April 27, 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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Military events, activities spike in N. Korea
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Military events, activities spike in N. Korea

North generally responds to joint U.S.-ROK drills with more military activity of its own

Military events, activities spike in N. Korea
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 21, 2014
Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling

Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling

Numerous figures close to Kim Jong Un rise, some older figures manage to hang on

Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 17, 2014
The threat of North Korea’s new rocket artillery

The threat of North Korea’s new rocket artillery

Possible 300mm multiple rocket launcher may have range covering half of South Korea

The threat of North Korea’s new rocket artillery
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 13, 2014
Choe Ryong Hae reappears after rumors of his arrest

Choe Ryong Hae reappears after rumors of his arrest

High-ranking official not purged, but still may be out of Kim’s true inner circle

Choe Ryong Hae reappears after rumors of his arrest
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi March 7, 2014
What happened to Kim’s right-hand man?

What happened to Kim’s right-hand man?

Kim confidant Choe Ryong Hae mostly a no-show so far this year

What happened to Kim’s right-hand man?
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 27, 2014
Gregg visits N. Korea, but not necessarily for Bae

Gregg visits N. Korea, but not necessarily for Bae

Visit by former ambassador not focused on detained missionary but part of ongoing Track II diplomacy

Gregg visits N. Korea, but not necessarily for Bae
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 14, 2014
The hidden threat behind North Korea’s peace offensive

The hidden threat behind North Korea’s peace offensive

Consequences of ignoring overtures suggested by rumors, simulations of raid on S. Korean territory

The hidden threat behind North Korea’s peace offensive
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi February 1, 2014
Behind the KPA fisheries propaganda
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Behind the KPA fisheries propaganda

Power struggle over economic resource ends in military’s favor

Behind the KPA fisheries propaganda
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 28, 2014
Kim Jong Un observes paratrooper night training exercise

Kim Jong Un observes paratrooper night training exercise

Training event emphasizes offensive capability; military figure returns to the spotlight

Kim Jong Un observes paratrooper night training exercise
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 22, 2014
North Korea appoints first resident ambassador to Spain

North Korea appoints first resident ambassador to Spain

Official relations do not necessarily mean North will have ambassador in a country

North Korea appoints first resident ambassador to Spain
John G. Grisafi
John G. Grisafi January 18, 2014