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December 25, 2024

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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.

Analysis

N. Korea involved with Syrian nuke site – Der Spiegel

Report, citing unnamed intelligence agencies, claims Pyongyang involved in ongoing Syrian nuclear program

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 13, 2015
Analysis

December: Military drills, political anniversaries; reviewing elite changes in 2014

Month of December, year of 2014 follow patterns of Kim consolidating power since becoming leader in 2011

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 12, 2015
Analysis

N. Korea makes more military leadership changes

Two officers assume new senior leadership roles, new air force commander elevated in rank

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 9, 2015
Analysis

Analysis: Kim’s sister rumored to be married

Has Kim Yo Jong tied the knot? What do we know and why does it matter?

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 7, 2015
News

Obama imposes new sanctions on North Korea

Sanctions over alleged cyber attack primarily target arms industry, intelligence service

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 3, 2015
News

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Iran

Diplomatic posting important due to Pyongyang, Tehran's history of close cooperation

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 19, 2014
Analysis

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone

Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 17, 2014
Analysis

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone

Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 17, 2014
News

North Korea building 10 new hydroelectric dams

Expansion of multi-dam Huichon power plant to address country’s electricity shortages

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 11, 2014
Analysis

North Korea appoints new air force commander

Choe Yong Ho replaces Ri Pyong Chol after more than six years as KPA’s top air force officer

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 10, 2014
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