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.
Two confirmed dead in mid-air explosion along the Chinese-North Korean border
North Korea's army issues scathing statement on KCNA claiming South Korean provocations in the Yellow Sea
North Korea officially respond to action-comedy film, saying those who produced it are "gangster-like scoundrels"
An event marking the Annual day for Persons with Disabilities in Korea receives domestic media coverage
North Korea's state broadcaster is televizing World Cup matches on a delay and with altered audio
UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office advise citizens not to bring religious materials into North Korea
North Korea's android tablet is not being sold to foreigners after it appears for resale at marked up prices
North Korean state media announce the arrest of another American tourist in North Korea
Rodong Sinmun claims South Korea is "living hell under the misrule of the traitors"
South Korea's chief nuclear envoy indicates that discussions are underway for the resumption of six-party talks
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