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.
Attendance expected despite ongoing sanctions and cooling relations
Enhanced sanctions pass first legislative hurdle, set for Senate vote
Additional sanctions against North Korea being prepared and will be used if needed
Foreign ministry delegation visits second NAM member in April
Visit follows on from agreements signed in late 2016
Major powers at odds over approach to North Korean proliferation
Trip will be first ever visit by independent expert designated by the UN Human Rights Council
Satellite imagery reveals logistical challenges of huge military and civilian presence at parade
Celebration held to mark anniversary of Kim Il Sung’s birth
In grand opening ceremony, DPRK unveils major construction project
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