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November 24, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John G. Grisafi

John G. Grisafi

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.

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Imagery reveals changes at Wonsan area airfields

Updated satellite imagery reveals further construction, developments at three airfields

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 17, 2015
Analysis

North Korea appoints new KPA special ops commander

Kim Yong Bok succeeds Choe Kyong Song as commander of XI Corps

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 16, 2015
News

Kim Yo Jong married foreign minister’s nephew – Seoul paper

North Korean leader’s younger sister may be married to Ri Su Yong’s nephew, may be pregnant

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 12, 2015
Analysis

State media reveals images of new naval vessel

Advanced ship design likely a series of prototypes, rather than a demonstration of current capabilities

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 9, 2015
Analysis

State media highlights test launch of anti-ship missile

North Korea reveals more about its Kh-35 derivative, boasts of deterrent capability

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 7, 2015
Analysis

Military drills and leadership changes top agenda in January

Winter training keeps military affairs in spotlight; Kim’s sister increasingly prominent

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 6, 2015
News

Kim Jong Un’s uncle made ambassador to Czech Republic

36-plus-year political exile of Kim Pyong Il in Europe continues

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 4, 2015
Analysis

Kim Jong Un may use Cessna aircraft

Small airfield near Kim compound raises question about Kim’s personal aircraft

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 21, 2015
Analysis

DPRK, Iran strong partners in missile tech – Middle East experts

Tehran and Pyongyang collaborated, built better missile programs, present similar threats

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 19, 2015
Analysis

Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion

N. Korea implementing plan to expand airport, support growing economic activity in region

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 19, 2015
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