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.

More articles by 'Hamish Macdonald'

Wife of detained Australian unsure of N. Korea arrest specifics

Wife of detained Australian unsure of N. Korea arrest specifics

Australian was in possession of "some Gospel tracts in the Korean language"

Wife of detained Australian unsure of N. Korea arrest specifics
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 19, 2014
Public inquiry into N. Korean rights violations nears end

Public inquiry into N. Korean rights violations nears end

Chairman of investigation calls inquiry findings 'shocking,' says they moved committee to tears

Public inquiry into N. Korean rights violations nears end
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald February 4, 2014
Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution

Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution

Experts predict variety of scenarios after very public execution of Kim Jong Un's uncle

Four experts explain the impact of Jang Song Thaek’s execution
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald December 13, 2013
Three American diplomats discuss the prospects for N. Korean denuclearization

Three American diplomats discuss the prospects for N. Korean denuclearization

Former U.S.negotiators talk to NK News about prospects for resumption of DPRK nuclear talks

Three American diplomats discuss the prospects for N. Korean denuclearization
Chad O'Carroll
Chad O'Carroll | Hamish Macdonald October 10, 2013
North Korea expands “Beijing Taxi” fleet to 300 cars

North Korea expands “Beijing Taxi” fleet to 300 cars

Chinese-made taxi fleet increases from 80 to 300 vehicles

North Korea expands “Beijing Taxi” fleet to 300 cars
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 27, 2013
North Korea sends greetings to new Australian Prime Minister

North Korea sends greetings to new Australian Prime Minister

Greetings come after Canberra blocks DPRK embassy bid

North Korea sends greetings to new Australian Prime Minister
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 24, 2013
Yongbyon’s history marked by accidents and human experimentation

Yongbyon’s history marked by accidents and human experimentation

Defector interview reveals secrets behind North Korea’s nuclear facility

Yongbyon’s history marked by accidents and human experimentation
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 6, 2013
Confirmed: North Korean military shakeup

Confirmed: North Korean military shakeup

Kim Kyok Sik replaced by Ri Yong Gil as Chief of Korean People’s Army General Staff

Confirmed: North Korean military shakeup
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 3, 2013
North Korea promotes beach holidays via domestic ad. campaign

North Korea promotes beach holidays via domestic ad. campaign

Push to promote beach vacations suggests holidays no longer solely for elite

North Korea promotes beach holidays via domestic ad. campaign
Hamish Macdonald
Hamish Macdonald September 3, 2013