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July 17, 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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IFRC slashes flood recovery appeal, revises support plan

IFRC slashes flood recovery appeal, revises support plan

Lack of external funding contributes to revised plan

IFRC slashes flood recovery appeal, revises support plan
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Hamish Macdonald January 6, 2017
North Korea upping production of sanctioned commodities

North Korea upping production of sanctioned commodities

State media links increased production to domestic use, with no mention of exports

North Korea upping production of sanctioned commodities
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Hamish Macdonald January 5, 2017
North Korea’s flood recovery: Tracking construction and rehousing
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North Korea’s flood recovery: Tracking construction and rehousing

Construction in key regions largely complete in November as in-country organizations assess housing

North Korea’s flood recovery: Tracking construction and rehousing
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Hamish Macdonald December 21, 2016
North Korea’s flood recovery: Tracking construction and rehousing

North Korea’s flood recovery: Tracking construction and rehousing

Construction in key regions largely complete in November as in-country organizations assess housing

North Korea’s flood recovery: Tracking construction and rehousing
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 21, 2016
North Korean diplomat defector to enter South Korean society

North Korean diplomat defector to enter South Korean society

Thae Yong Ho intends to become involved public activities related to inter-Korean affairs

North Korean diplomat defector to enter South Korean society
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 19, 2016
Canadian delegation discuss detained pastor in North Korea

Canadian delegation discuss detained pastor in North Korea

The Reverend Lim was sentenced to 15 years' hard labor in December last year

Canadian delegation discuss detained pastor in North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 15, 2016
NATO body to meet on North Korean nuclear, ballistic missile programs

NATO body to meet on North Korean nuclear, ballistic missile programs

South Korean foreign ministry seeks to boost ties with intergovernmental organization

NATO body to meet on North Korean nuclear, ballistic missile programs
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 14, 2016
N. Korea appoints Ri Son Gwon head of inter-Korean agency

N. Korea appoints Ri Son Gwon head of inter-Korean agency

KPA officer involved in North-South military talks named as Chairman of CPRC

N. Korea appoints Ri Son Gwon head of inter-Korean agency
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 9, 2016
U.S. Treasury expands unilateral sanctions against North Korea

U.S. Treasury expands unilateral sanctions against North Korea

New regulations target officials, Air Koryo, and North Korean banks, among others

U.S. Treasury expands unilateral sanctions against North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 2, 2016
North Korea’s Foreign Ministry condemns new UN sanctions

North Korea’s Foreign Ministry condemns new UN sanctions

Unnamed spokesperson vows to continue along path of "self defence"

North Korea’s Foreign Ministry condemns new UN sanctions
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 1, 2016
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