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December 04, 2024

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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.

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South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’

South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’

Experts question Yoon Suk-yeol’s justification for unprecedented measure as political chaos engulfs country

South Korean leader declares martial law, citing ‘pro-North Korea elements’
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Chad O'Carroll | Ifang Bremer December 4, 2024
Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower

Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower

Footage released by Seoul highlights dangerous working conditions as DPRK dismantles inter-Korean power lines

Video shows North Korean worker fall several stories from transmission tower
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy December 3, 2024
Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade

Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade

South Korea pledges to work with international community to confirm status of Choi Chun-kil and five other ROK detainees

Seoul calls on North Korea to release missionary detained for decade
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 3, 2024
Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea
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Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea

NK News’ Ifang Bremer discusses the latest leaflet launches and mysterious TV channels targeting DPRK viewers

Balloon ban, border fencing and broadcasting television into North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Jacco Zwetsloot | NK News December 3, 2024
US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies

US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies

Designations appear aimed at curbing military ties between Pyongyang and Moscow, while also blacklisting Chinese firm

US announces more sanctions on North Korean and Russian nationals, companies
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 2, 2024
Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea

South Korean city brings American coffee giant to observatory overlooking DMZ, seeking to promote freedom — and tourism

Starbucks, ‘symbol of capitalism,’ serves up lattes with a view of North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 29, 2024
Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report

Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report

Investigation finds forcibly repatriated women work up to 20 hours daily and that output is disguised as ‘Made in China’

Chinese firms use North Korean prison labor to make wigs for global sale: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 29, 2024
North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia

Kim Song says two sides cooperating in line with mutual defense pact but avoids confirming support for Ukraine invasion

North Korean diplomat dodges question at UN about troop deployment to Russia
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 28, 2024
ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting

ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting

Gyeonggi Province claims prohibition has helped curb DPRK trash balloon launches since it went into effect last month

ROK border province indefinitely extends ban on anti-North Korea leafleting
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 27, 2024
North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South

North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South

Removal of ROK-built infrastructure that powered Kaesong Industrial Complex marks latest step to sever inter-Korean ties

North Korea dismantles power lines that supplied electricity from South
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 26, 2024
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