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...
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 Republic of Korea has donated 2,016 metric tons of rice to the Philippines to support government programs on disaster response, climate resilience, and peacebuilding, underscoring its growing bilateral partnership with Manila. Of the total volume, 1,632 metric tons were turned over to the...
South Korean Ambassador to Manila Lee Sang-hwa said that there was a 4,000 percent increase in South Korea’s investment in the Philippines during the first quarter of this year because of the free trade agreement (FTA) that entered into force on Dec. 31, 2024. In a media luncheon on Tuesday,...
It seems that the global hit APT. by BLACKPINK member Rosé and American singer Bruno Mars has also caught the fancy of South Korean Ambassador to Manila Lee Sang-hwa. At the celebration of the National Day of Korea in Manila on Wednesday night, Oct. 30, the track that debuted at No. 8...
South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said that Seoul and Manila are now standing as “a beacon of stability” as proven by their commitment to maintaining peace despite tensions both in the Korean Peninsula and in the South China Sea. At the celebration of the National Day of...
DIPLOMACY TO K-POP -- South Korea's Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa vowed to deepen the cooperation and warm relations between Manila and Seoul during a Thanksgiving lunch that he hosted at his residence in Makati City on Friday, Sept. 13, 2024. South Korea’s Ambassador to the...
TIME TO END BREAST CANCER SM Supermalls president Steven Tan and Estee Lauder Companies country general manager Sharyn Wong Every October, the world is dressed in pink to commemorate Breast Cancer Awareness Month. It’s a time to celebrate the survivors, remember those we’ve lost, and raise...
The Philippines and South Korea will be holding their second maritime dialogue next week to tackle various issues, including the developments in the West Philippine and South China Sea, South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said. Discussions will be taken as Manila and...
The Korean wave has undoubtedly made strides in recent years as K-dramas, K-pop, and even K-cuisine have swept nations worldwide into a fascination for anything and everything Korean. In the Philippines, many of us might remember tuning in to local primetime television to catch the...
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...
Newly-installed South Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa on Friday, July 14, vowed to do his best to forge stronger ties between the two nations as Seoul aimed to partner with Manila in its development thrust. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and South Korean Ambassador to...
