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.
Extension of sanctions, raid on pro-North organization in Japan prompts exchange of statements
Unilateral sanctions extended following a lack of progress on abduction issue
Fly-on-wall style documentary tracks rescue process and humanitarian who undertakes it
Completion of massive stadium complements recent push to achieve 'sports power' status
Domestic media touts developments despite ongoing concerns over condition of existing railways
Defection by armed soldiers follows late-2014 murder of four Chinese civilians by KPA soldier
Article follows similar attacks on high-profile defectors
Quotes from anonymous government official may add credence to rumors
Business association suggests that planned anti-Pyongyang leaflet launch could hinder talks over complex
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