May 02, 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.

News

North Korea to consider human rights recommendations

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 8, 2014
News

North Korea ready for nuke test – South Korean Defense Minister

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 8, 2014
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“Imminent Signs” of Nuclear test – US Military

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 7, 2014
News

China refutes existence of North Korea collapse document

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 6, 2014
Evergreen

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldMay 2, 2014
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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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldApril 25, 2014
News

North Korea offer condolences to South for Sewol Ferry disaster

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

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldApril 23, 2014
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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"

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldApril 22, 2014
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Possible evidence links Kim Jong Un to drones

North Korean state media images likely show Kim Jong Un inspecting drones

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldApril 18, 2014
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In rare presentation, North Korea publicizes State budget details

North Korea unveils its 2013 and 2014 budgets, albeit lacking in concrete detail.

Hamish MacdonaldHamish MacdonaldApril 10, 2014