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.
Previous NDC statement including in UN document by DPRK permanent representative
Delegation in Mexico to arrange repatriation, no humanitarian visas in sight
Nationality of border-crosser not confirmed as of yet; trend of border tensions continues
Ambassador says Democratic Federal Republic best for uniting divergent systems; faces questions on recent happenings in the North
Report short on details, cites North's own stated objectives of nuclear deterrence
Discussions on issues took place three times in early 2015, DPRK 'disappointed' over human rights focus
KPA claims ROK missile test justifies self-defense measures, says its missiles not for use on peninsula
NDC urges immediate U.S troops withdrawal from ROK, international prosecution
Principles established amid North Korea's ongoing development of its ballistic missile programme
South Korea will not allow the group to cross at the Joint Security Area in Panmunjom
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