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 U.S.-ROK pressure, countries intend to continue relations with DPRK
Ri Si Hong returns to Pyongyang as North Korea announces new appointee
English language interview covers a range of topics in pitch to foreign audiences
Targeted U.S. treasury sanctions spell end for Mongolia-DPRK Oil and Gas joint venture
Further reduction of numbers occurred during year without family reunions
While also devoted to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, monument shows new personality cult developing
Flight path similar to previously test flight following mid-air incident aboard P-632 plane
Kim Yo Jong on new list of U.S. designations with six other individuals and two entities
Lack of external funding contributes to revised plan
State media links increased production to domestic use, with no mention of exports
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