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.
North generally responds to joint U.S.-ROK drills with more military activity of its own
Numerous figures close to Kim Jong Un rise, some older figures manage to hang on
Possible 300mm multiple rocket launcher may have range covering half of South Korea
High-ranking official not purged, but still may be out of Kim’s true inner circle
Kim confidant Choe Ryong Hae mostly a no-show so far this year
Visit by former ambassador not focused on detained missionary but part of ongoing Track II diplomacy
Consequences of ignoring overtures suggested by rumors, simulations of raid on S. Korean territory
Power struggle over economic resource ends in military’s favor
Training event emphasizes offensive capability; military figure returns to the spotlight
Official relations do not necessarily mean North will have ambassador in a country
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