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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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Seoul, Tokyo to connect radar systems to better track North Korean missiles

Seoul, Tokyo to connect radar systems to better track North Korean missiles

Two sides will link systems via US military in line with efforts to bolster trilateral security cooperation, source says

Seoul, Tokyo to connect radar systems to better track North Korean missiles
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 9, 2023
Seoul court orders North Korea to pay former ROK prisoners for forced labor

Seoul court orders North Korea to pay former ROK prisoners for forced labor

Three South Koreans taken captive during Korean War awarded $38K each, now seek payout from inter-Korean fund

Seoul court orders North Korea to pay former ROK prisoners for forced labor
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer May 9, 2023
Yoon calls for Congress to help improve North Korea’s ‘horrendous’ human rights

Yoon calls for Congress to help improve North Korea’s ‘horrendous’ human rights

South Korean president stresses ‘duty’ to promote freedom for North Koreans during state visit to Washington

Yoon calls for Congress to help improve North Korea’s ‘horrendous’ human rights
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 28, 2023
North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say

North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say

East African nation has bought DPRK arms in past, and video of North Korean weapon has surfaced since conflict started

North Korean weapons could be contributing to bloodshed in Sudan, experts say
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Yeji Chung April 28, 2023
Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO

Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO

UN says situation leaves DPRK kids vulnerable to deadly disease, announcing immunization campaign targeting 20 countries

Over 75% of North Korean children missed key vaccinations during pandemic: WHO
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 26, 2023
34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain

34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain

New arrivals jump to highest since 2020 but are still fraction of pre-pandemic levels, despite eased controls in China

34 North Korean defectors reach South in first quarter as COVID obstacles remain
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 25, 2023
The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man

The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man

Serial imposter likely turned to identity theft to set up UK company seeking to take tourists to DPRK, NK News finds

The strange tale of a North Korea tour agency founded by a dead South Korean man
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 24, 2023
North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
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North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic

Expert calls grain shipments ‘a big deal’ that could ensure more North Koreans can eat amid concerns about food shortage

North Korea’s rice imports soar in March to largest monthly total of pandemic
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 21, 2023
Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis

Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis

Experts says Moscow can’t currently afford to retaliate against greater ROK role in Ukraine by providing newest weapons

Politics and shortages undercut Russian threat to arm North Korea: Analysis
Arius Derr
Arius Derr | Ifang Bremer April 21, 2023
North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year

Expert calls strong month a positive sign for DPRK people amid reported food shortages, as trade nears pre-COVID levels

North Korea’s trade with China more than doubles in March on-year
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer April 19, 2023
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