Dr Lee Pan Seop, a research fellow at the Centre for Governance,
Institutions and Organisations in the National University of
Singapore (NUS), was last seen at about 3am on Feb 22 by his close
friend, housemate and colleague Shim Jung Wook.
On that day, the two, along with other friends, had visited the
casino and then separated to play different games.
Dr Shim said when he wanted to go home hours later, he looked
for Dr Lee but could not find him. Over the next six days, Dr Lee
did not show up at the flat they shared or at work.
Dr Shim then sought help from the Korean Embassy, whose staff
advised him to report the matter to the police, which he did on Feb
28. The consular section of the embassy told The Straits Times that
it has contacted the single man's brother in South Korea.
The chances of Dr Lee having left the country are slim as once a
person is reported missing, officers at any checkpoint would be
alerted to keep a lookout for the person.
