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

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

New Launch Pad and Significant Expansion Underway at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Commentary — May 26, 2023

Republic of Korea State Visit Policy Debrief with DAS Mark Lambert: Live from Georgetown University
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
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Progress at Sohae Points to Larger Space Launch Vehicles in the Future
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — March 14, 2023
North Korea Launches Strategic Cruise Missiles from Submarine
Critical Questions by Ellen Kim — March 13, 2023
Korea-Japan Forced Labor Compensation Plan: Capital Cable #66
Event by Yuki Tatsumi , Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , and Sue Mi Terry — March 9, 2023
Do Sanctions Really Work on North Korea?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — March 7, 2023

Japan and South Korea Turn the Page
Commentary by Victor Cha and Christopher B. Johnstone — March 6, 2023
The Capital Cable #65: South Korea's Indo-Pacific Strategy
Event by Andrew Yeo , Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , and Sue Mi Terry — February 22, 2023
A Busy Weekend of Missile Tests in North Korea
Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — February 21, 2023
Arms for Energy: War Brings Together Russia and North Korea
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — February 17, 2023
The Impossible State Live Podcast: National Strategy for Countering North Korea
Event by Victor Cha , Amb. Robert Joseph , and Greg Scarlatoiu — February 15, 2023
National Strategy for Countering North Korea
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — February 15, 2023
