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...
Korean Air is the latest to join the wave of making comfort flying a bit more accessible through its premium economy class. While the luxuries of a business class may seem out of reach for many flyers, the allure of premium economy seats is the closest taste of the high life. Think quality flight...
A beloved Korean dish took center stage at the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines, as it hosted a vibrant and meaningful ‘Bibimbap Cooking Workshop’ on June 27, 2024, in celebration of Nutrition Month in July. Led by Korean chef Lily Min, the event brought together culinary...
The Philippines is now operationalizing Japan’s proposed “one-theater” concept which envisions the South China Sea, East China Sea, and the Korean Peninsula as a single and integrated theater of operations in wartime. Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. said...
CEBU CITY – What was feared to be a case of kidnapping involving a Korean turned out to be a meetup gone wrong. Personnel at the Abellana Police Station 2 of the Cebu City Police Office were alarmed when a group of Koreans sought assistance after one of their compatriots was allegedly kidnapped....
BANGKOK - Korean stars Park Bo-gum, Kim So-hyun and Lee Sang-yi drew loud cheers as they launched the global premiere of their new Korean series “Good Boy” in Bangkok, Thailand. Prime Video held the star-studded affair on May 31 at the IconSiam mall’s Icon Cineconic in Bangkok, which saw...
The growing influx of South Korean visitors, the Philippines’ largest group of foreign tourists, has prompted the Department of Tourism (DOT) to intensify security measures and enforce stricter safeguards to ensure their protection during their stay. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said...
Production has started on “Delusion” (working title), an upcoming Korean live action adaptation of the hit Naver webtoon of the same name. Set for release exclusively on Disney+, “Delusion,” directed by Han Jaerim (“The Face Reader,” “The 8 Show”), will star Bae Suzy...
Eight sexy Korean men are ready to wow Filipinos via the “Wild Wild After Party” show. Note the show will be held for the first time here. The high-energy show, set for 75 minutes, will be held May 24 at The New Frontier Theater. During a press conference on May 21 at the Novotel Versailles...
South Korea has launched an ambitious $20-million green project to help the Philippines and other Southeast Asian countries mitigate methane, which is actually more potent than carbon dioxide (CO2). Seoul 's envoy to the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), Lee Jang-keun, flew to...
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’...
A South Korean fugitive wanted in his country for allegedly leading a voice phishing syndicate has been apprehended by operatives of the Bureau of Immigration (BI) in Pampanga. The BI identified him as 36-year-old Choi Hojun who was arrested last April 14 at his residence in Barangay Sto. Domingo,...
