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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North Korea’s Covid-19 Lockdown: Current Status and Road Ahead

A group of experts looked at the impact of Covid-19 on North Korea, including current situation, effects of the border lockdown, broader impact on society and markets, as well as path going forward, possibility of easing restrictions, and feasibility of humanitarian aid.

Report by Victor Cha , Katrin Fraser Katz , and J. Stephen Morrison — March 9, 2022

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Yoon Suk Yeol: What to Expect from South Korea’s Next President

Yoon Suk Yeol emerged victorious in the South Korean presidential election on March 9. The victory resurrects conservative political forces in Korea that have been struggling to achieve political realignment since the impeachment of Park Geun-hye in 2017.

Critical Questions by Victor Cha and Dana Kim — March 9, 2022

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The Capital Cable #42 with Wendy Cutler & Matthew Goodman

Please join us for a special discussion on the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework, the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) and economics and trade in Asia.

Event by Victor Cha , Matthew P. Goodman , Mark Lippert , and Wendy Cutler — February 24, 2022

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Yoon Seok-yeol's Foreign Policy with Kim Sung-han

This bonus episode is from the CSIS Korea Chair’s YouTube series, The Capital Cable. Amb. Mark Lippert is joined by special guest Dr. Kim Sung-han, former vice foreign minister and foreign policy advisor to South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Seok-yeol of the People Power Party, Dr. Victor Cha and Dr. Sue Mi Terry of the Wilson Center for a discussion on former Prosecutor-General Yoon’s foreign policy agenda.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Mark Lippert — February 14, 2022

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The Capital Cable #41 with Kim Sung-han

Please join us for a special discussion with Dr. Kim Sung-han, former South Korean Vice Foreign Minister and foreign policy advisor to South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Seok-youl.

Event by Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , Kim Sung-han , and Sue Mi Terry — February 11, 2022

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Undeclared NK Missile Base 15 Miles from China Border

Andrew Schwartz is joined by Victor Cha and Joe Bermudez to talk about the new CSIS report on the Hoejung-ni missile operating base, which is located just 15 miles from the Chinese border, and will, according to informed sources, likely house a regiment-sized unit equipped with intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBM).

Podcast Episode by H. Andrew Schwartz , Victor Cha , and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. — February 9, 2022

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A Look at the South Korean Presidential Election

In this episode, Victor Cha and Andrew Schwartz are joined by Sue Mi Terry of the Wilson Center and Christian Davies of The Financial Times for a conversation on everything you need to know about the upcoming March 2022 South Korean presidential election.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — January 31, 2022

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