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.
Author predicts gradual, slow development of shadow economy effects; state control still strong
Disney, Russian and Indian films, on sale from state-run DVD stalls
Recent measures aim to isolate North Korea from the U.S. and international banking system
Topics of discussion include bilateral ties and 7th Party Congress review
Speech comes at beginning of ROK-Africa tour as DPRK delegation arrives back in Pyongyang
Web series to showcase life inside Pyongyang's foreign funded elite academic institution
New deliver method revealed at Oslo Freedom Forum, HRF funding revealed
Air Show greenlighted by Pyongyang authorities despite sanctions on aviation fuel to North Korea
China-based trader details six years of business deals with the North, including recent troubles
Long-haul scheduled flight operates for first time since the passing of UN sanctions
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