EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR APRIL 2026

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The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on the following days:

02 April 2026 (Thursday) – Maundy Thursday (PHL)

05 April 2026 (Sunday) – Easter Sunday (PHL)

09 April 2026 (Thursday) – Araw ng Kagitingan (PHL)

Clients who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on these dates may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, during the month of April 2026.

For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s mobile hotline numbers at:

010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)

010-9263-8119 (Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline)

010-6591-6290 (Migrant Workers Office)

010-6598-9338 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)

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Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae Myung to Visit the Philippines, 3-4 March 2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos will welcome Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hae Kyung for a state visit to the Philippines from March 3 to March 4, 2026. 

The visit marks the 77th anniversary of Philippines–ROK diplomatic relations and reaffirms the two countries’ vibrant Strategic Partnership.

Source: Presidential Communications Office

March 19, 2026
PH CONSUL GENERAL TO BUSAN LEAH VICTORIA T. CARADA ARRIVES IN KOREA

17 March 2026, Busan - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul warmly welcomes the arrival of Consul General Leah Victoria T. Carada, who assumes leadership of the Philippine Consulate General in Busan.

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March 19, 2026
PH EMBASSY DONATES PHILIPPINE PUBLICATIONS TO NATIONAL ASSEMBLY LIBRARY OF KOREA

26 February 2026 - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul turned over a collection of Philippine publications to the National Assembly Library of the Republic of Korea on 26 February 2026  to strengthen knowledge exchange and parliamentary diplomacy. Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez presented the books to Chief Librarian (Vice Minister) Hwan Jeong Geun during a meeting at the National Assembly. The donated titles, which include publications from the Department of Foreign Affairs and the Philippine Foreign Service Institute, cover Philippine history, arts, culture, and foreign relations. The National Assembly Library expressed appreciation for the contribution and indicated plans to organize a future exhibition featuring the donated books and Philippine cultural heritage. Ambassador Fernandez underscored the importance of expanding Philippine resources within the National Assembly Library to support informed understanding of the Philippines among Korean legislators and policy researchers. “Informed understanding is the foundation of effective parliamentary dialogue,” the Ambassador said. “By strengthening Philippine resources within the National Assembly Library, we hope to contribute to deeper appreciation of the Philippines’ governance, economic reforms, and vibrant cultural heritage.” Ambassador Fernandez also highlighted that the donation of art books is timely, as the Philippines celebrates national arts month in February. Established in 1952, the National Assembly Library is one of Korea’s premier legislative research institutions, holding more than 8.5 million volumes and over 420 million pages of digital resources that support policy research and parliamentary work. END

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March 18, 2026
Seoul PE joins the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration

08 March 2026, Seoul — The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea joins the celebration of the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration (NWMC) and International Women’s Day Celebration in March with the sub-theme “Lead Like the Babaylans, Filipinas!” This theme reaffirms that women’s leadership is a fundamental part of Filipino identity. Just like the Babaylans in pre-colonial Philippines, women today continue to play a vital role in shaping society.

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March 19, 2026
THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL PARTICIPATES IN THE OBSERVANCE OF THE 30TH GIRL CHILD WEEK, 22 -28 MARCH 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the celebration on the Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment of the Girl Child Week, or “Girl Child Week” from 22-28 March 2026. In accordance with Proclamation No. 759, March 6, 1996, the fourth week of March is celebrated as “Protection and Gender-Fair Treatment of the Girl Child Week”.  The observance also complements the annual National Women’s Month Celebration every March.

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March 19, 2026
PAUNAWA SA PAMPUBLIKONG PAGTITIPON SA GWANGHWAMUN, SEOUL, 21 MARSO 2026

Pinapaalalahanan ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Seoul ang lahat ng Pilipino sa Republika ng Korea na mag-ingat at maging mapagmatyag kaugnay ng inaasahang malaking pagtitipon sa Sabado, 21 Marso 2026, sa Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Maaaring mapanood ang nasabing okasyon sa telebisyon o online. Subalit para sa mga tutungo sa lugar, pinapayuhan ang sumusunod:

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March 19, 2026
JOB VACANCY ALERT: SSS-SOUTH KOREA MARKETING ASSISTANT

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is pleased to share this announcement from the Social Security System (SSS) – South Korea.

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Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
Seoul Republic of Korea

80 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Business Hours

Consular Services and Migrant Workers Office (in view of the reorganization of DMW)
Sunday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday, Saturday, and official holidays are non-working days.