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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Keynote Address by Wang Yunjong at ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum 2022

The keynote address by Wang Yunjong is from the 7th annual ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum on June 6, 2022, CSIS Korea Chair's premier international forum bringing together policymakers, experts, and officials to discuss US-ROK alliance issues.

Newsletter by Wang Yunjong — June 6, 2022

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The Capital Cable #49: U.S.- Korea Tech Cooperation & Economic Security

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for an episode of "The Capital Cable" on June 2nd at 9:30 a.m. EDT, on the geopolitics of economic security and the prospects of technological cooperation between Korea and the United States.

Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Andrew Grotto , and Sue Mi Terry — June 2, 2022

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The Impossible State

Takeaways from the First Biden-Yoon Summit

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha are joined by Christian Davies, Seoul Correspondent for the Financial Times to discuss the Biden-Yoon summit on May 21 as well as the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, North Korea's missile and nuclear threat, and China's response to Biden's active agenda in Asia.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — May 26, 2022

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The Capital Cable #48: The Biden-Yoon Summit

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for an episode of "The Capital Cable" on May 23rd at 9:30 a.m. EDT, about the Biden-Yoon Summit.

Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Jung Eun Lee , Alastair Gale , and Sue Mi Terry — May 23, 2022

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The Impossible State

Covid-19 Outbreak in North Korea

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz and Victor Cha are joined by J. Stephen Morrison to discuss the Covid-19 outbreak in North Korea.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha , H. Andrew Schwartz , and J. Stephen Morrison — May 19, 2022

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The First Biden and Yoon Summit

The first summit meeting to be held between Biden and Yoon on May 21 will demonstrate the strength and solidarity of the U.S.-ROK alliance, alignment on North Korea policy, and shared interest to cooperate on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim and Victor Cha — May 18, 2022

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CSDS- CSIS Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific

Join CSIS and the Centre for Security, Diplomacy, and Strategy (CSDS) for the annual Transatlantic Dialogue on the Indo-Pacific to provide new perspectives on the ongoing debates on transatlantic cooperation on China and the Indo-Pacific.

Event by John J. Hamre , and Victor Cha , Michael J. Green , Matthew P. Goodman , Kurt Campbell , Luis Simón , Eva Pejsova , Ramon Pacheco Pardo , Giulia Tercovich , Linde Desmaele , Yoko Iwama , Shin Oya — May 9, 2022

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The Capital Cable #47: Ukraine's Impact on Asia and Korea

Please join the CSIS Korea Chair for a special episode of "The Capital Cable" about the war in Ukraine and its impact on Asia. The panel discussion will be moderated by Amb. Mark Lippert, Dr. Victor Cha, and Dr. Sue Mi Terry, and will feature Amb. Wi Sung-lac and Dr. Michael A. McFaul.

Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Wi Sunglac , Michael A. McFaul , and Sue Mi Terry — May 5, 2022

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The Impossible State

North Korea’s Burgeoning Missile Threat

In this episode, Andrew Schwartz is joined by Victor Cha and Tom Karako to discuss the implications of the current conflict in Ukraine on North Korea's missile threat. They also discuss what it means for North Korea's capability going forward and what practical steps can be taken to accomplish denuclearization.

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Victor Cha , and Tom Karako — May 4, 2022

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