May 15, 2024

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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.

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Imagery reveals changes at Wonsan area airfields
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Imagery reveals changes at Wonsan area airfields

Updated satellite imagery reveals further construction, developments at three airfields

Imagery reveals changes at Wonsan area airfields
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 17, 2015
North Korea appoints new KPA special ops commander

North Korea appoints new KPA special ops commander

Kim Yong Bok succeeds Choe Kyong Song as commander of XI Corps

North Korea appoints new KPA special ops commander
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John G. Grisafi February 16, 2015
Kim Yo Jong married foreign minister’s nephew – Seoul paper

Kim Yo Jong married foreign minister’s nephew – Seoul paper

North Korean leader’s younger sister may be married to Ri Su Yong’s nephew, may be pregnant

Kim Yo Jong married foreign minister’s nephew – Seoul paper
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John G. Grisafi February 12, 2015
State media reveals images of new naval vessel

State media reveals images of new naval vessel

Advanced ship design likely a series of prototypes, rather than a demonstration of current capabilities

State media reveals images of new naval vessel
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John G. Grisafi February 9, 2015
State media highlights test launch of anti-ship missile

State media highlights test launch of anti-ship missile

North Korea reveals more about its Kh-35 derivative, boasts of deterrent capability

State media highlights test launch of anti-ship missile
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John G. Grisafi February 7, 2015
Military drills and leadership changes top agenda in January
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Military drills and leadership changes top agenda in January

Winter training keeps military affairs in spotlight; Kim’s sister increasingly prominent

Military drills and leadership changes top agenda in January
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John G. Grisafi February 6, 2015
Kim Jong Un’s uncle made ambassador to Czech Republic

Kim Jong Un’s uncle made ambassador to Czech Republic

36-plus-year political exile of Kim Pyong Il in Europe continues

Kim Jong Un’s uncle made ambassador to Czech Republic
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John G. Grisafi February 4, 2015
Kim Jong Un may use Cessna aircraft

Kim Jong Un may use Cessna aircraft

Small airfield near Kim compound raises question about Kim’s personal aircraft

Kim Jong Un may use Cessna aircraft
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John G. Grisafi January 21, 2015
DPRK, Iran strong partners in missile tech – Middle East experts
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DPRK, Iran strong partners in missile tech – Middle East experts

Tehran and Pyongyang collaborated, built better missile programs, present similar threats

DPRK, Iran strong partners in missile tech – Middle East experts
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John G. Grisafi January 19, 2015
Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion
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Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion

N. Korea implementing plan to expand airport, support growing economic activity in region

Wonsan airport undergoing major renovation, expansion
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John G. Grisafi January 19, 2015
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