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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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Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts

Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts

US-based nonprofit says it aims to provide ‘bridge’ for South Korean NGOs as cuts threaten ‘entire ecosystem’

Emergency fundraiser looks to save North Korean human rights NGOs after US cuts
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 25, 2025
UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’

Draft resolution from Human Rights Council appears to be response to DPRK’s deployment of troops to fight Ukraine

UN body set to call for North Korea to refrain from using ‘deadly force’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 24, 2025
US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep

US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep

Allies call river crossing near border a symbol of ‘ironclad’ ties amid political upheaval in Seoul and Washington

US-ROK troops wrap up spring drills with show of force on North Korea’s doorstep
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 20, 2025
North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.

North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.

Conviction of an escapee for wiring remittances to the DPRK has raised concern about impacts on long-tolerated practice

North Korean defectors sent money to family. An ROK court called it a crime.
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 19, 2025
ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea

ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea

Three South Korean nationals were convicted of illegal contact with DPRK operatives and organizing pro-Pyongyang group

ROK court upholds prison sentences for activists who spied for North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 13, 2025
North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty

North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty

DPRK spurns most UN recommendations to improve human rights in periodic review, likely seeking to dodge scrutiny

North Korea pledges to improve internet freedom but rejects anti-torture treaty
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 11, 2025
No South Korean aid shipments reached North Korea in 2024, first in 29 years

No South Korean aid shipments reached North Korea in 2024, first in 29 years

Seoul attributes development to Pyongyang’s refusal to accept assistance, though some NGOs also blame Yoon policies

No South Korean aid shipments reached North Korea in 2024, first in 29 years
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 5, 2025
UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons

UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons

Elizabeth Salmon outlines DPRK’s failure to meet Sustainable Development Goals on food security, health care and more

UN human rights envoy calls for North Korea to use funds for people, not weapons
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer March 3, 2025
North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry files motions to dismiss foreign influence case

North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry files motions to dismiss foreign influence case

Terry’s attorneys argue US allegations that she worked for ROK spies are flawed and based on coerced statements

North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry files motions to dismiss foreign influence case
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 28, 2025
UN envoy warns funding cuts will impair work of North Korean human rights NGOs

UN envoy warns funding cuts will impair work of North Korean human rights NGOs

Elizabeth Salmon calls for governments and private donors to provide support after US freezes billions in foreign aid

UN envoy warns funding cuts will impair work of North Korean human rights NGOs
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 27, 2025
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