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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November: Military and diplomatic focus, status of Kim’s family
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November: Military and diplomatic focus, status of Kim’s family

North continues diplomatic campaign while preparing for military drills; Kim’s sister rises while wife absent

November: Military and diplomatic focus, status of Kim’s family
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi December 8, 2014
Kim’s sister reportedly on guest list for festival in South

Kim’s sister reportedly on guest list for festival in South

Unification Ministry skeptical of claim Kim Yo Jong will visit the South

Kim’s sister reportedly on guest list for festival in South
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John G. Grisafi December 5, 2014
Kim’s sister a vice department director in Workers’ Party

Kim’s sister a vice department director in Workers’ Party

State media makes most specific reference yet regarding Kim Yo Jong’s official role

Kim’s sister a vice department director in Workers’ Party
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John G. Grisafi November 27, 2014
Analysis: October air and air defense drills

Analysis: October air and air defense drills

KPA Air, Anti-Air Force training focused on defensive scenarios

Analysis: October air and air defense drills
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 12, 2014
October: State media treats all as normal as Kim Jong Un ends absence
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October: State media treats all as normal as Kim Jong Un ends absence

Pyongyang reinforces image of Kim still fully in power, with his status unquestioned

October: State media treats all as normal as Kim Jong Un ends absence
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 10, 2014
N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability

N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability

Pyongyang continues to research advanced naval capabilities, deployment likely years away

N. Korea developing new submarine, sea-based missile capability
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi November 3, 2014
North has capability to miniaturize nuclear device – USFK commander

North has capability to miniaturize nuclear device – USFK commander

U.S. and South Korea increasingly concerned over North’s nuclear, missile threat

North has capability to miniaturize nuclear device – USFK commander
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi October 27, 2014
North and South exchange small-arms fire

North and South exchange small-arms fire

N. Korean soldiers approach demarcation line, prompting warning shots

North and South exchange small-arms fire
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi October 19, 2014
Kim Jong Un still a no-show, but coup unlikely

Kim Jong Un still a no-show, but coup unlikely

N. Korean leader’s absence continues, but signs point to Kim remaining in power

Kim Jong Un still a no-show, but coup unlikely
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi October 10, 2014
N. Korea awards honorary degree to Korean-American professor

N. Korea awards honorary degree to Korean-American professor

Scholar & journalist honored by Pyongyang for media work, views of the West

N. Korea awards honorary degree to Korean-American professor
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John G. Grisafi October 8, 2014
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