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.
Letter addressed to DPRK delegate Ri Son Gwon sets stage for next meeting
Putin calls North Korean leader a "shrewd and mature politician"
Over 3700 South Koreans awaiting reunions passed away in 2017, data shows
Ethiopia details measures prior to passage of Resolution demanding laborer repatriation
Pyongyang attempted to mask origin of DPRK coal for sale in Thailand in 2017, authorities say
Decision to delay exercises comes shortly after reopening of inter-Korean communication channel
While notification in compliance with sanctions, report omits apparent second shipment
FM statement comes in response to recent U.S. claims that DPRK was behind WannaCry attacks
Visa applications denied in late September following passage of Resolution 2375
An interview with the ICRC team training North Korean police in Explosive Ordnance Disposal
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