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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- Program Coordinator, Korea Chair
- mhyun@csis.org
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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

Post-Launch Operations at Sohae Satellite Launching Station (Updated)
Commentary — May 31, 2023

Launch Preparations at Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Commentary — May 30, 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
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The Capital Cable #56: North Korean human rights
Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Amb. Shin-wha Lee , and Sue Mi Terry — October 6, 2022
North Korea Continues Provocations
Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — October 6, 2022
North Korea Tests Missile over Japan
Critical Questions by Victor Cha , Ellen Kim , and Andy Lim — October 5, 2022
Punggye-ri Update: Continued Activity Near Tunnel No. 4
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — October 3, 2022
VP Harris' Trip to Korea and the Current Situation on the Korean Peninsula
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — September 28, 2022

The Capital Cable #55: UNGA, Biologics & South Korean Investments and Trade
Event by Mark Lippert , Victor Cha , Thomas Byrne , and Sue Mi Terry — September 22, 2022
Inflation Reduction Act Comes into Focus at UNGA
Critical Questions by Ellen Kim — September 22, 2022
Ongoing Construction Activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — September 22, 2022
Sinpo South Shipyard Update: Vessel Movements and New Construction
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — September 15, 2022
Abe's Legacy on Japan-Korea relations
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 12, 2022
