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.
Specialized aircraft can help to verify the type of weapon detonated by North Korea
Ban calls North's fourth test "deeply troubling," demands cessation of nuclear activity
Kim’s death brings uncertainty, concern regarding Pyongyang’s policy toward South
Choe’s name appears in state media for first time in over two months
Kim moves away from purges as regime stabilizes, prioritizes economics for “people’s well-being"
Shift from purge by execution to punishment by reeducation possible sign of stabilizing regime
Current work likely not preparation for nuclear test
N. Korean leadership emphasizes role of ruling party around anniversary, pushes science and tech
New features including reduced length, new nosecone/shroud, similarities to Russian Volna
Pyongyang regime prioritizes domestic governance and management in wake of Rason flood
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