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July 16, 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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UN to open human rights field office in Seoul

Following COI recommendation, regional field office for monitoring North Korean human rights to be set up in Seoul

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 30, 2014
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Spike observed in North Korea domestic media threats

Upswing in aggressive KCNA output seen during week of increased tensions

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 23, 2014
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North Korea fires on South Korean patrol boat near Yeonpyeong Island

North Korea carries out threat to shell South Korean naval vessels

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 22, 2014
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KPA vows to wipe out the South Korean Army “to the last man” – KCNA

North Korea reacts to South Korean navy firing warning shots at DPRK vessels

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 21, 2014
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U.S. update travel warning for North Korea

Latest warning says that traveling to the DPRK as part of a tour group is not a guarantee against arrest

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 21, 2014
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Russia, China express hopes for six party talks in official statement

The two countries sign joint statement saying that there is "no room for scenarios of force" on the Korean Peninsula

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 20, 2014
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Head of COI into human rights in North Korea takes part in online Q&A

Michael Kirby answers questions from online community in a Reddit "Ask Me Anything" discussion

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 16, 2014
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North Korea and China: Asia’s “worst culprits” for torture, says Amnesty

Amnesty International media report on torture names North Korea and China as Asia's worst offenders

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 15, 2014
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Court date set for crew of North Korean vessel

Three of the Chong Chon Gang's crew will face trial in Panama for weapon trafficking on June 4

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 13, 2014
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State Dept. North Korea grants could entail risk of criminal punishment

State Department call for funding proposals contradicts "do no harm" strategy advocated by UN COI