Manila Mayor Francisco "Isko Moreno" Domagoso gave assurance to the Korean Embassy in Manila that the safety and security of Korean nationals in the city are strictly observed and protected. Domagoso made the statement on Tuesday, Sept. 9, following a luncheon hosted by Korean Ambassador to the...
The Philippine Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC) launched help desks in areas with large Korean communities across the country following an appeal from the Korean Embassy to ensure the safety of its citizens. The move was in response to serious crimes in recent months such as...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines was recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) during the 9th Speakers ' Synergy and Appreciation event. The recognition affirmed KCC’s strong commitment to tourism education and cultural collaboration in support of the Philippines’...
South Korea’s embassy in Manila on Saturday, Sept. 21, clarified that it was the experts that floated the idea of a possible Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) between Seoul and Manila. In a statement, the embassy said that Seoul’s envoy in the country, Lee Sang-hwa, could not still speak...
The Korean Embassy announced on Jan. 30 that it will ease the requirements needed for visa application under four categories. “From February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will simplify visa application documents for visa...
The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Friday, Sep. 8, welcomed the signing of a free-trade agreement (FTA) between Manila and Seoul as it said the move would liberalize almost a 100 percent of both sides' markets. In a statement, the embassy said the signing of the pact "is timely" and...
The Korea Travel Fiesta 2023 in the Philippines, held from Sept. 2 and 3, drew hundreds of people as it offered travel deals and showcased Korean tourism and culture. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa opened the Korea Travel Fiesta 2023 on Sept. 2 in Glorietta in...
Korean visa application in the Philippines will cost P900 when the Korea Visa Application Center (KVAC) in Manila starts operating on Aug. 29. This was announced by the Korean Embassy in the Philippines on Aug. 10 regarding the opening of the KVAC, which is located on the ninth and 10th...
From being a fan of Hallyu (Korean Wave) to improving confidence, the three Filipino students who won in the first Online Korean Speech Contest shared their dreams and experiences. The 2022 Online Korean Speech Contest was held by the Ministry of Education of Korea and the Korean Embassy in the...
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines has thrown its support to an LGBTQIA+ film festival that will showcase different movies. Under the "Pelikulaya 2022: Pantay-Pantay, Iba’t Ibang Kulay!," hosted by the Film Development Council of the Philippines (FDCP), movies will be shown from June 10 to 26...
The Korean Embassy in the Philippines is awaiting guidelines from the South Korean government on the issuance of E-9 visas for Filipino workers under the Employment Permit System (EPS). This after the Korea’s Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) announced on Nov. 5 that South Korea will now...
SM Supermalls, ARISE Philippines and Korean Embassy celebrate International Day for Disaster Risk Reduction SM Supermalls, in partnership with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines and ARISE Private Sector Alliance for Disaster Resilient Societies—Philippines, hosted a webinar...
