Korea Chair

The Korea Chair is the premier independent platform in Washington, D.C. for the advancement of major policy issues of common importance to the people of the Republic of Korea and the United States

Mission

Through nonpartisan, expert analysis and cutting-edge research on ongoing policy opportunities and security challenges facing the region, the Korea Chair promotes a greater understanding of relations between the United States, Korea, and Asia. 

CSIS appointed Dr. Victor Cha, former White House official and Georgetown University professor and vice dean as the inaugural chair holder in 2009. 

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Post-Launch Operations at Sohae Satellite Launching Station

Satellite imagery of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station taken five hours after the launch of North Korea's military reconnaissance satellite shows typical post-launch operations at the original launch pad.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — May 31, 2023

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North Korean Human Rights at a New Juncture

COVID, Regional Players, and South Korea-U.S. Cooperation

This event explored the human rights implications on North Korea's response to the massive coronavirus outbreak in the country as well as China's continuous complicity in North Korea's human rights abuses.

October 6, 2022

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U.S.-ROK Security, Semiconductors, and Sensitive Technologies

Join us for an in-depth conversation on U.S.-ROK Security, Semiconductors, and Sensitive Technologies with Andrew Grotto of Stanford University and John Neuffer of the Semiconductor Industry Association. 

Event by John Neuffer , Andrew Grotto , Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , and Sue Mi Terry — June 15, 2023

Korea and U.S.-China Competition: The Capital Cable #72

Please join us for an episode of The Capital Cable with Dr. Robert Atkinson, founder and president of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, recognized as the world’s top think tank for science and technology policy.

Event by Robert Atkinson , Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , and Sue Mi Terry — June 1, 2023

Post-Launch Operations at Sohae Satellite Launching Station

Satellite imagery of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station taken five hours after the launch of North Korea's military reconnaissance satellite shows typical post-launch operations at the original launch pad.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — May 31, 2023

Launch Preparations at Sohae Satellite Launching Station

Latest imagery of the Sohae Satellite Launching Station show preparations underway for the launch of the country's first-ever reconnaissance satellite.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — May 30, 2023

Technology Race in Asia: The Capital Cable #71

Please join us for the Capital Cable with Gregory Allen as we talk about AI, semiconductors and the technology race in Asia. 

Event by Gregory C. Allen , Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , and Sue Mi Terry — May 18, 2023

The Impossible State

Yoon's China Policy: The Gloves are off?

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Dr. Ramon Pacheco Pardo to discuss the recent Biden-Yoon Summit from the European perspective, Yoon's policy regarding China, economic coercion, and North Korea. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo — May 15, 2023

CSIS The Impossible State North Korea

U.S.-China Competition and Indo-Pacific Security

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for an event on U.S.-China competition and Indo-Pacific Security, with speakers from Korea, Taiwan and the U.S. 

Event by John J. Hamre , Victor Cha , Bonny Lin , Jaechun Kim , Dongchan Kim , Hung-Jen Wang , Chen-Yu Li , Yujen Kuo , and Nicholas Szechenyi — May 12, 2023

Examining China’s Coercive Economic Tactics

Victor Cha testified before the House Rules Committee on Chinese economic coercion. Dealing with China’s weaponization of trade is a critical pre-requisite for the success of the Biden administration’s strategic competition with China. 

Congressional Testimony by Victor Cha — May 10, 2023