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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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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.

‘New space for middle powers to play a more active role’: South Korean leader

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung talks about the deepening of bilateral ties with Singapore and his favourite K-drama.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung talks about the deepening of bilateral ties with Singapore and his favourite K-drama.

‘S. Korea has regained its footing,’ says President Lee Jae Myung, 10 months after martial law crisis

South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says the country is ready to reprise its role as a key player in the global community.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung says the country is ready to reprise its role as a key player in the global community.

North Korea’s nuclear arsenal upgrade a serious threat, even if untested

Military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this pictured released October 11, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.    KCNA via REUTERS    ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY
Military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the founding of the ruling Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this pictured released October 11, 2025 by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.    KCNA via REUTERS    ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. REUTERS IS UNABLE TO INDEPENDENTLY VERIFY THIS IMAGE. NO THIRD PARTY SALES. SOUTH KOREA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN SOUTH KOREA.     TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

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