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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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Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns

Dutch firm facilitating first such trip in 5 years says potential investors can visit in May but expert warns of risks

Business exploration trip to North Korea raises sanctions concerns
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 5, 2025
55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236

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

55 North Koreans arrive in South in late 2024, bringing annual total to 236
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer February 4, 2025
Trump’s intelligence nominee calls for risk reduction in North Korea policy

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

Trump’s intelligence nominee calls for risk reduction in North Korea policy
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 31, 2025
North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine

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

North Korean troops in Russia sent for retraining after heavy losses: Ukraine
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 29, 2025
Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps
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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

Satellite imagery reveals extensive upgrades at North Korean prison camps
Colin Zwirko
Colin Zwirko | Ifang Bremer January 28, 2025
FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea

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

FAO and UNICEF win sanctions exemptions to deliver $163K in aid to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 28, 2025
US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups

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

US pause on foreign aid already affecting North Korean human rights groups
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 27, 2025
North Korea continuing loudspeaker broadcasts, GPS jamming in new year: Seoul

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

North Korea continuing loudspeaker broadcasts, GPS jamming in new year: Seoul
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 24, 2025
Donald Trump says he will reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again

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

Donald Trump says he will reach out to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un again
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 24, 2025
Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme

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

Family photo found on North Korean soldier features popular South Korean meme
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Seung-Yeon Chung January 23, 2025
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