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The Impossible State

North Korea is the Impossible State. Each episode, join the people who know the most about North Korea for an insiders’ discussion with host H. Andrew Schwartz about one of the United States’ top national security priorities. Email your questions to ImpossibleState@csis.org.

The Impossible State is produced by David Lotfi.

Podcast Series by Victor Cha, Michael J. Green, and H. Andrew Schwartz

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The Future of U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Cooperation

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha and Dr. Michael Green discussed U.S.-ROK-Japan trilateral cooperation, the Trump administration’s strategy for the Indo-Pacific, and more.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Michael J. Green — April 11, 2025

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The Constitutional Court Decides Yoon's Fate

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Yoojin Kim, Andrew Yeo, and Darcie Draudt-Véjares discussed the analysis of the Constitutional Court's unanimous decision on President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — April 7, 2025

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Can Korea Manage Economic Security and Supply Chain Challenges?

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha and Dr. Hyo-young Lee discussed Korea’s economic security issues, supply chain challenges, the future of U.S.-ROK economic cooperation under the new Trump administration, and more.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — March 21, 2025

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When Will the Korean Impeachment Crisis End?

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Ms. Yoojin Kim, and Mr. Eunjoong Kim discussed South Korea's ongoing political crisis, the future direction of President Yoon Suk Yeol's impeachment, the possibility of a new South Korean government, and more.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — March 7, 2025

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Implications of South Korea's Political Crisis for Foreign Policy

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Ambassador Kathleen Stephens, and Dr. Kang Choi discussed how South Korea's current political crisis will impact its foreign policy and its relations with the United States, its neighbors, and more.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha, kathleen Stephens, and Kang Choi — February 21, 2025

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North Korean Troops in Russia: Comrades in Arms or Cannon Fodder?

Mr. Sydney Seiler and Dr. Seth Jones discussed North Korea-Russia cooperation in the Ukraine war, including North Korea sending soldiers to aid Russia and the Trump Administration’s efforts to weaken their ties.

Podcast Episode by Sydney Seiler and Seth G. Jones — February 7, 2025

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What's Next for the Korean Peninsula Under Trump 2.0?

In this episode, Dr. Ellen Kim and Mr. Sydney Seiler discuss the DPRK's recent and anticipated actions, the potential for exploitation of ROK political developments, US policy toward the North under a second Trump administration, and more. 

Podcast Episode by Ellen Kim and Sydney Seiler — January 24, 2025

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South Korea's Political Crisis

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Darcie Draudt-Véjares, and Mr. Bruce Klingner discuss the current political situation in South Korea. Topics will include updates on President Yoon's martial law, his impeachment, what's next for the Korean peninsula and US-ROK alliance, and more. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — December 19, 2024

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Crossing the Rubicon: North Korea Sends Troops to Russia

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz, Victor Cha, and distinguished guests discuss the Kremlin's motivations, the potential impacts on the battlefield in Ukraine, what North Korea is likely to receive in return, how Beijing may perceive this development, and more.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — November 1, 2024

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