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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What Is Yoon’s NATO strategy?

Last week, President Yoon attended the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. This is his second time participating in the summit. What is driving his active engagement with NATO?

Commentary by Ellen Kim — July 19, 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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Why Korea Matters with Rep. Ami Bera

Join the CSIS Korea Chair for a Capital Cable event with Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) on the 70th anniversary of the U.S.-ROK alliance. 

Event by Ami Bera , Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , and Sue Mi Terry — July 27, 2023

Book Launch | Korea: A New History of South & North

Victor Cha and Ramon Pacheco Pardo draw on decades of research to explore the history of modern Korea to shed light on the evolving identities of the two Koreas, explaining the sharp differences between North and South, and prospects for unification.

Event by Victor Cha , Ramon Pacheco Pardo , and Christine J Kim — July 24, 2023

The U.S.-ROK Nuclear Consultative Group’s Successful Launching

The new Nuclear Consultative Group between the United States and South Korea this week is a significant event for lasting peace on the peninsula as it shored up extended nuclear deterrence commitments to South Korea and sent signals to North Korea of its capabilities.   

Commentary by Victor Cha — July 20, 2023

What Is Yoon’s NATO strategy?

Last week, President Yoon attended the NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania. This is his second time participating in the summit. What is driving his active engagement with NATO?

Commentary by Ellen Kim — July 19, 2023

The American Detainee in North Korea

An American soldier crossed into North Korea today during a civilian tour of the Joint Security Area, which borders the two Koreas, and has been detained by North Korea. What will happen next?

Critical Questions by Ellen Kim and Andy Lim — July 18, 2023

2023 NATO Summit: The Capital Cable #75

Join us for a discussion on the 2023 NATO Summit in Vilnius with Max Bergmann, Victor Cha, Mark Lippert and Sue Mi Terry. 

Event by Victor Cha , Mark Lippert , Sue Mi Terry , and Max Bergmann — July 13, 2023

The Impossible State

Can the Downward Spiral in China-Korea Relations be Stopped?

In this episode, Dr. Victor Cha and Andrew Schwartz are joined by Ms. Bonnie Glaser to discuss the relations between South Korea and China, the upcoming NATO summit in July, and the relationship between China and North Korea during the COVID lockdown.

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha , H. Andrew Schwartz , and Bonnie S. Glaser — July 3, 2023

CSIS The Impossible State North Korea

Punggye-ri Update: No Indications of Test Preparations

Recent satellite imagery of the Punggye-ri Nuclear Test Facility shows minor activity at the main administration area and no new activity at the tunnels. However, preparations at Tunnel No. 3 are considered to have long been completed.

Commentary by Joseph S. Bermudez Jr. , Victor Cha , and Jennifer Jun — June 27, 2023