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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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Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic

Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic

Trip by pro-DPRK university in Tokyo marks step toward resuming regular ideological education for Chongryon members

Ethnic Korean students in Japan visit North Korea for first time since pandemic
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 28, 2024
Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation

Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation

Yoon administration proposes 3.7% decrease in 2025 budget, but seeks more humanitarian funds in line with new policy

Seoul’s unification ministry looks to cut spending on North Korea cooperation
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 27, 2024
US soldier who fled to North Korea to plead guilty to desertion, assault

US soldier who fled to North Korea to plead guilty to desertion, assault

Army will dismiss nine other charges against Travis King, which included soliciting child porn, according to his lawyer

US soldier who fled to North Korea to plead guilty to desertion, assault
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 27, 2024
US-ROK marines train to counter-invade North Korea in case of attack

US-ROK marines train to counter-invade North Korea in case of attack

Allies to conduct Ssangyong amphibious exercise through Sept. 7, while kicking off three-day air drills above Yellow Sea

US-ROK marines train to counter-invade North Korea in case of attack
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 26, 2024
How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
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How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November

She is likely to maintain Biden’s sanctions and diplomatic strategy, but new challenges may require adjustments

How Kamala Harris will handle North Korea if she beats Trump this November
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 23, 2024
Seoul defends all-male speaker lineup for upcoming forum on North Korea

Seoul defends all-male speaker lineup for upcoming forum on North Korea

Unification ministry says female experts were unable to attend, following criticism of lack of women among 18 speakers

Seoul defends all-male speaker lineup for upcoming forum on North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 22, 2024
The view from China: Social media offers glimpse of flood damage in North Korea

The view from China: Social media offers glimpse of flood damage in North Korea

Images taken across Yalu River show flooded fields, rooftop rescues and more, highlighting impact of poor infrastructure

The view from China: Social media offers glimpse of flood damage in North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer | Shreyas Reddy August 21, 2024
Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July
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Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July

Expert says $2M in furniture may be related to tourism plans, while fabrics and wigs once again lead bilateral exchange

Bedroom furniture cracks list of North Korea’s top imports from China in July
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 20, 2024
North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month

North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month

ROK military says it's investigating individual’s intention to defection, while media reports he’s a staff sergeant

North Korean crosses DMZ into South in second suspected defection this month
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 20, 2024
Red Cross receives sanctions exemption to send laptops to North Korea

Red Cross receives sanctions exemption to send laptops to North Korea

Shipment intended to support office operations in DPRK, though unclear if related to plans for foreign staff to return

Red Cross receives sanctions exemption to send laptops to North Korea
Ifang Bremer
Ifang Bremer August 19, 2024
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