyongyang

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJanuary 21, 2025
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