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The CSIS Korea Chair monitors tensions on the Korean Peninsula and advances major policy issues related to Korea at a critical time for the U.S.-ROK alliance.

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Why Young South Koreans Are Cooling on the Bomb

While many older South Koreans support nuclear armament, younger generations, the ones who will actually live with the consequences, do not share that view and see them as optional and potentially counterproductive.

Newsletter by James D. Kim — April 28, 2025

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Why Young South Koreans Are Cooling on the Bomb

While many older South Koreans support nuclear armament, younger generations, the ones who will actually live with the consequences, do not share that view and see them as optional and potentially counterproductive.

Newsletter by James D. Kim — April 28, 2025

Yongdok-tong Nuclear High Explosive Test Facility: Part 1

The Yongdok-tong Nuclear High Explosive Test Facility is North Korea’s only known operating facility for testing designs and components for high-explosive detonation of nuclear weapons, as detailed in this most comprehensive report currently publicly available.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — April 22, 2025

The Impossible State

Korea, Japan, and the Tariff War

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha, Dr. Kristi Govella, and Mr. William Reinsch discussed the tariff war, its potential impact on Korea, Japan, and other countries around the world, and more.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha, Kristi Govella, and William Alan Reinsch — April 21, 2025

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Enhancing U.S.-ROK Space Cooperation

Join the CSIS Aerospace Security Project for a virtual panel discussion on U.S.-ROK space cooperation. Panelists will discuss the bilateral relationship in civil and commercial space and highlight opportunities for enhancing cooperation.

Event — April 15, 2025

North Korea Restores Uiju Airbase

Recent satellite images indicate that Uiju has returned to full operational status with Il-28 aircraft redeployed at the airbase previously used for rail freight quarantine facility during COVID-19.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — April 9, 2025