May 21, 2024

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

John G. Grisafi

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.

Analysis

Analysis: N. Korean tactical guided missile tests

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJuly 2, 2014
Analysis

Pak Jong Chon appointed vice chief of General Staff

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJuly 1, 2014
Analysis

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

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJune 29, 2014
Features

North Korea appoints new armed forces minister

Hyon Yong Chol replaces Jang Jong Nam as MPAF

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJune 25, 2014
Analysis

Kim Jong Gwan made vice minister, MPAF

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJune 23, 2014
Analysis

Former delegate for North-South cooperation becomes vice premier

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJune 20, 2014
Analysis

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJune 18, 2014
Analysis

North Korea emphasizes navy units, including submarines

Leadership visits navy and island defense units, shows specific capabilities

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJune 17, 2014
Analysis

U.S. plans test of ballistic missile interceptor

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJune 15, 2014
Evergreen

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJune 5, 2014