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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Contact
- Minchi Hyun
- Program Coordinator, Korea Chair
- mhyun@csis.org
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- Chief Communications Officer
- 202.775.3242
- aschwartz@csis.org
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- Media Relations Manager, External Relations
- 202.775.3173
- pmontfort@csis.org
Recent Analysis

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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

Continuing Construction Progress at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Digital Report by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — January 24, 2023

Continuing Construction Progress at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Commentary — January 24, 2023

Japan's New National Defense Strategy: Implications for Korea
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Christopher B. Johnstone — January 20, 2023

Recommendations on North Korea Policy and Extended Deterrence
Report by John J. Hamre , Joseph S. Nye Jr. , Victor Cha , and Katrin Fraser Katz — January 19, 2023
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North Korea’s Covid-19 Lockdown: Current Status and Road Ahead
Report by Victor Cha , Katrin Fraser Katz , and J. Stephen Morrison — March 9, 2022

Yoon Suk Yeol: What to Expect from South Korea’s Next President
Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Dana Kim — March 9, 2022

North Korea’s Provocative and Secret Interventions in South Korean Elections
Blog Post — March 7, 2022

Challenges to U.S. Extended Deterrence on the Korean Peninsula and Devising a Strengthened Allied Deterrence Strategy against North Korea
Newsletter by Seunghyung Lee — March 7, 2022

The Capital Cable #42 with Wendy Cutler & Matthew Goodman
Event by Victor Cha , Matthew P. Goodman , Mark Lippert , and Wendy Cutler — February 24, 2022

Yoon Seok-yeol's Foreign Policy with Kim Sung-han
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Mark Lippert — February 14, 2022

The Capital Cable #41 with Kim Sung-han
Event by Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , Kim Sung-han , and Sue Mi Terry — February 11, 2022

Undeclared NK Missile Base 15 Miles from China Border
Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Victor Cha , and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — February 9, 2022

A Look at the South Korean Presidential Election
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — January 31, 2022

U.S. and Korea's Role and Cooperation towards a Trustworthy, Resilient, and Sustainable Indo-Pacific Trade
Event by William Alan Reinsch , Victor Cha , Yeo Han-koo , and Kathleen Stephens — January 27, 2022
