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.
Weapon may feature guided missiles, long range capability, possible U.S. inspiration
Missile or rocket launch may be response to UNSC Resolution, U.S. sanctions
Sanctions broadly target officials, entities related to military &weapons development
Ri Myong Su an older officer who was prominent during Kim Jong Il’s reign
What weapons does North Korea have which could potentially deliver a nuclear strike?
Kim regime continually attentive to economic matters alongside fourth nuclear test
KPA Strategic Force plays ever more significant role in Pyongyang’s evolving strategy
Maritime infraction occurs less than one day after North Korean satellite launch
Examining the death of Kim Yang Gon, rise of Jo Yong Won, absences and appearances of others
Dispatching of strategic bomber a show of force, resolve by U.S., South Korea
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