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

Republic of Korea State Visit Policy Debrief with DAS Mark Lambert: Live from Georgetown University
This bonus episode is from Georgetown University's Asian Studies Program Event on May 5th. Dr. Victor Cha is joined by special guest Mark B. Lambert to debrief on President Yoon’s State Visit to Washington and related policy discussion.
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

Examining China’s Coercive Economic Tactics
Congressional Testimony by Victor Cha — May 10, 2023

The Biden-Yoon Summit: Success or Not?
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — May 8, 2023

Punggye-ri Update: New Activity at Tunnel No. 4
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — May 4, 2023
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Countering Chinese Economic Coercion and NK’s Latest Test
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha — December 19, 2022

The Capital Cable #61
Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Sue Mi Terry , and Mark Lambert — December 16, 2022
Countering Chinese Economic Coercion and NK’s Latest Test
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — December 16, 2022

New Engine Test Stand and Construction Progress at Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — December 15, 2022
Strengthening U.S. extended deterrence
Newsletter by Victor Cha — December 14, 2022
A Small Mystery Solved at the Panghyon Aircraft Factory
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — December 13, 2022
South Korea’s National Security and the Current Situation on the Korean Peninsula
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — December 12, 2022

Seeking a “Win-Win” Solution on the Inflation Reduction Act for Korea
Newsletter by Victor Cha — December 6, 2022
The Capital Cable #60
Event by Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , and Sue Mi Terry — December 1, 2022
A Statement of U.S. policy on North Korea
Newsletter by Victor Cha — December 1, 2022