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 Manager and Research Associate, Korea Chair
- mhyun@csis.org
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Recent Analysis
The DPRK-Hamas Relationship
North Korea has a long history of relations with Hamas. Their relationship goes back to the 1960s when North Korea first started to provide financial assistance and training to the Palestinian Liberation Organization.
Critical Questions by Ellen Kim and Salamata Bah — March 27, 2024
Diplomacy or Crisis with DPRK in 2024?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — March 22, 2024
The 2024 IC Annual Threat Assessment: Analytic Authority and Policy Relevance
Commentary by Sydney Seiler — March 18, 2024
The JoongAng-CSIS Forum 2024: Congratulatory Remarks by Prime Minister Han Duck-soo
Newsletter by Han Duck-soo — March 8, 2024
All Politics Are Local: Yoon's Newfound Popularity
Commentary by Ellen Kim — March 7, 2024
All Korea Chair Content
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Impact Player: Mark W. Lippert
Newsletter by Andrew Kwon, Visiting Thawley Scholar, The Lowy Institute for International Policy — May 16, 2014
The Sewol Tragedy Has Also Become an Economic Disruption for South Korea
Newsletter by Mr. Evan Ramstad — May 12, 2014
Korea Chair Monitor | Vol 2 Issue 8
Newsletter — May 2, 2014
President Obama’s Trip to Asia
Critical Questions by Victor Cha, Michael J. Green, and Christopher K. Johnson — April 21, 2014
Korea Chair Monitor | Vol 2 Issue 7
Newsletter — April 18, 2014
Kim Jong-un’s New Entourage
Newsletter by Andy Lim — April 15, 2014
CSIS Press Briefing President Obama's Asia-Pacific Trip
Event — April 11, 2014
Impact Player: Ambassador Hwang Joon-kook
Newsletter by Andy Lim — April 4, 2014
Korea Chair Monitor | Vol 2 Issue 6
Newsletter — April 4, 2014
South Korea Exchanges Artillery Fire with North Korea
Critical Questions by Victor Cha — March 31, 2014