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.
KCNA issues positive review of human rights briefing but does not mention "detention centers"
Minister of Unification outlines topics of discussion for high-level talks
State media reacts to announcement that landmines will remain along DMZ
North Korea athletes bring home 36 medals from Asian Games
Heartbreak for North Korea following a late victory for South Korea in men's final
Stanford professors says South Korea must take point on improving relations with the North
New air routes delivering Chinese tourists to Pyongyang confirmed
Detained American gives interview to foreign media
Developments observed by multiple sources as workers attempt to complete project by October 10
Kerry says "Silence would be the greatest abuse of all", increases pressure on DPRK
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