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.
Despite alleged assassination attempt, decline in appearances may be due to solidification of power
U.S. says $700 million in funds processed on behalf of DPRK-linked Chinese network since 2009
U.S. and Russia clash at UN Security Council after Moscow disputes ICBM claims
Moldova not subject to EU regulations banning export of high quality wine to North Korea
Beijing warns Washington that measures on its enterprises may impact Sino-U.S. efforts on DPRK
Treasury proposes cutting the Bank of Dandong out of U.S. financial system
DPRK accuses former President and ex-NIS chief of plotting to kill Kim Jong Un
Third reported defection across the heavily fortified border in 10 days
KCNA reveals intention to step-up cooperation in areas of public health, construction and IT
Yacht was mistakenly detained, North Korean authorities tell Russian counterparts
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