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.
High-ranking N. Korean party, military officials make rare visit to South
American military continues to view Korean situation as special case, Cold War relic
Old aircraft design highly effective, important N. Korean threat capability
Top DPRK diplomatic post in Stockholm vacant since last holder purged in December
Pyongyang continues high rate of missile and rocket tests this year
Kim’s absence, continuing position changes lead to uncertainty and speculation about the regime
Sub, associated missile would have significant deterrent, propaganda value for Pyongyang
Experienced diplomat becomes top N. Korean in Moscow as DPRK-Russia ties improve
Drill demonstrates North’s own military capability, contrast with UFG
Editorial by rocket researcher boasts of successful missile tests, warns of more launches
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