Korea Chair

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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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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

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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 Capital Cable #56: North Korean human rights

The CSIS Korea Chair hosted an episode of "The Capital Cable" on October 6 about the important issue of 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

North Korea continued its missile launching campaign yesterday, and also sent 12 jets and bombers across the special reconnaissance line near the inter-Korean border in an escalation of tensions.

Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Ellen Kim — October 6, 2022

North Korea Tests Missile over Japan

North Korea’s longest-traveling missile test, which overflew Japan on October 3 for the first time since 2017, adds to a record pace of missile testing by North Korea this year and prompted quick joint military responses by the United States, South Korea, and Japan.

Critical Questions by Victor Cha , Ellen Kim , and Andy Lim — October 5, 2022

Punggye-ri Update: Continued Activity Near Tunnel No. 4

Recent satellite images of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility show new clearing and construction near Tunnel No. 4. As expected, no new activity was observed at Tunnel No. 3, where North Korea is assessed to have finished all preparations for a test.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — October 3, 2022

Inflation Reduction Act Comes into Focus at UNGA

During South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol’s first speech and visit to the United States and UN General Assembly this week, much attention was paid to issues and concerns surrounding the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act and its impact for South Korea and the alliance.

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim — September 22, 2022

Ongoing Construction Activity at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station

Significant construction continues at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station including the expansion of fuel/oxidizer storage capacity and construction of what may be a large underground or support facility.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — September 22, 2022

Sinpo South Shipyard Update: Vessel Movements and New Construction

Recent satellite images of the Sinpo South Shipyard, a critical location in North Korea’s development of SSB and SLBM capabilities, show vessel movements and new construction in the area.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — September 15, 2022

The Impossible State

Abe's Legacy on Japan-Korea relations

Dr. Victor Cha is joined by Mr. Nicholas Szechenyi to discuss Abe's death, the implications of the Liberal Democratic Party, Japanese defense security reform under Prime Minister Kishida, as well as trilateral cooperation between the United States, Japan, and Korea.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Nicholas Szechenyi — September 12, 2022

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