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.
Event represents the sixth failed Musudan launch out of seven attempts
Fatal shooting incident occurs within Russian Exclusive Economic Zone (EZZ)
Implementation report notes action but lacks further details on bank, frozen accounts involved
Certificates confirming deflagging to be obtained by Jordanian transport ministry
North Korean nuclear programme one of the top five threats facing U.S. in next decade: poll
Delegates from 16 countries to attend environment-focused three day event
News contradicts South Korean media reports of official denial
State Department officials insist U.S. is willing to go where the "evidence" takes them
North Korean media shows recovery efforts, apparently sends supplies around the Peninsula by sea
Sanctions come as embattled conglomerate accused of "serious economic crimes" by PRC authorities
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