The Philippines and South Korea concluded Free Trade Agreement (FTA) negotiations that will open the markets for both countries. Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez and Korean Trade Minister Han-Koo Yeo signed and issued a joint statement Tuesday. Philippine Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez (right)...
The Philippine Army (PA) disclosed Sunday, Oct. 24, that it has sent a contingent to South Korea for the recently held Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (Seoul ADEX) 2021. The Philippine Army sends a contingent to the Seoul International Aerospace and Defense Exhibition (ADEX)...
The Philippines has reaffirmed its commitment to more engaged pandemic cooperation, including vaccines and workers mobility, with the Republic of Korea to help buoy the economic recovery of both countries. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Ma. Theresa B. Dizon- De Vega stands next to...
The 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) ended on Oct. 15, wrapping up as the first international event in South Korea to be held during the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic. Strict health and safety protocols were implemented to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It opened on Oct. 6...
SEOUL-- South Korea reported 1,594 more cases of COVID-19 as of midnight Saturday compared to 24 hours ago, raising the total number of infections to 331,519. The daily caseload was down from 1,953 in the prior day, but it hovered above 1,000 for 96 straight days since July 7. The daily average...
Korean actor Yoo Ah-in and Japanese actress Aoi Yu won the top acting prizes at the 15th Asian Film Awards (AFA) held on Oct. 8. The AFA was hosted Asian Film Awards Academy (AFAA) in conjunction with the 26th Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) and Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) at...
The Korean drama “Hometown Cha-Cha-Cha” starring Shin Min-a and Kim Seon-ho is enjoying popularity. However, the real owners of the houses that are being used as filming locations for the drama are suffering because of fans entering the properties. Kim Seon-ho and Shin Min-a in “Hometown...
SEOUL, South Korea -- North and South Korea have restored their cross-border communication, with officials exchanging their first phone call Monday after dropping them in August. AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN The restoration comes just days after Pyongyang sparked international concern with a string of...
North Korea on Sunday slammed the UN Security Council for holding an emergency meeting over the country's latest missile tests, accusing the member states of toying with a "time-bomb". (AFP/ MANILA BULLETIN) Pyongyang said Friday it had successfully fired an anti-aircraft missile, the latest in a...
Korean actor Wi Ha-joon is basking in the glory of the success of “Squid Game” and said he was excited to work with one of South Korea’s top stars in the series. “Squid Game” is now the No. 1 show on Netflix in 82 countries and territories and No. 2 in India, according to streaming...
A picture in North Korea's official Rodong Sinmun newspaper showed the missile tested on September 30, 2021, ascending at an angle into the sky from a launch vehicle (AFP/STR) SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea has successfully fired a new anti-aircraft missile, state media said Friday, the latest...
The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines is celebrating Korean National Day on the 3 rd of October this year, but due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the event will be held online. Utilizing the convenience of technology, the Embassy aims to promote participation from Filipinos nationwide,...
