April 30, 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

Military events, activities spike in N. Korea

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiMarch 21, 2014
Analysis

Results of SPA elections show who’s rising, falling

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiMarch 17, 2014
Analysis

The threat of North Korea’s new rocket artillery

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiMarch 13, 2014
Analysis

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiMarch 7, 2014
Analysis

What happened to Kim’s right-hand man?

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 27, 2014
Analysis

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 14, 2014
Features

The hidden threat behind North Korea’s peace offensive

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 1, 2014
Analysis

Behind the KPA fisheries propaganda

Power struggle over economic resource ends in military’s favor

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 28, 2014

Kim Jong Un observes paratrooper night training exercise

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 22, 2014
Analysis

North Korea appoints first resident ambassador to Spain

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

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 18, 2014