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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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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
Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of state, setting up North Korea policy shift

Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of state, setting up North Korea policy shift

Unanimous vote in favor of Trump pick comes after Rubio signaled need to rethink US approach to Pyongyang

Senate confirms Rubio as secretary of state, setting up North Korea policy shift
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 21, 2025
Why Ukraine’s footage of North Korean POWs puts them and their families at risk

Why Ukraine’s footage of North Korean POWs puts them and their families at risk

Human rights experts warn DPRK could retaliate against soldiers if their identities become known

Why Ukraine’s footage of North Korean POWs puts them and their families at risk
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 20, 2025
North Korea expert released after lengthy detainment in Switzerland for spying

North Korea expert released after lengthy detainment in Switzerland for spying

New court records detail sweeping investigation into ex-UN official from Canada, though fate of his case remains unclear

North Korea expert released after lengthy detainment in Switzerland for spying
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 17, 2025
North Korea opens border city of Rason to almost all travelers: Tour agency

North Korea opens border city of Rason to almost all travelers: Tour agency

Non-Russian tourists, excluding from US and ROK, can reportedly visit special economic zone for first time in 5 years

North Korea opens border city of Rason to almost all travelers: Tour agency
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 16, 2025
Trump’s defense chief nominee calls North Korea a ‘nuclear state’

Trump’s defense chief nominee calls North Korea a ‘nuclear state’

Peter Hegseth’s statement may signal shift from US policy of not accepting DPRK’s nuclear status

Trump’s defense chief nominee calls North Korea a ‘nuclear state’
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 15, 2025
North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission

North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission

Swedish furniture giant says it has no presence in DPRK, and expert says items on sale were likely intended for China

North Korea’s newest luxury mall opens IKEA store, apparently without permission
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer January 10, 2025
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