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July 17, 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.

Analysis

November: Military and diplomatic focus, status of Kim’s family

North continues diplomatic campaign while preparing for military drills; Kim’s sister rises while wife absent

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 8, 2014
News

Kim’s sister reportedly on guest list for festival in South

Unification Ministry skeptical of claim Kim Yo Jong will visit the South

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 5, 2014
Analysis

Kim’s sister a vice department director in Workers’ Party

State media makes most specific reference yet regarding Kim Yo Jong’s official role

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiNovember 27, 2014
Analysis

Analysis: October air and air defense drills

KPA Air, Anti-Air Force training focused on defensive scenarios

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiNovember 12, 2014
Analysis

October: State media treats all as normal as Kim Jong Un ends absence

Pyongyang reinforces image of Kim still fully in power, with his status unquestioned

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiNovember 10, 2014
Analysis

N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability

Pyongyang continues to research advanced naval capabilities, deployment likely years away

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiNovember 3, 2014
Analysis

North has capability to miniaturize nuclear device – USFK commander

U.S. and South Korea increasingly concerned over North’s nuclear, missile threat

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiOctober 27, 2014
News

North and South exchange small-arms fire

N. Korean soldiers approach demarcation line, prompting warning shots

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiOctober 19, 2014
Analysis

Kim Jong Un still a no-show, but coup unlikely

N. Korean leader’s absence continues, but signs point to Kim remaining in power

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiOctober 10, 2014
News

N. Korea awards honorary degree to Korean-American professor

Scholar & journalist honored by Pyongyang for media work, views of the West

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiOctober 8, 2014
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