South Korea has revised the requirements needed for visa applications for Filipinos. The Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in Manila, located in Bonifacio Global City in Taguig, announced changes in the required supporting documents that will take effect on Feb. 20. “In order to enhance...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Friday it was “sensible” for a South Korean government official to express regret for alleged civilian drone flights over North Korea but warned of counterattacks if they recur. The statement by Kim Yo Jong...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea 's former interior minister was sentenced Thursday to seven years in prison for abetting then-President Yoon Suk Yeol 's brief declaration of martial law in 2024. The verdict for Lee Sang-min came a week before a different judge at the same Seoul...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said his country will unveil plans to further bolster its nuclear program at the upcoming ruling party congress, as he observed the North 's latest weapons launch, state media reported Wednesday. The Korean Central News Agency said...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday displayed apparent progress in the construction of a nuclear-powered submarine, with state media photos showing a largely completed hull, as leader Kim Jong Un condemned rival South Korea’s push to acquire the technology. North Korea’s...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korea’s ousted conservative President Yoon Suk Yeol plotted for over a year to impose martial law to eliminate his political rivals and monopolize power, investigators concluded Monday. Yoon’s martial law decree in December 2024 lasted only several hours and...
The Philippines has drawn South Korea’s interest to expand collaboration on employment services and workforce development following Seoul’s recognition of the Department of Labor and Employment’s (DOLE) modernization efforts. The DOLE said the talks reflect growing international confidence...
A South Korean helicopter training ship has visited the country as part of the Republic of Korea Navy 's (ROKN) overseas training deployment for its naval cadets, the Philippine Navy (PN) said. Rear Adm. Joe Anthony Orbe, commander of the Philippine Fleet, welcomed ROKN 's Cruise Training...
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) have reaffirmed their commitment to deepen regional economic ties by setting a target of $300 billion in annual bilateral trade by 2030. The long-term goal, which falls under the enhanced ASEAN–Korea...
Korea and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) approach an "exciting era" of strategic partnership which includes ensuring regional peace and stability. Ambassador Elizabeth Buensuceso, Eminent Person of the Philippines to the High-Level Task Force on ASEAN Community Vision 2045, said...
The Philippine National Police (PNP) said Friday, Dec. 5, that it has enhanced its collaboration with South Korea to strengthen the modernization of the police force for improved public safety Police Lt. Gen. Jose Melencio Nartatez Jr. said he met with Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA)...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — A South Korean ferry carrying nearly 270 people ran aground on rocks off the country’s southwest coast on Wednesday, leaving three with minor injuries, the coast guard said. The incident happened when the ship was sailing from the country’s southern island of Jeju...
