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.
Speculation regarding the disappearance of American citizen David Sneddon resurfaces
Irregular transit stop in Urumqi preferred over Islamabad, possible link to aviation notice issued on August 30
Highly threatening statement issued following negative reaction to SLBM test
UN Body to remind North Korea of responsibilities under aviation convention
Tour jointly postponed due to procedural, logistical issues possibly linked to BBC expulsion
North Korea says that the South will "have to pay" for recent artillery drills
'Under the Sun' director Vitaly Mansky explains how documentary diverged from original plan
Emergency meeting convened following North Korean ballistic missile launch early Wednesday
Following domestic test flight, Air Koryo jet successfully completes Pyongyang to Beijing route
Changes requested as sanctioned entity does not have branch in Vietnam and DPRK nationals have left
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