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.
Increasing missile capability a strategic asset and deterrent to undermine enemy advantage
KPA’s top artillery officer given high-ranking position in General Staff department
Missile intended as deterrent to elicit caution, not to win a war
Hyon Yong Chol replaces Jang Jong Nam as MPAF
Another military construction official elevated to senior position after building collapse incident
Choe Yong Gon led North’s delegation in five economic cooperation meetings with South
Chief of General Staff unseen almost two months, Pyon confirmed as No. 2 in General Staff
Leadership visits navy and island defense units, shows specific capabilities
GMD system key component in America’s overall missile defense strategy
Groups use technology to track developments at notorious Camp No. 25, where prisoners do hard labor with no hope of release
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