May 04, 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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Court date set for crew of North Korean vessel

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

Court date set for crew of North Korean vessel
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 13, 2014
State Dept. North Korea grants could entail risk of criminal punishment

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

State Dept. North Korea grants could entail risk of criminal punishment
North Korea to consider human rights recommendations

North Korea to consider human rights recommendations

DPRK agrees to examine 185 recommendations made by the Human Rights Council

North Korea to consider human rights recommendations
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 8, 2014
North Korea ready for nuke test – South Korean Defense Minister

North Korea ready for nuke test – South Korean Defense Minister

South Korean Defense Minister says North Korea now fully prepared for nuclear test

North Korea ready for nuke test – South Korean Defense Minister
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 8, 2014
“Imminent Signs” of Nuclear test – US Military

“Imminent Signs” of Nuclear test – US Military

Developments at Punggye-ri site indicate possibility of coming nuclear test

“Imminent Signs” of Nuclear test – US Military
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 7, 2014
China refutes existence of North Korea collapse document

China refutes existence of North Korea collapse document

Experts also cast doubt on Japanese agency's report on Chinese contingency plan

China refutes existence of North Korea collapse document
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 6, 2014
Tourists granted rare access to nearly all stations on Pyongyang metro network

Tourists granted rare access to nearly all stations on Pyongyang metro network

Two Western tour companies allowed access to areas of Pyongyang metro for first time

Tourists granted rare access to nearly all stations on Pyongyang metro network
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald May 2, 2014
North Korea arrests 24 year old American citizen trying to claim asylum in DPRK

North Korea arrests 24 year old American citizen trying to claim asylum in DPRK

News of arrest comes in middle of Obama trip to South Korea

North Korea arrests 24 year old American citizen trying to claim asylum in DPRK
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 25, 2014
North Korea offer condolences to South for Sewol Ferry disaster

North Korea offer condolences to South for Sewol Ferry disaster

North Korean message of condolence comes after criticism of South Korea's initial response

North Korea offer condolences to South for Sewol Ferry disaster
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 23, 2014
North Korea erupts with anti-gay tirade against UN Human Rights Chair

North Korea erupts with anti-gay tirade against UN Human Rights Chair

KCNA calls Kirby a "disgusting old lecher with a 40-odd-year-long career of homosexuality"

North Korea erupts with anti-gay tirade against UN Human Rights Chair
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald April 22, 2014