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December 24, 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.

News

ROK police investigating claims pastor molested 8 North Korean defector students

Authorities say pastor runs school for defectors, and he is reportedly known for helping 1,000 North Koreans escape

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Lina ParkAugust 9, 2023
News

US vows to enforce sanctions after Russian military plane visits North Korea

Washington voices concern about DPRK’s efforts to aid war effort in Ukraine, accuses Moscow of seeking to buy weapons

Ifang BremerIfang BremerAugust 8, 2023
Investigations

Surveillance state: How intensified Chinese border security hurts North Koreans

Imagery reveals vast security network along border that has made it harder for people to flee and smuggle food

Ifang BremerIfang BremerAugust 4, 2023
News

UN Command says North Korea ‘responded’ about US soldier Travis King

It remains unclear if DPRK has sent substantive response, as UNC and US offer scant and sometimes conflicting details

Ifang BremerIfang BremerAugust 3, 2023
News

Seoul demands North Korea stop arms sales after its rockets show up in Ukraine

Reported confirmation that DPRK weapons have appeared on battlefield comes after Russian defense chief visited Pyongyang

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Yeji ChungJuly 31, 2023
News

US Senate appoints North Korean human rights envoy after six-year vacancy

Julie Turner has said she seeks to empower DPRK escapees and resume Security Council briefings on country’s human rights

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 31, 2023
Analysis

Why North Korea played favorites with Russia over China at military parade

While rank is likely a factor, experts suggest DPRK also sought to show it is not only reliant on Beijing

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 28, 2023
Analysis

‘Top salesman’ Kim Jong Un used arms expo to hawk weapons to Russia: Experts

Shoigu’s visit suggests Moscow seeks arms for Ukraine war, though some see it as attempt to send warning to US and ROK

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 27, 2023
News

UN Command in contact with North Korea about Travis King: Deputy commander

LTG Andrew Harrison declines to provide more details about talks to secure release of US soldier who crossed into DPRK

Ifang BremerIfang BremerJuly 24, 2023
News

North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles toward west coast: JCS

Seoul detects multiple projectiles hours after USS Kentucky reportedly departs Busan port

Ifang BremerIfang Bremer | Jeongmin KimJuly 22, 2023
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