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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 introduces new ‘tele-education’ mobile service

North Korea introduces new ‘tele-education’ mobile service

Service to overcome geographical barriers, lack of access to computer networks

North Korea introduces new ‘tele-education’ mobile service
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 15, 2015
Families divided by Korean War reunite: An overwhelming experience

Families divided by Korean War reunite: An overwhelming experience

Participant in last year's reunions recalls physically breaking down due to overwhelming emotions

Families divided by Korean War reunite: An overwhelming experience
North Korea raises U.S. germ warfare claim at UN

North Korea raises U.S. germ warfare claim at UN

Previous NDC statement including in UN document by DPRK permanent representative

North Korea raises U.S. germ warfare claim at UN
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 12, 2015
North Korean crew of sanctioned vessel may be repatriated
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North Korean crew of sanctioned vessel may be repatriated

Delegation in Mexico to arrange repatriation, no humanitarian visas in sight

North Korean crew of sanctioned vessel may be repatriated
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 12, 2015
Chinese guards kill suspect who crossed North Korean border

Chinese guards kill suspect who crossed North Korean border

Nationality of border-crosser not confirmed as of yet; trend of border tensions continues

Chinese guards kill suspect who crossed North Korean border
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 12, 2015
DPRK Ambassador to UK promotes Korean union at forum

DPRK Ambassador to UK promotes Korean union at forum

Ambassador says Democratic Federal Republic best for uniting divergent systems; faces questions on recent happenings in the North

DPRK Ambassador to UK promotes Korean union at forum
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 10, 2015
N. Korea likely has additional nuclear facilities: U.S. state department

N. Korea likely has additional nuclear facilities: U.S. state department

Report short on details, cites North's own stated objectives of nuclear deterrence

N. Korea likely has additional nuclear facilities: U.S. state department
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 8, 2015
UK discussed human rights issues with North Korea in early 2015

UK discussed human rights issues with North Korea in early 2015

Discussions on issues took place three times in early 2015, DPRK 'disappointed' over human rights focus

UK discussed human rights issues with North Korea in early 2015
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 7, 2015
North Korean military responds to South Korean ballistic missile test

North Korean military responds to South Korean ballistic missile test

KPA claims ROK missile test justifies self-defense measures, says its missiles not for use on peninsula

North Korean military responds to South Korean ballistic missile test
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 5, 2015
North Korea accuses U.S. of preparing for germ warfare

North Korea accuses U.S. of preparing for germ warfare

NDC urges immediate U.S troops withdrawal from ROK, international prosecution

North Korea accuses U.S. of preparing for germ warfare
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald June 3, 2015
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