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November 22, 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.

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North Korea refute Hamas weapons deal, Hezbollah support

North Korea refute recent reports and findings linking them to two Islamist militant groups

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 28, 2014
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North Korean “Victory Day” celebrations subdued compared to 2013

No major rallies or parades to mark 61st anniversary of armistice agreement

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 28, 2014
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N. Korea announces six new economic zones

Supreme People's Assembly announces establishment of more SEZs to attract foreign trade, investment

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 23, 2014
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North Korea to build underwater hotel in East Coast city of Wonsan

North Korea announces major plan to renovate Wonsan beach area

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 21, 2014
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North Korean officials in Myanmar invite journalists to visit North Korea

North Korean officials, including Ambassador Kim Seok Chul, extend invitation to Myanmar Interim Press Council

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 18, 2014
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North Korea requested NGO assistance on day of building collapse

Request for NGO assistance to provide shelter for displaced residence from apartment building rejected.

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 17, 2014
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Amid tourism boost, North Korea confirms domestic flights resumption

Increase in domestic and international flights hint at increased tourism, despite recent arrests

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 15, 2014
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North Korean freighter runs aground near Mexico

DPRK cargo vessel the Mu Du Bong has reportedly run aground on a reef near the Mexican port of Tuxpan

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 15, 2014
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North Korea fires close to 100 artillery shells into East Sea

North Korea stages artillery exercise for over 30 minutes near the North-South border

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 14, 2014
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Pyongyang continues taxi fleet expansion

New cars and features added to existing taxi fleets in Pyongyang

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldJuly 10, 2014
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