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.
Report, citing unnamed intelligence agencies, claims Pyongyang involved in ongoing Syrian nuclear program
Month of December, year of 2014 follow patterns of Kim consolidating power since becoming leader in 2011
Two officers assume new senior leadership roles, new air force commander elevated in rank
Has Kim Yo Jong tied the knot? What do we know and why does it matter?
Sanctions over alleged cyber attack primarily target arms industry, intelligence service
Diplomatic posting important due to Pyongyang, Tehran's history of close cooperation
Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession
Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession
Expansion of multi-dam Huichon power plant to address country’s electricity shortages
Choe Yong Ho replaces Ri Pyong Chol after more than six years as KPA’s top air force officer
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