April 29, 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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Analysis: N. Korean tactical guided missile tests
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Analysis: N. Korean tactical guided missile tests

Increasing missile capability a strategic asset and deterrent to undermine enemy advantage

Analysis: N. Korean tactical guided missile tests
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 2, 2014
Pak Jong Chon appointed vice chief of General Staff

Pak Jong Chon appointed vice chief of General Staff

KPA’s top artillery officer given high-ranking position in General Staff department

Pak Jong Chon appointed vice chief of General Staff
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi July 1, 2014
Strategic considerations for N. Korea’s anti-ship missile

Strategic considerations for N. Korea’s anti-ship missile

Missile intended as deterrent to elicit caution, not to win a war

Strategic considerations for N. Korea’s anti-ship missile
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 29, 2014
North Korea appoints new armed forces minister

North Korea appoints new armed forces minister

Hyon Yong Chol replaces Jang Jong Nam as MPAF

North Korea appoints new armed forces minister
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 25, 2014
Kim Jong Gwan made vice minister, MPAF

Kim Jong Gwan made vice minister, MPAF

Another military construction official elevated to senior position after building collapse incident

Kim Jong Gwan made vice minister, MPAF
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 23, 2014
Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier

Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier

Choe Yong Gon led North’s delegation in five economic cooperation meetings with South

Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 20, 2014
The absence of Ri Yong Gil and the rise of Pyon In Son
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The absence of Ri Yong Gil and the rise of Pyon In Son

Chief of General Staff unseen almost two months, Pyon confirmed as No. 2 in General Staff

The absence of Ri Yong Gil and the rise of Pyon In Son
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 18, 2014
North Korea emphasizes navy units, including submarines
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North Korea emphasizes navy units, including submarines

Leadership visits navy and island defense units, shows specific capabilities

North Korea emphasizes navy units, including submarines
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 17, 2014
U.S. plans test of ballistic missile interceptor

U.S. plans test of ballistic missile interceptor

GMD system key component in America’s overall missile defense strategy

U.S. plans test of ballistic missile interceptor
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 15, 2014
Satellite data helps organizations keep up-to-date on prison camp

Satellite data helps organizations keep up-to-date on prison camp

Groups use technology to track developments at notorious Camp No. 25, where prisoners do hard labor with no hope of release

Satellite data helps organizations keep up-to-date on prison camp
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi June 5, 2014