Korea Chair

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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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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

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North Korean Human Rights at a New Juncture

COVID, Regional Players, and South Korea-U.S. Cooperation

This event explored the human rights implications on North Korea's response to the massive coronavirus outbreak in the country as well as China's continuous complicity in North Korea's human rights abuses.

October 6, 2022

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The Capital Cable #56: North Korean human rights

The CSIS Korea Chair hosted an episode of "The Capital Cable" on October 6 about the important issue of North Korean human rights.

Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Amb. Shin-wha Lee , and Sue Mi Terry — October 6, 2022

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North Korea Continues Provocations

North Korea continued its missile launching campaign yesterday, and also sent 12 jets and bombers across the special reconnaissance line near the inter-Korean border in an escalation of tensions.

Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — October 6, 2022

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North Korea Tests Missile over Japan

North Korea’s longest-traveling missile test, which overflew Japan on October 3 for the first time since 2017, adds to a record pace of missile testing by North Korea this year and prompted quick joint military responses by the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

Critical Questions by Victor Cha , Ellen Kim , and Andy Lim — October 5, 2022

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Inflation Reduction Act Comes into Focus at UNGA

During South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol’s first speech and visit to the United States and UN General Assembly this week, much attention was paid to issues and concerns surrounding the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and its impact for South Korea and the alliance.

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim — September 22, 2022

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The Impossible State

Abe's Legacy on Japan-Korea relations

Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Mr. Nicholas Szechenyi to discuss Abe's death, the implications of the Liberal Democratic Party, Japanese defense security reform under Prime Minister Kishida, as well as trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and Korea.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 12, 2022

CSIS The Impossible State North Korea

North Korea States It Will Never Give Up Nuclear Weapons

On the 74th anniversary of its founding, North Korea passed a new law enshrining its nuclear power status, expanded conditions to launch a preemptive nuclear strike, and declared its intention to never denuclearize.

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim — September 9, 2022

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The Capital Cable #54: Recent Developments on the Korean Peninsula

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for an episode of "The Capital Cable" on September 8th at 9:30 a.m. EDT to discuss on the recent developments on the Korean peninsula with Mr. Scott A. Snyder, Senior Fellow for Korea Studies and director of the program on US-Korea Policy at the Council on Foreign Relations (CFR).

Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Sue Mi Terry , and Scott A. Snyder — September 8, 2022

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