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July 17, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Hamish Macdonald

Hamish Macdonald

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.

News

North Korea creates Kim Il Sung University Fund, asks for donations

University's Council also offering donor rewards

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMarch 3, 2015
News

Rodman, Paddy Power appear to avoid punishment in N. Korea sanctions investigation

Draft of UN report shows U.S., Ireland responded to UN inquiries over sanctions breach

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 27, 2015
News

UK sees evidence corroborating N.Korean forced labor reports

Information revealed in written response to question from APPGNK Co-Chair

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 27, 2015
News

Five parties agree on ‘exploratory’ nuclear talks

Exploratory talks sought to 'gauge' North Korea's willingness to denuclearize

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 26, 2015
Analysis

N. Korea tourism companies struggle through travel ban

Eventual lifting of ban may result in spike for 2015, but episode reveals inherent problems with North Korea travel

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 26, 2015
News

North Korean border may open on April 1: Tour company

Tour operator says information is reliable, but other tourist sources dispute date

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 24, 2015
News

North Korean foreign minister to attend UN Human Rights Council

UN Special Rapportuer to have report on DPRK considered by council

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 23, 2015
News

North Korean FM denounces U.S. human rights conference

Foreign ministry issues threats against U.S. over staging of non-governmental event

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 19, 2015
News

3,500 Koreans registered for reunions died in 2014

Figures released as PCUP target date for family reunions passes

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 19, 2015
Interviews

The N. Korea-Japan abduction issue: prospects for 2015

Expert says report will not be forthcoming, pressure to mount on Abe

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldFebruary 18, 2015
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