Hamish Macdonald | NK News
July 16, 2024

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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 Korean delegation wraps up Iran visit

North Korean delegation wraps up Iran visit

Trip included opening of new embassy and meetings with foreign representatives: KCNA

North Korean delegation wraps up Iran visit
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 8, 2017
Ethiopia working to restrict North Korean embassy’s bank accounts: MFA

Ethiopia working to restrict North Korean embassy’s bank accounts: MFA

Addis Ababa says it has no interaction with persons or groups currently under UNSC sanctions

Ethiopia working to restrict North Korean embassy’s bank accounts: MFA
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 3, 2017
Trump signs North Korea, Iran and Russia sanctions bill into law

Trump signs North Korea, Iran and Russia sanctions bill into law

Tillerson has 90 days to decide if North Korea qualifies as a state sponsor of terrorism

Trump signs North Korea, Iran and Russia sanctions bill into law
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 2, 2017
China reiterates rejection of U.S. unilateral North Korea sanctions

China reiterates rejection of U.S. unilateral North Korea sanctions

Comments come as U.S. plans further measures against Chinese entities

China reiterates rejection of U.S. unilateral North Korea sanctions
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 26, 2017
North Korea experiencing worst drought since 2001: FAO

North Korea experiencing worst drought since 2001: FAO

Crop production levels down over 30 percent on 2016 numbers

North Korea experiencing worst drought since 2001: FAO
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 20, 2017
South Korea-based NGO mapping North Korean abuses from above: report

South Korea-based NGO mapping North Korean abuses from above: report

Transitional Justice Working Group aiming to identify mass burial and execution sites

South Korea-based NGO mapping North Korean abuses from above: report
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 19, 2017
Moldova MFA contradicts President on North Korea wine exports

Moldova MFA contradicts President on North Korea wine exports

MFA says wine exports would not occur while UNSC sanctions are in place

Moldova MFA contradicts President on North Korea wine exports
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 18, 2017
North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation
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North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation

Polish companies involved in rental agreements, evidence of links to embassy officials

North Korea continuing to breach UN sanctions in Warsaw: investigation
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 14, 2017
North Korea threatens response if new UNSC resolution adopted

North Korea threatens response if new UNSC resolution adopted

North Korea vague on potential response, but states it can "annihilate" the U.S.

North Korea threatens response if new UNSC resolution adopted
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 14, 2017
Peru orders downsizing of North Korean embassy in Lima

Peru orders downsizing of North Korean embassy in Lima

Action is in line with UNSC Resolution 2321, follows measures by other states

Peru orders downsizing of North Korean embassy in Lima
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 12, 2017
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