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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N. Korea involved with Syrian nuke site – Der Spiegel

N. Korea involved with Syrian nuke site – Der Spiegel

Report, citing unnamed intelligence agencies, claims Pyongyang involved in ongoing Syrian nuclear program

N. Korea involved with Syrian nuke site – Der Spiegel
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John G. Grisafi January 13, 2015
December: Military drills, political anniversaries; reviewing elite changes in 2014
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December: Military drills, political anniversaries; reviewing elite changes in 2014

Month of December, year of 2014 follow patterns of Kim consolidating power since becoming leader in 2011

December: Military drills, political anniversaries; reviewing elite changes in 2014
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John G. Grisafi January 12, 2015
N. Korea makes more military leadership changes
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N. Korea makes more military leadership changes

Two officers assume new senior leadership roles, new air force commander elevated in rank

N. Korea makes more military leadership changes
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John G. Grisafi January 9, 2015
Analysis: Kim’s sister rumored to be married

Analysis: Kim’s sister rumored to be married

Has Kim Yo Jong tied the knot? What do we know and why does it matter?

Analysis: Kim’s sister rumored to be married
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John G. Grisafi January 7, 2015
Obama imposes new sanctions on North Korea

Obama imposes new sanctions on North Korea

Sanctions over alleged cyber attack primarily target arms industry, intelligence service

Obama imposes new sanctions on North Korea
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John G. Grisafi January 3, 2015
North Korea appoints new ambassador to Iran

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Iran

Diplomatic posting important due to Pyongyang, Tehran's history of close cooperation

North Korea appoints new ambassador to Iran
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John G. Grisafi December 19, 2014
Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone

Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone
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John G. Grisafi December 17, 2014
Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone
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Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone

Traditional mourning period handled differently by Kim Jong Un, but still meaningful for succession

Three-year anniversary of Kim Jong Il’s death important milestone
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 17, 2014
North Korea building 10 new hydroelectric dams

North Korea building 10 new hydroelectric dams

Expansion of multi-dam Huichon power plant to address country’s electricity shortages

North Korea building 10 new hydroelectric dams
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 11, 2014
North Korea appoints new air force commander

North Korea appoints new air force commander

Choe Yong Ho replaces Ri Pyong Chol after more than six years as KPA’s top air force officer

North Korea appoints new air force commander
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John G. Grisafi December 10, 2014
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