Andy Lim

Associate Fellow, Korea Chair
Andy Lim

Andy Lim is an associate fellow with the Korea Chair at CSIS, where he manages the internship program, the schedule and research for Dr. Victor Cha, and social media for the chair. He is also responsible for the U.S.-Korea NextGen Scholars program, an initiative by the Korea Chair and the USC Korean Studies Institute to mentor the next generation of Korea specialists in the United States. His research interests lie in China’s relations with the two Koreas and the U.S.-ROK alliance. Mr. Lim earned a B.A., cum laude with honors in international studies from American University’s School of International Service.

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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

Database: Donald Trump’s Skepticism of U.S. Troops in Korea Since 1990

A study of publicly available statements made by Donald Trump on the utility of alliances and U.S. troop commitments abroad to test the proposition that the President has a transactional view of alliances as opposed to a deep appreciation of both the security and non-security benefits afforded by these relationships.

Commentary by Victor Cha and Andy Lim — February 25, 2019