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Hamish Macdonald

Hamish Macdonald

Hamish Macdonald is an Associate Fellow at RUSI who formerly worked on Project SANDSTONE and formerly a journalist and researcher who has focused uniquely on North Korea related topics and affairs. He was previously the COO of the Korea Risk Group, which produces the NK News and NK Pro. Specialising in this area, his investigations covered topics including North Korean sanctions evasion activities, domestic economic development and human rights.

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North Korea’s illicit activities in Africa remain pervasive, UN report shows
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North Korea’s illicit activities in Africa remain pervasive, UN report shows

PoE report details ongoing evasion, as well as some implementation achievements

North Korea’s illicit activities in Africa remain pervasive, UN report shows
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 7, 2018
North Korea cancels inter-Korean event at Mt. Kumgang over negative press

North Korea cancels inter-Korean event at Mt. Kumgang over negative press

Cancellation due to South Korean press and objections to military events on February 8

North Korea cancels inter-Korean event at Mt. Kumgang over negative press
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 29, 2018
Equatorial Guinea calls for suspension of North Korean business dealings: MFA

Equatorial Guinea calls for suspension of North Korean business dealings: MFA

African state files its first ever sanctions implementation report

Equatorial Guinea calls for suspension of North Korean business dealings: MFA
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 25, 2018
Japan releases images of possible North Korean ship-to-ship transfers

Japan releases images of possible North Korean ship-to-ship transfers

Sanctioned vessel, the Rye Song Gang No. 1, could be involved in sanctioned activity again: MOFA

Japan releases images of possible North Korean ship-to-ship transfers
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 24, 2018
OFAC sanctions entities and individuals based abroad, Russia and China

OFAC sanctions entities and individuals based abroad, Russia and China

Designations reveal North Korean agents operating for long sanctioned entities abroad

OFAC sanctions entities and individuals based abroad, Russia and China
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 24, 2018
Kim Jong Un’s ultimate aim is to control a reunified Korea: CIA Director

Kim Jong Un’s ultimate aim is to control a reunified Korea: CIA Director

North Korean nuclear weapons not just for preservation, but for coercion, Mike Pompeo says

Kim Jong Un’s ultimate aim is to control a reunified Korea: CIA Director
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 23, 2018
EU sanctions 17 individuals linked to North Korean illicit activities

EU sanctions 17 individuals linked to North Korean illicit activities

All persons previously profiled by UN Panel of Experts, not yet under Security Council restrictions

EU sanctions 17 individuals linked to North Korean illicit activities
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 23, 2018
North Korea cancels Hyon Song Wol delegation, provides no explanation

North Korea cancels Hyon Song Wol delegation, provides no explanation

Unclear if inspection visit will go ahead at later date

North Korea cancels Hyon Song Wol delegation, provides no explanation
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 19, 2018
North Korean and Russian universities sign cooperation agreement

North Korean and Russian universities sign cooperation agreement

Agreement to facilitate conferences as well as teacher and student exchanges

North Korean and Russian universities sign cooperation agreement
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 19, 2018
Foreign ministers endorse sustained pressure on North Korea in Vancouver

Foreign ministers endorse sustained pressure on North Korea in Vancouver

Sanctions enforcement to be a key focus of ministerial meeting on DPRK

Foreign ministers endorse sustained pressure on North Korea in Vancouver
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 16, 2018
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