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.
Parade demonstrates party commitment to nation's defense, shows off some newer equipment
North Korean senior architect likely sent away for punishment, rehabilitation before return
The U.S. made bunker busting Massive Ordnance Penetrator developed with N. Korean, Iranian targets in mind
Kim’s meeting with Havana's official delegation may reflect desire to maintain ties with Cuba
Preparations likely intended to add to tensions, missiles could be launched for show
Thursday's incident results from increasing tensions, but escalation effectively limited
Elections, Victory Day, other events grant Pyongyang opportunities to strengthen Party control
Pyongyang says current Korean time based on longitude of Japan, new time appropriate for Korea
Newly renovated international airport could reverse losses caused by sanctions preventing Japanese vessels docking
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