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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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U.S. rejects offer for ambassador’s visit: DPRK FM

U.S. rejects offer for ambassador’s visit: DPRK FM

U.S. says dialogue possible, but depends on NK attitude toward denuclearization

U.S. rejects offer for ambassador’s visit: DPRK FM
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 2, 2015
DPRK-Vietnam mark diplomatic anniversary, push further cooperation

DPRK-Vietnam mark diplomatic anniversary, push further cooperation

Anniversary of diplomatic relations coincides with ministerial visit to Vietnam

DPRK-Vietnam mark diplomatic anniversary, push further cooperation
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 30, 2015
North Korea calls for Commission of Inquiry retraction, U.S. apology

North Korea calls for Commission of Inquiry retraction, U.S. apology

North Korean editorial attacks COI credibility, levels homophobic abuse at commissioner

North Korea calls for Commission of Inquiry retraction, U.S. apology
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 29, 2015
Foreign ministry delegation leaves for Southeast Asia

Foreign ministry delegation leaves for Southeast Asia

Visit follows high profile Southeast Asia tour by FM in 2014

Foreign ministry delegation leaves for Southeast Asia
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald January 29, 2015
Sony consulted with U.S. government officials, defense analyst on ‘The Interview,’ emails show

Sony consulted with U.S. government officials, defense analyst on ‘The Interview,’ emails show

Leaked emails reveal discussions and possible signing off on film and graphic scene

Sony consulted with U.S. government officials, defense analyst on ‘The Interview,’ emails show
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 18, 2014
South Korean lawmaker visits Kaesong to deliver wreath

South Korean lawmaker visits Kaesong to deliver wreath

Opposition lawmaker believes North has “strong will for dialogue” following brief visit

South Korean lawmaker visits Kaesong to deliver wreath
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 16, 2014
Korean-American questioned following alleged pro-North Korea comments

Korean-American questioned following alleged pro-North Korea comments

Writer investigated, receives temporary travel ban after complaints filed over alleged pro-North Korea comments

Korean-American questioned following alleged pro-North Korea comments
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 15, 2014
Push for North Korean human rights to be placed on UNSC agenda

Push for North Korean human rights to be placed on UNSC agenda

Request for discussions accepted, cannot be vetoed by permanent members

Push for North Korean human rights to be placed on UNSC agenda
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 8, 2014
North Korea imposes work restrictions on taxi drivers: Xinhua

North Korea imposes work restrictions on taxi drivers: Xinhua

Restrictions reportedly in force since April this year

North Korea imposes work restrictions on taxi drivers: Xinhua
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 4, 2014
North Korea criticizes EU over human rights resolution

North Korea criticizes EU over human rights resolution

Despite criticism, invitation to EU human rights rep not yet withdrawn

North Korea criticizes EU over human rights resolution
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 3, 2014
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