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.
Kim's former second-in-command still around, but apparently changing role
Regime seeks to remind people of air force’s relevance, build institutional confidence
Close confidant of Kim Jong Un quickly rising in power and influence
Public holiday primarily propaganda to maintain military loyalty, national pride
First session of new SPA gives Kim opportunity for biggest shakeup since coming to power
Pariah states have controversial history of cooperating in military, nuclear arenas
Officials close to Kim, including his sister, continue rising in power and influence in regime
Though unsophisticated, N. Korean UAVs useful for reconnaissance and observation
Pyongyang response to missile tests condemnation may hint at uranium-based weapons
Ruling party begins expected position shuffling following SPA elections
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