The Impossible State Live Podcast: Lips and Teeth? China, North Korea, and the Korean Peninsula
September 24, 2026 • 11:00 – 11:45 am EDT
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In this episode of The Impossible State, we will discuss the recent reset in China–North Korea relations and what the upcoming Trump–Xi summit could mean for North Korea and the Korean Peninsula. Dr. Victor Cha will be joined by Dr. Bonny Lin of the China Power Project at CSIS and Mr. Sydney Seiler of the Korea Chair at CSIS to unpack these developments and their broader implications for the region.
A recording of the event will be available on-demand following the livestream. An audio-only version of the show will be available in the Impossible State podcast feed on all platforms.
This event is made possible by the generous support of CSIS.
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Contact Information
- Minchi Hyun
- Special Assistant to the President, Geopolitics and Foreign Policy Department and Program Manager, Korea Chair
- [email protected]