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December 23, 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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Trash talk: How North Korea could carry out its threat to spread ‘filth’ in ROK
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Trash talk: How North Korea could carry out its threat to spread ‘filth’ in ROK

DPRK has sent leaflets and even cigarette butts before and could do so again as it adopts tit-for-tat approach to Seoul

Trash talk: How North Korea could carry out its threat to spread ‘filth’ in ROK
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park May 27, 2024
North Korea vows military action in response to ROK maritime border ‘intrusions’

North Korea vows military action in response to ROK maritime border ‘intrusions’

Statement from vice minister of defense also warns DPRK will dump ‘mounds of filth’ in South Korea after leaflet launch

North Korea vows military action in response to ROK maritime border ‘intrusions’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 26, 2024
At site of kidnapping, ROK demands North Korea repatriate abducted students

At site of kidnapping, ROK demands North Korea repatriate abducted students

‘My only wish is to see my son's face before I die,’ mother says at dedication of memorial to victim taken in 70s

At site of kidnapping, ROK demands North Korea repatriate abducted students
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 24, 2024
Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea

Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea

Chinese ships' use of Tumen River could be overlooked area for trilateral cooperation, if the DPRK agrees to play along

Why China wants North Korea and Russia’s help in gaining access to the sea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 24, 2024
North Korea-China trade jumps on fabric imports, pointing to textile outsourcing
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North Korea-China trade jumps on fabric imports, pointing to textile outsourcing

Expert says DPRK appears to be producing both textiles and wigs for re-export to China despite sanctions on such trade

North Korea-China trade jumps on fabric imports, pointing to textile outsourcing
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 21, 2024
North Korean nuke scientists are ‘slaves’ of regime’s weapons programs: Report

North Korean nuke scientists are ‘slaves’ of regime’s weapons programs: Report

Study finds scientists and engineers face unsafe conditions that violate human rights and are not just privileged elite

North Korean nuke scientists are ‘slaves’ of regime’s weapons programs: Report
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 20, 2024
Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily

Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily

Putin and Xi warned such actions may lead to armed conflict as U.S. and South Korea kick off joint air drills

Russia, China leaders warn US against intimidating North Korea militarily
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 17, 2024
UN extends sanctions exemption request for NGO to send aid to North Korea

UN extends sanctions exemption request for NGO to send aid to North Korea

But South Korean aid agency says Seoul has rejected its requests, scuppering hopes of shipping machine parts to DPRK

UN extends sanctions exemption request for NGO to send aid to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 16, 2024
Dangerous catch: The fishermen who brave perilous waters on North Korea’s edge

Dangerous catch: The fishermen who brave perilous waters on North Korea’s edge

South Korean ships venture as close as mile from border in search of seafood, despite past abductions and high tensions

Dangerous catch: The fishermen who brave perilous waters on North Korea’s edge
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 15, 2024
Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers

Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers

Leader said Kim Ki Nam would be immortalized in likely bid to encourage current officials to remain loyal to the regime

Kim Jong Un leads funeral for North Korea’s chief propagandist under Kim rulers
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park May 10, 2024
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