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

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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 Impossible State

Best of the ROK-US Strategic Forum 2022: The Biden-Yoon Summit and Korea’s Pivot to Regional Leadership

In Session 1, "The Biden-Yoon Summit and Korea’s Pivot to Regional Leadership," of the ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2022, speakers Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Ma Sangyoon, Mr. Robert Rapson, Dr. Yoon Young-kwan, and Amb. Mark Lippert discussed the U.S.-Korea alliance, the potential cooperation opportunities, and North Korea issues.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Mark Lippert — August 26, 2022

CSIS The Impossible State North Korea

Yoon’s National Liberation Day Speech

President Yoon Suk Yeol framed Japan differently from traditional narratives and stressed the future-oriented relationship between South Korea and Japan. This is the strongest signal to Tokyo that shows his commitment to improve South Korea’s relationship with Japan.

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim — August 22, 2022

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The Impossible State

NK Leadership and The Sister

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha and Andrew Schwartz are joined by Dr. Sung-Yoon Lee from Tufts University to discuss the nature of North Korean leadership throughout three generations, Kim Il-sung, Kim Jong-il, and Kim Jong-un, as well as the rise of Kim Yo-jong.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — August 17, 2022

CSIS The Impossible State North Korea

Speaker Pelosi’s Taiwan Visit: Implications for the Indo-Pacific

CSIS experts explore the regional implications of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan and provide insight into the trajectory of this crisis.

Critical Questions by Jude Blanchette , Charles Edel , Christopher B. Johnstone , Scott Kennedy , Victor Cha , Ellen Kim , and Gregory B. Poling — August 15, 2022

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The Impossible State

State, Society and Markets in North Korea

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Dr. Andrew Yeo, senior fellow and the SK-Korea Foundation Chair in Korea Studies at the Brookings Institution's Center for East Asian Policy Studies, and professor of politics at The Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., for a conversation on his latest book, "State, Society and Markets in North Korea," an overview of North Korea's market history, state-market relationships, COVID-19 impacts on markets, and reflections on U.S. policy perspective.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — July 28, 2022

CSIS The Impossible State North Korea

The Capital Cable #53: Conversation with Rep. Ami Bera on Korea

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for an episode of "The Capital Cable" to discuss Rep. Ami Bera's observations of the new Yoon administration and strengthening U.S.-South Korea ties.

Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Sue Mi Terry , and Rep. Ami Bera — July 25, 2022

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The Capital Cable #52: Recent Developments in Korea

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for an episode of "The Capital Cable" on July 14th at 9:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the recent developments in Korea.

Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , and Sue Mi Terry — July 14, 2022

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The Capital Cable #51: 2022 NATO Summit

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for an episode of "The Capital Cable" on June 30th at 9:30 a.m. EDT to discuss the NATO summit, the Ukraine crisis, and the ROK-US-Japan trilateral relationship.

Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Sue Mi Terry , and Bruce Klingner — June 30, 2022

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