John G. Grisafi is an analyst and Korean linguist from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Having previously worked as an analyst for the United States Army in South Korea and studied Korean at the Defense Language Institute, he is now majoring in East Asian Languages & Civilization and History at the University of Pennsylvania.
Updated satellite imagery reveals further construction, developments at three airfields
Kim Yong Bok succeeds Choe Kyong Song as commander of XI Corps
North Korean leader’s younger sister may be married to Ri Su Yong’s nephew, may be pregnant
Advanced ship design likely a series of prototypes, rather than a demonstration of current capabilities
North Korea reveals more about its Kh-35 derivative, boasts of deterrent capability
Winter training keeps military affairs in spotlight; Kim’s sister increasingly prominent
36-plus-year political exile of Kim Pyong Il in Europe continues
Small airfield near Kim compound raises question about Kim’s personal aircraft
Tehran and Pyongyang collaborated, built better missile programs, present similar threats
N. Korea implementing plan to expand airport, support growing economic activity in region
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