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.
Number of DPRK vessels deregistered increases in 2017 following Resolution 2321
U.S. Pacific Command says North Korea launched a KN-15 medium range ballistic missile
Activity visible at location consistently used as a site for parade preparations
Wonsan air show confirmed despite OFAC sanctions against Air Koryo
Malaysians and North Koreans also permitted to return home as mutual travel ban ends
Investigation reveals harsh conditions and isolation for North Korean workers
One North Korean entity added, no elaboration on sanctions specifically for DPRK cooperation
Mandates of the Special Rapporteur and Seoul-based field office extended
Over three years on from his imprisonment in North Korea's Yanggakdo Hotel, Newman speaks to NK News
13 million to again be targeted for support despite a reduction in requested funds for 2017
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