Andy Lim

Deputy Director and Fellow, Korea Chair
Andy Lim

Andy Lim is deputy director and fellow with the Korea Chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, where his research focuses on North Korea, the U.S.-South Korea alliance, inter-Korea relations, and the weaponization of economic interdependence. He is also responsible for the U.S.-Korea NextGen Scholars Program, the Capital Cable, the ROK-U.S. Strategic Forum, and databases for Beyond Parallel, a satellite imagery analysis project. His work has been published in Comparative Connections, Foreign Policy, and The Washington Quarterly. He has also co-authored chapters in the new book Black Box: Demystifying the Study of Korean Unification and North Korea (Columbia University Press, 2024) with Victor Cha and is currently working on a book manuscript on countering China's economic coercion with Victor Cha and Ellen Kim. Mr. Lim earned a BA in international studies from American University.

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Trump's Prism: No Ally Is Good Enough

President Donald Trump’s treatment of allies and partners is more predictable than they may surmise. Trumpian statements proliferate about the need for counterparts to do more and to pay their fair share.

Analysis by Victor Cha and Andy Lim — February 18, 2025

Yoon Declares Martial Law in South Korea

On December 3, 2024, South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol declared emergency martial law in an unannounced televised address, citing threats from "North Korean communist forces" and the need to "rebuild and protect" South Korea from "falling into ruin."

Critical Questions by Andy Lim, Seiyeon Ji, and Victor Cha — December 3, 2024

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Yoon Declares Martial Law in South Korea

An audio version of “Yoon Declares Martial Law in South Korea,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Andy Lim, Seiyeon Ji, and Victor Cha. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Andy Lim, Seiyeon Ji, and Victor Cha — December 3, 2024

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Garbage, Balloons, and Korean Unification Values

An audio version of “Garbage, Balloons, and Korean Unification Values,” a new Critical Questions by CSIS’s Victor Cha and Andy Lim. This audio was generated with text-to-speech by Eleven Labs. 

Podcast Episode by Victor Cha and Andy Lim — July 2, 2024

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Garbage, Balloons, and Korean Unification Values

North Korea’s campaign utilizing garbage-filled balloons is the latest manifestation of North Korea’s new “decoupling” policy from South Korea, showcasing the Kim regime's anger with both the conservative and liberal political groups in South Korea.

Critical Questions by Andy Lim and Victor Cha — July 1, 2024

South Korea’s 2024 General Election: Results and Implications

On April 10, South Korea held its 22nd general election. The election concluded with victory for the main opposition Democratic Party, and all eyes are now on how the election outcomes will affect President Yoon Suk Yeol’s standing and his domestic and foreign policies.

Critical Questions by Victor Cha, Jinwan Park, and Andy Lim — April 10, 2024

Slow Boil: What to Expect from the DPRK in 2024

Though it appears things could not get any worse with Kim Jong-un, there will likely be an uptick in North Korean belligerence in 2024. CSIS data shows North Korea tends to ramp up provocations in U.S. election years.

Commentary by Victor Cha and Andy Lim — January 16, 2024

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

North Korea Carries Out Multiple Provocations

North Korea’s multiple provocations of missile tests, artillery shelling, and nighttime warplane exercises between October 13 and 14 continue to amplify the crisis level on the Korean peninsula.

Commentary by Ellen Kim and Andy Lim — October 14, 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