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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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UNSC meets as Kim Jong Un urges further nuclear development

UNSC meets as Kim Jong Un urges further nuclear development

Voices within Security Council in favour of further actions, Power says

UNSC meets as Kim Jong Un urges further nuclear development
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 6, 2016
South Korea provides over 376 billion won in Kaesong compensation

South Korea provides over 376 billion won in Kaesong compensation

74 percent of support funds issued, deadline for applications three weeks away

South Korea provides over 376 billion won in Kaesong compensation
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 5, 2016
No verifiable evidence North Korea kidnapped U.S. citizen: State Department

No verifiable evidence North Korea kidnapped U.S. citizen: State Department

Speculation regarding the disappearance of American citizen David Sneddon resurfaces

No verifiable evidence North Korea kidnapped U.S. citizen: State Department
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 2, 2016
Air Koryo Kuwait flight conducts irregular transit stop in China
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Air Koryo Kuwait flight conducts irregular transit stop in China

Irregular transit stop in Urumqi preferred over Islamabad, possible link to aviation notice issued on August 30

Air Koryo Kuwait flight conducts irregular transit stop in China
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 31, 2016
North Korea calls for the “elimination” of South Korean President

North Korea calls for the “elimination” of South Korean President

Highly threatening statement issued following negative reaction to SLBM test

North Korea calls for the “elimination” of South Korean President
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 26, 2016
Civil aviation agency to contact N.Korea over recent missile launch

Civil aviation agency to contact N.Korea over recent missile launch

UN Body to remind North Korea of responsibilities under aviation convention

Civil aviation agency to contact N.Korea over recent missile launch
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 26, 2016
Economic press tour to North Korea postponed, not cancelled

Economic press tour to North Korea postponed, not cancelled

Tour jointly postponed due to procedural, logistical issues possibly linked to BBC expulsion

Economic press tour to North Korea postponed, not cancelled
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 23, 2016
North Korea slams South Korea over largest ever artillery exercise

North Korea slams South Korea over largest ever artillery exercise

North Korea says that the South will "have to pay" for recent artillery drills

North Korea slams South Korea over largest ever artillery exercise
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 19, 2016
When North Korea’s propaganda became counter-propaganda

When North Korea’s propaganda became counter-propaganda

'Under the Sun' director Vitaly Mansky explains how documentary diverged from original plan

When North Korea’s propaganda became counter-propaganda
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 14, 2016
UN Security Council to meet over North Korean missile launch

UN Security Council to meet over North Korean missile launch

Emergency meeting convened following North Korean ballistic missile launch early Wednesday

UN Security Council to meet over North Korean missile launch
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald August 3, 2016
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