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.
Rotational deployments increase U.S. strength in Korea and fit into long-term strategy
At the end of the year, leadership is consolidating power and may be shifting back to Songun
Future provocations in the West Sea could prove even more dangerous than in the past
Two-year anniversary shows little immediate change, but may ultimately prove meaningful
Jang Song Taek ouster raises concerns of defections, instability in Pyongyang’s closest ally
While new faces emerge, and a China trip is rumored, the North may be heading toward provocation
ROK Air Force hopes to overcome the North’s air and air defense strategy
Memories of the past cause worries about the future on both sides of the DMZ
Drill emphasized by both Kim and state media, rather than visiting Mongolian president
Despite diplomatic overtures calling for peace, North Korean leadership puts much time into military
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