Sijeong Lim

Sijeong Lim is an Associate Professor in the Division of International Studies at Korea University and a Visiting Professor at the Center for Korean Studies, University of Tübingen, for the summer semester of 2025. She is affiliated with the Faculty of Humanities and contributes to interdisciplinary research and teaching in Korean studies and international affairs.

Her research lies at the intersection of international political economy and comparative politics, focusing on how structural global changes—such as climate change, hyper-globalization, and technological advances—trigger varied domestic responses across governments and societies. She particularly investigates the interplay between environmental challenges and redistributive policies, analyzing how welfare state institutions shape public and state reactions. Her work emphasizes comparative perspectives, with a regional focus on South Korea.

At the University of Tübingen, she teaches a master's seminar titled South Korea and the SDGs: A Comparative Perspective, reflecting her engagement with sustainable development and policy analysis. Her academic trajectory includes prior positions at Stockholm University (2013–2015) and the University of Amsterdam (2015–2018), demonstrating a strong international presence in political science and area studies.

• Ph.D. in Political Science, University of Washington, Seattle (2013)

She advises students and contributes to academic mentorship at Korea University, though specific advisees are not listed. There is no mention of research grants in the provided text. Her collaborative affiliations with European and Asian institutions highlight her role in bridging comparative political research across continents.

She is part of the academic team at the Asien-Orient-Institut, Abteilung für Koreanistik (Department of Korean Studies), University of Tübingen, contributing to the institute’s research and educational mission in Korean societal and political dynamics.