
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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Special Conversation with Senator Andy Kim
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Senator Andy Kim (NJ-D) — July 3, 2025

Getting Started: The New Lee Jae-myung Government
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha, Wonchul Kim, and Jake Kwon — June 24, 2025

South Korea's New President
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha, Sydney Seiler, and Ramon Pacheco Pardo — June 9, 2025

What Are U.S. and NATO Views on China?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — May 30, 2025

Is Trump ready to Re-engage with North Korea?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha, Sydney Seiler, and Yuki Tatsumi — May 6, 2025

Korea, Japan, and the Tariff War
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha, Kristi Govella, and William Alan Reinsch — April 21, 2025

The Future of U.S.-ROK-Japan Trilateral Cooperation
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Michael J. Green — April 11, 2025

The Constitutional Court Decides Yoon's Fate
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — April 7, 2025

Can Korea Manage Economic Security and Supply Chain Challenges?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — March 21, 2025

When Will the Korean Impeachment Crisis End?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — March 7, 2025
