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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Recent Analysis

Republic of Korea State Visit Policy Debrief with DAS Mark Lambert: Live from Georgetown University
This bonus episode is from Georgetown University's Asian Studies Program Event on May 5th. Dr. Victor Cha is joined by special guest Mark B. Lambert to debrief on President Yoon’s State Visit to Washington and related policy discussion.
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — May 19, 2023

Yoon's China Policy: The Gloves are off?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo — May 15, 2023

Examining China’s Coercive Economic Tactics
Congressional Testimony by Victor Cha — May 10, 2023

The Biden-Yoon Summit: Success or Not?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — May 8, 2023

Punggye-ri Update: New Activity at Tunnel No. 4
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — May 4, 2023
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Examining China’s Coercive Economic Tactics
Congressional Testimony by Victor Cha — May 10, 2023
Punggye-ri Update: New Activity at Tunnel No. 4
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — May 4, 2023
Aircraft Return to Sunchon Airbase?
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — May 3, 2023
An Assessment of President Yoon’s State Visit to the White House
Critical Questions by Victor Cha — May 1, 2023
Nuclear Belt and Road and U.S.-South Korea Nuclear Cooperation
Newsletter by Lami Kim — April 24, 2023
Manpo Unha Factory Part 2: History and Development
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Jennifer Jun — March 30, 2023
Manpo Unha Factory Part 1: A Missing Piece in North Korea’s Nuclear Puzzle
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. and Jennifer Jun — March 27, 2023
North Korea’s Ballistic Missile Campaign
Commentary by Ellen Kim — March 20, 2023
The Kishida-Yoon Summit Meeting: A New Start for Japan-Korea Relations
Critical Questions by Ellen Kim , Nicholas Szechenyi , Victor Cha , and Christopher B. Johnstone — March 15, 2023
Unanswered Questions about North Korean Leadership
Report by Victor Cha and Katrin Fraser Katz — March 14, 2023