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

Sinpo South Shipyard Update: Recent Activity
Recent satellite images of Sinpo South Shipyard and Mayang-do Submarine Base suggest preparations for an important event.
Commentary — November 22, 2023

The Fruits of Kim-Putin Summitry: North Korea’s Military Satellite Launch
Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — November 21, 2023

U.S.-Japan-ROK Relations: Next Steps After Camp David
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Katrin Fraser Katz — November 9, 2023

The War in Ukraine and Russia-North Korean Arms Transfers: What's Next?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — October 20, 2023

Ongoing Arms Transfer Activity at Najin Port
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. Victor Cha and Jennifer Jun — October 17, 2023
All Korea Chair Content
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The Park Geun-hye Administration's Foreign and Security Policy Challenges
Newsletter by Dr. Chung Min Lee — May 1, 2013
Thoughts from the Chairman: North Korea: Defining the Danger and the Way Out
Newsletter by Christopher K. Johnson Michael J. Green Bonnie S. Glaser and Victor Cha — April 30, 2013
U.S and South Korea Agree to an Extension of the 123 Civil Nuclear Agreement
Critical Questions by Victor Cha — April 24, 2013
What is at Stake in the US-ROK 123 Agreement?
Event — April 22, 2013
China-U.S. Relations in East Asia
Report by Jae-Kyung Park — April 5, 2013
North Korea Threatens to Strike the United States
Critical Questions by Victor Cha — March 29, 2013
What should President Obama do on North Korea?
Event — March 21, 2013
North Korea’s Nuclear Test of China
Newsletter by William Tobey — March 13, 2013
Implementation of the KORUS FTA: A One-Year Anniversary Commemoration
Event — March 12, 2013
Economics and the Next South Korean Administration
Newsletter by Evan Ramstad — March 11, 2013