April 19, 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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Trump aiming to meet Kim Jong Un in early 2019

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldNovember 7, 2018
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Singaporean national, firms sanctioned over illicit North Korean dealings

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 25, 2018
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North Korean FM official continues criticism of sanctions in China

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 25, 2018
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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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 19, 2018
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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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 18, 2018
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DPRK highlights progress on major infrastructure, energy project near Tanchon

Developments at linked site visible via satellite

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 10, 2018
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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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 9, 2018
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U.S., China unified on “pressure campaign” toward North Korea: State

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 8, 2018
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U.S. sanctions Turkish entity for attempted weapons trade with North Korea

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 4, 2018
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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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldOctober 3, 2018
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