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Wendy Teo

South Korea Correspondent

Wendy is the Straits Times’ correspondent in Seoul. She was formerly with The New Paper before joining the foreign service in 2008. After 15 years, she returned to journalism. She enjoys drawing stories from the people she talks to and hopes to visit North Korea one day.

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South Korea courts Chinese tourists amid Beijing-Tokyo spat, but security challenges loom

Tourists wearing a 'Hanbok', a Korean traditional costume, pose for photos during a visit at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.
Tourists wearing a 'Hanbok', a Korean traditional costume, pose for photos during a visit at the Gyeongbokgung Palace in Seoul, South Korea.

Seoul mulls over raising retirement age amid demographic crisis

wtretire - The first Senior Job Fair in Seoul, dedicated to private employment opportunities for seniors aged 60 and above, saw around 70 companies setting up booths for recruitment. The city previously hosted a job fair for seniors in May 2025 that provided public employment opportunities.
ST PHOTO: WENDY TEO
wtretire - The first Senior Job Fair in Seoul, dedicated to private employment opportunities for seniors aged 60 and above, saw around 70 companies setting up booths for recruitment. The city previously hosted a job fair for seniors in May 2025 that provided public employment opportunities.
ST PHOTO: WENDY TEO

Once it was South Korea’s Silicon Valley. Now it is known for making Shin ramyun and viral gimbap

Little known to most, the south-eastern city of Gumi is home to ramyun maker Nongshim’s flagship factory.
Little known to most, the south-eastern city of Gumi is home to ramyun maker Nongshim’s flagship factory.

North Korea’s most dangerous weapon isn’t a missile. It’s malware

North Korea is already preparing for warfare in a different domain, one that South Korea looks woefully unprepared for.
North Korea is already preparing for warfare in a different domain, one that South Korea looks woefully unprepared for.

As US allows South Korea to join nuclear sub club, how will this impact Japan and the region?

South Korea has got US consent to build nuclear-powered submarines, citing limited capability of diesel-powered ones.
South Korea has got US consent to build nuclear-powered submarines, citing limited capability of diesel-powered ones.

Apec leaders avoid controversy, pledge to deepen cooperation, as South Korea’s Lee says host city did well

Apec leaders at a family photo session in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov 1.
Apec leaders at a family photo session in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Nov 1.

Trade tensions threaten to overshadow Apec meetings as leaders seek consensus

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaking at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meetings in the South Korean city of Gyeongju on Oct 31.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung speaking at the Apec Economic Leaders’ Meetings in the South Korean city of Gyeongju on Oct 31.

‘Quiet city’ on high alert: Gyeongju tightens security as Apec summit kicks off

Security was exceptionally tight on Oct 30 in the roads leading to Kolon Hotel in Gyeongju where Chinese President Xi Jinping is staying during his visit.
Security was exceptionally tight on Oct 30 in the roads leading to Kolon Hotel in Gyeongju where Chinese President Xi Jinping is staying during his visit.

US, China seal deal on rare earths; Trump says Xi meeting was a 12 on scale of 1 to 10

US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards the Air Force One at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Oct 30.
US President Donald Trump gestures as he boards the Air Force One at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Oct 30.

South Korea strikes gold with Trump’s visit, sealing trade deal

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) presenting US President Donald Trump with the country’s highest honour, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, and a replica of an ancient Silla kingdom gold crown on Oct 29.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung (right) presenting US President Donald Trump with the country’s highest honour, the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, and a replica of an ancient Silla kingdom gold crown on Oct 29.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2025 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.