May 18, 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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North Korea refutes religious oppression claims

North Korea refutes religious oppression claims

North Korea publish article and video denying claims of religious oppression and persecution

North Korea refutes religious oppression claims
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 30, 2014
U.S. House of Representatives passes North Korea sanctions bill

U.S. House of Representatives passes North Korea sanctions bill

Bill enhancing sanctions enforcement on North Korea unanimously adopted by Congress

U.S. House of Representatives passes North Korea sanctions bill
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 29, 2014
North Korea refute Hamas weapons deal, Hezbollah support

North Korea refute Hamas weapons deal, Hezbollah support

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

North Korea refute Hamas weapons deal, Hezbollah support
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 28, 2014
North Korean “Victory Day” celebrations subdued compared to 2013

North Korean “Victory Day” celebrations subdued compared to 2013

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

North Korean “Victory Day” celebrations subdued compared to 2013
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 28, 2014
N. Korea announces six new economic zones

N. Korea announces six new economic zones

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

N. Korea announces six new economic zones
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 23, 2014
North Korea to build underwater hotel in East Coast city of Wonsan

North Korea to build underwater hotel in East Coast city of Wonsan

North Korea announces major plan to renovate Wonsan beach area

North Korea to build underwater hotel in East Coast city of Wonsan
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 21, 2014
North Korean officials in Myanmar invite journalists to visit North Korea

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

North Korean officials in Myanmar invite journalists to visit North Korea
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 18, 2014
North Korea requested NGO assistance on day of building collapse

North Korea requested NGO assistance on day of building collapse

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

North Korea requested NGO assistance on day of building collapse
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 17, 2014
Amid tourism boost, North Korea confirms domestic flights resumption

Amid tourism boost, North Korea confirms domestic flights resumption

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

Amid tourism boost, North Korea confirms domestic flights resumption
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 15, 2014
North Korean freighter runs aground near Mexico

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

North Korean freighter runs aground near Mexico
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald July 15, 2014
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