Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana met with newly-appointed South Korean Minister of National Defense Lee Jong-Sup during an official visit to the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Friday, June 3. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Delfin Lorenzana (left) meets...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) said Friday, June 3, that it will deport shortly a South Korean fugitive wanted by authorities in his country for involvement in telecommunications fraud. Bureau of Immigration In a report to Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente, the bureau’s fugitive search unit...
Two members of K-pop boy band NCT Dream have tested positive for Covid-19. “NCT's Jeno and Chenle were diagnosed with Covid-19 on the evening of the 2nd ,” according to an announcement on NCT Dream’s fan community app. NCT Dream's Jeno (left) and Chenle (Twitter) NCT Dream greeting the crowd...
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea signed an agreement to boost the Philippines' fishery exports to the East Asian country. Photo from the Department of Agriculture The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines announced this after the two countries signed a Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA)...
Visa-free flights to Korea via Clark By Emmie V. Abadilla South Korea now allows visa-free entry through Yangyang International Airport, 158 kilometers from Seoul, from the new Clark International Airport (CRK). This developed as South Korean low cost carrier, Fly Gangwon, will operate flights from...
The South Korean Embassy in the Philippines announced that the Korean government will allow visa-free entry to Jeju Island and Yangyang starting June 1. “The visa-free entry policy to Jeju which has been suspended since 4 February 2020, to prevent the inflow of COVID19, will resume starting 1...
South Korea will allow visa-free entry for tourists to Jeju Island and Yangyang starting June 1, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines announced. Flag of the Republic of Korea (PIXABAY) "The Embassy of the Republic of Korea is very excited to announce that the Korean Government...
South Korea has expressed support to fund projects that will usher in the Philippines' digital transformation through infrastructure, digital economy, and developing e-skilled individuals. South Korea renews its commitment to continuing its partnership with the Philippines in promoting digital...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) is set to deport a South Korean national wanted by authorities in Seoul for involvement in electronic financial fraud. Cybercriminals have many different reasons, methods, and connections to commit cybercrime. (File photo) Immigration Commissioner Jaime Morente...
An agricultural mechanization center that will increase agricultural productivity of farmers will be established in Nueva Ecija with the help of the South Korean Embassy in the Philippines. (Photo courtesy of the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines) The implementation of the...
Going to South Korea to watch a K-pop concert or visit filming sites of Korean dramas? On May 23, the Korean Embassy in the Philippines announced the guidelines for those who will apply for a tourist visa (C-3-9), which will start on June 1. Statue of Korean drama "Winter Sonata" stars Bae...
Presumptive president Bongbong Marcos hosted on Monday, May 23 a series of courtesy calls of diplomats coming from the United States (US), Japan, South Korea, and India in what was his most "presidential" day yet following the May 9 polls. From top to bottom: Presumptive president Bongbong Marcos...
