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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- Minchi Hyun
- Program Coordinator, Korea Chair
- mhyun@csis.org
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Recent Analysis

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CSIS Commission Report on North Korea Policy & Extended Deterrence
A bipartisan, 14-member Commission on the Korean Peninsula has looked at recommendations for strengthening extended deterrence and reexamining North Korea policy. Join us as members of the Commission discuss recommendations from our report.
Transcript — January 26, 2023

Continuing Construction Progress at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — January 24, 2023

Japan's New National Defense Strategy: Implications for Korea
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Christopher B. Johnstone — January 20, 2023

Assessment of South Korea’s New Indo-Pacific Strategy
Commentary by Ellen Kim — January 19, 2023

Recommendations on North Korea Policy and Extended Deterrence
Report by John J. Hamre , Joseph S. Nye Jr. , Victor Cha , and Katrin Fraser Katz — January 19, 2023
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The Capital Cable #63: North Korea in 2023
Event by Mark Lippert , Sydney Seiler , and Sue Mi Terry — January 26, 2023

CSIS Commission Report on North Korea Policy & Extended Deterrence
Transcript — January 26, 2023

Continuing Construction Progress at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — January 24, 2023

Japan's New National Defense Strategy: Implications for Korea
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Christopher B. Johnstone — January 20, 2023

CSIS Commission Report on North Korea Policy & Extended Deterrence
Event by John J. Hamre , Joseph S. Nye Jr. , Victor Cha , Katrin Fraser Katz , and Vincent Brooks — January 19, 2023

North Korea Policy & Extended Deterrence
Digital Report by John J. Hamre , Joseph S. Nye Jr. , Victor Cha , and Katrin Fraser Katz — January 19, 2023

Assessment of South Korea’s New Indo-Pacific Strategy
Commentary by Ellen Kim — January 19, 2023

Recommendations on North Korea Policy and Extended Deterrence
Report by John J. Hamre , Joseph S. Nye Jr. , Victor Cha , and Katrin Fraser Katz — January 19, 2023

CSIS Commission on the Korean Peninsula Releases Landmark Report on Enhancing Extended Deterrence with South Korea
Press Release — January 19, 2023

The Capital Cable #62: Korea-Japan Relations in 2023
Event by Victor Cha , Christopher B. Johnstone , and Sue Mi Terry — January 11, 2023
