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November 24, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hamish Macdonald

Hamish Macdonald

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.

News

Four new N. Korean Ambassadors beginning appointments in Africa

Despite U.S.-ROK pressure, countries intend to continue relations with DPRK

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 31, 2017
News

Germany expecting new North Korean Ambassador in Berlin

Ri Si Hong returns to Pyongyang as North Korea announces new appointee

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 25, 2017
Evergreen

N.Korean diplomat defector talks Trump, sanctions and Kim Jong Un

English language interview covers a range of topics in pitch to foreign audiences

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 24, 2017
News

HBOil withdraws from North Korean joint venture due to sanctions

Targeted U.S. treasury sanctions spell end for Mongolia-DPRK Oil and Gas joint venture

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 23, 2017
News

Over 3,300 South Koreans on divided family list died in 2016

Further reduction of numbers occurred during year without family reunions

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 18, 2017
News

North Korea to erect first major monument to Kim Jong Un

While also devoted to Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il, monument shows new personality cult developing

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 12, 2017
News

Air Koryo jet conducts in-country flight following two month absence

Flight path similar to previously test flight following mid-air incident aboard P-632 plane

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 12, 2017
News

U.S. sanctions Kim Jong Un’s sister for censorship activities

Kim Yo Jong on new list of U.S. designations with six other individuals and two entities

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 11, 2017
News

IFRC slashes flood recovery appeal, revises support plan

Lack of external funding contributes to revised plan

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 6, 2017
News

North Korea upping production of sanctioned commodities

State media links increased production to domestic use, with no mention of exports

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJanuary 5, 2017
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