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South Korean President Lee to visit PH on March 3-4

Published Feb 27, 2026 01:59 pm
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool)
President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on the sidelines of the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, on Oct. 31, 2025. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool)
Malacañang announced that South Korean President Lee Jae Myung will undertake a State Visit to the Philippines from March 3 to 4 upon the invitation of President Marcos.
In a press briefing on Friday, Feb. 27, Presidential Communications Office (PCO) Undersecretary Claire Castro said President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will officially welcome President Lee and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung in Malacañang on March 3.
“Ito ang kauna-unahang pagbisita ni President Lee sa Pilipinas at kauna-unahang State Visit matapos maging epektibo ang Free Trade Agreement o FTA sa pagitan ng Pilipinas at Republic of Korea noong Dec. 31, 2024 (This is President Lee’s first visit to the Philippines and the first State Visit after the Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea took effect on Dec. 31, 2024),” Castro said.
The Palace noted that the visit coincides with the 77th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, which were established in March 1949.
During the visit, Marcos and Lee are scheduled to hold a bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation in defense, maritime collaboration, economic and development initiatives, and people-to-people exchanges.
The two leaders are also expected to exchange views on regional and international issues and reaffirm the countries’ strategic partnership.
President Marcos earlier invited President Lee to visit the Philippines during their bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea.
At the time, both leaders reaffirmed the enduring friendship between Manila and Seoul, rooted in the Philippines’ deployment of troops during the Korean War.
President Lee described the two nations as “very special friends,” saying South Koreans would never forget the contributions and sacrifices made by Filipino soldiers.
President Marcos, for his part, expressed gratitude for the deep ties binding the two peoples—from fighting side by side during the war to assisting each other during calamities and protecting the welfare of their nationals.
The two leaders also agreed to deepen cooperation in trade, defense, shipbuilding, infrastructure, and efforts against transnational crimes, including scam operations.

Expanding strategic partnership

Both sides previously marked the first anniversary of the Philippines–South Korea Free Trade Agreement, which has boosted bilateral economic activity and market access.
President Marcos has said that the Philippines’ upcoming chairmanship of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) in 2026 presents an opportunity to promote a rules-based order and regional peace in coordination with partners such as South Korea.
The Philippines is South Korea’s oldest partner in ASEAN, with diplomatic ties dating back to 1949 and strengthened by over 7,000 Filipino soldiers who served during the Korean War.
Under their strategic partnership, Manila and Seoul continue to expand cooperation in defense, renewable energy, technology, and economic integration.

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