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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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Barrier to entry: New photos show China expanding fences on North Korea border

Barrier to entry: New photos show China expanding fences on North Korea border

Barbed-wire fencing and surveillance towers underscore continuing efforts to limit cross-border movement on both sides

Barrier to entry: New photos show China expanding fences on North Korea border
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 7, 2023
North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation

North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation

Locals tell NK News physicians provide good care, but experts stress sanctions forbid DPRK nationals from working abroad

North Korean doctors working in Congo pose sanctions dilemma: Investigation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 5, 2023
US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch

US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch

Australia set to follow suit with own designations, which expert says seek to make up for lack of UNSC action

US, South Korea and Japan sanction North Koreans over spy satellite launch
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer December 1, 2023
Seoul defends defector remittances to North Korea as police probes raise concern

Seoul defends defector remittances to North Korea as police probes raise concern

Unification ministry reasserts policy of allowing money transfers on humanitarian grounds, says legal action ‘uncommon’

Seoul defends defector remittances to North Korea as police probes raise concern
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 30, 2023
ROK police investigating defectors for sending money to family in North Korea

ROK police investigating defectors for sending money to family in North Korea

Defector leader says probes have caused confusion among escapees, who have long been able to send funds through brokers

ROK police investigating defectors for sending money to family in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park November 28, 2023
North Korea redeploys soldiers and heavy weapons to inter-Korean border

North Korea redeploys soldiers and heavy weapons to inter-Korean border

Photos by ROK military and NK News show restoration of guard posts, days after DPRK scrapped military deal with South

North Korea redeploys soldiers and heavy weapons to inter-Korean border
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Joon Ha Park November 27, 2023
New report maps chain of accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

New report maps chain of accountability for North Korean human rights abuses

Human rights group says it has detailed command structure of two ministries in bid to help determine criminal liability

New report maps chain of accountability for North Korean human rights abuses
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 24, 2023
NGOs lament North Korea’s reluctance to accept aid despite humanitarian problems

NGOs lament North Korea’s reluctance to accept aid despite humanitarian problems

Multiple groups report that they’ve struggled to reach contacts and deliver aid as DPRK prioritizes self-reliance

NGOs lament North Korea’s reluctance to accept aid despite humanitarian problems
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 20, 2023
Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns

Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns

Jingsh say it will support foreign investment and acquisitions, years after UN sanctions drove out other law firms

Chinese law firm to open first office in North Korea despite sanctions concerns
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer November 16, 2023
Race to freedom: New escape room simulates experience of North Korea defection

Race to freedom: New escape room simulates experience of North Korea defection

First-of-its-kind installation in Seoul uses interactive storytelling to raise awareness about DPRK human rights

Race to freedom: New escape room simulates experience of North Korea defection
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Lina Park November 15, 2023
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