April 29, 2024

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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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Trump aiming to meet Kim Jong Un in early 2019

Trump aiming to meet Kim Jong Un in early 2019

President also weighs in on postponed Pompeo-Kim Yong Chol meeting, sanctions

Trump aiming to meet Kim Jong Un in early 2019
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald November 7, 2018
Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

DOJ charges Singaporean national accused by the U.S. of bank fraud, among other charges

Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 25, 2018
North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

Sanctions labelled as "confidence-destroying measures" by ministry official during Xiangshan Forum

North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 25, 2018
Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal
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Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal

Site has long been a marquee project for DPRK leadership, though humanitarian concerns persist

Masikryong ski resort undergoing expansion, images reveal
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 19, 2018
Pope Francis willing to visit North Korea if officially invited: Blue House

Pope Francis willing to visit North Korea if officially invited: Blue House

President Moon extends "welcome" from Kim Jong Un during visit to Vatican City

Pope Francis willing to visit North Korea if officially invited: Blue House
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 18, 2018
DPRK highlights progress on major infrastructure, energy project near Tanchon

DPRK highlights progress on major infrastructure, energy project near Tanchon

Developments at linked site visible via satellite

DPRK highlights progress on major infrastructure, energy project near Tanchon
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 10, 2018
U.S. official to discuss continued pressure on North Korea in Southeast Asia

U.S. official to discuss continued pressure on North Korea in Southeast Asia

U.S. consulting with Vietnam, Thailand and Singapore to maintain sanctions and pressure

U.S. official to discuss continued pressure on North Korea in Southeast Asia
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 9, 2018
U.S., China unified on “pressure campaign” toward North Korea: State

U.S., China unified on “pressure campaign” toward North Korea: State

Statement suggests bilateral consensus on "final, fully verified denuclearization" of DPRK

U.S., China unified on “pressure campaign” toward North Korea: State
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 8, 2018
U.S. sanctions Turkish entity for attempted weapons trade with North Korea

U.S. sanctions Turkish entity for attempted weapons trade with North Korea

Treasury says Turkish firm, nationals also sought to deal in luxury goods

U.S. sanctions Turkish entity for attempted weapons trade with North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 4, 2018
ROK proposes U.S. accept closure of Yongbyon for peace declaration

ROK proposes U.S. accept closure of Yongbyon for peace declaration

Kang proposes next steps for progress, says ROK will not raise human rights issues with DPRK

ROK proposes U.S. accept closure of Yongbyon for peace declaration
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald October 3, 2018
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