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.
North Korea refute recent reports and findings linking them to two Islamist militant groups
No major rallies or parades to mark 61st anniversary of armistice agreement
Supreme People's Assembly announces establishment of more SEZs to attract foreign trade, investment
North Korea announces major plan to renovate Wonsan beach area
North Korean officials, including Ambassador Kim Seok Chul, extend invitation to Myanmar Interim Press Council
Request for NGO assistance to provide shelter for displaced residence from apartment building rejected.
Increase in domestic and international flights hint at increased tourism, despite recent arrests
DPRK cargo vessel the Mu Du Bong has reportedly run aground on a reef near the Mexican port of Tuxpan
North Korea stages artillery exercise for over 30 minutes near the North-South border
New cars and features added to existing taxi fleets in Pyongyang
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