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November 23, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John G. Grisafi

John G. Grisafi

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.

Analysis

U.S. Army adds forces to the Korean peninsula

Rotational deployments increase U.S. strength in Korea and fit into long-term strategy

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 14, 2014
Evergreen

Regime activity limited and conservative in December

At the end of the year, leadership is consolidating power and may be shifting back to Songun

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 3, 2014
Analysis

The potential for impending military confrontation in Korea

Future provocations in the West Sea could prove even more dangerous than in the past

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 20, 2013
Analysis

Kim Jong Il death commemorated in purge’s aftermath

Two-year anniversary shows little immediate change, but may ultimately prove meaningful

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 18, 2013
Analysis

China ups security, conducts military training near N. Korea

Jang Song Taek ouster raises concerns of defections, instability in Pyongyang’s closest ally

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 12, 2013
Analysis

Leadership priorities back to the military in October and November

While new faces emerge, and a China trip is rumored, the North may be heading toward provocation

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 6, 2013
Analysis

North Korea denounces South’s plan to buy stealth fighters

ROK Air Force hopes to overcome the North’s air and air defense strategy

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiDecember 6, 2013
Analysis

North Korea denounces changes in Japanese military policy

Memories of the past cause worries about the future on both sides of the DMZ

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiNovember 25, 2013
Analysis

October firepower demonstration shows military commitment

Drill emphasized by both Kim and state media, rather than visiting Mongolian president

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiNovember 19, 2013
Analysis

Military matters and holiday events top Kim’s agenda in January

Despite diplomatic overtures calling for peace, North Korean leadership puts much time into military

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 11, 2011
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