May 01, 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

N.Korea reveals details of 300mm multiple rocket launcher

Weapon may feature guided missiles, long range capability, possible U.S. inspiration

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiMarch 4, 2016
News

N.Korea fires short-range projectiles off east coast

Missile or rocket launch may be response to UNSC Resolution, U.S. sanctions

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiMarch 3, 2016
News

U.S. expands sanctions on N.Korean WMD proliferation

Sanctions broadly target officials, entities related to military &weapons development

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiMarch 2, 2016
Analysis

N.Korea appoints new army chief of staff

Ri Myong Su an older officer who was prominent during Kim Jong Il’s reign

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 21, 2016
Analysis

North Korea’s potential nuclear delivery systems

What weapons does North Korea have which could potentially deliver a nuclear strike?

John G. GrisafiJohn G. Grisafi | Scott LaFoyFebruary 21, 2016
Analysis

N.Korean leadership activity follows Byungjin Line in January

Kim regime continually attentive to economic matters alongside fourth nuclear test

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 16, 2016
Analysis

North Korea’s nuclear force reshuffles its politics, economy

KPA Strategic Force plays ever more significant role in Pyongyang’s evolving strategy

Ha-young ChoiHa-young Choi | John G. GrisafiFebruary 11, 2016
News

N.Korean patrol boat violates Northern Limit Line

Maritime infraction occurs less than one day after North Korean satellite launch

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiFebruary 7, 2016
Analysis

December: Statuses, fates of North Korean officials in question

Examining the death of Kim Yang Gon, rise of Jo Yong Won, absences and appearances of others

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 12, 2016
News

U.S. flies B-52 bomber in response to N. Korean nuke test

Dispatching of strategic bomber a show of force, resolve by U.S., South Korea

John G. GrisafiJohn G. GrisafiJanuary 10, 2016
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