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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Recent Analysis
Vertical Engine Test and Ongoing Construction at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Satellite imagery indicates that North Korea conducted an unannounced test of a liquid propellant rocket engine from the Yunsong vertical engine test facility during the fourth week of April 2024.
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — May 6, 2024
Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — May 2, 2024
Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option
Report by Victor Cha — April 29, 2024
“Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option”: Audio Brief with Victor Cha
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — April 29, 2024
Executive Summary: “Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option”
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — April 29, 2024
All Korea Chair Content
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Future of North Korea Policy: Capital Cable #94
Event — May 16, 2024
The Impossible State Live Podcast: Can South Korea Save Ukraine?
Event — May 13, 2024
Vertical Engine Test and Ongoing Construction at the Sohae Satellite Launching Station
Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr., Victor Cha, and Jennifer Jun — May 6, 2024
What's Going on with North Korea-Russia Cooperation? Capital Cable #93
Event — May 2, 2024
Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and H. Andrew Schwartz — May 2, 2024
Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option
Event — April 29, 2024
“Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option”: Audio Brief with Victor Cha
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — April 29, 2024
Executive Summary: “Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option”
Podcast Episode by Victor Cha — April 29, 2024
Breaking Bad: South Korea's Nuclear Option
Report by Victor Cha — April 29, 2024
Unpacking the 2024 South Korean Elections: Capital Cable #92
Event — April 18, 2024