EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

ADVISORY FROM THE KCDC RE: COVID-19 INFECTION CLUSTER IN CLUBS IN ITAEWON


The Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 infection, requests those who visited any of the following establishments in ITAEWON: KING CLUB; TRUNK; QUEEN; SOHO; HIM and other similar entertainment establishments (pubs, bars, etc.) from 24 April to 06 May 2020 to refrain from going out and having close contacts with other people for 14 days and visit their local health center to be tested for COVID-19.

In this regard, the Philippine Embassy urges all Filipinos who visited any of the entertainment establishments in Itaewon on the aforementioned period to follow the KCDC's advisory and have themselves tested for COVID-19. The tests are free of charge and even those without proper stay permits will be tested and treated. The Korean Government does not require medical institutions to report the identity of illegal residents who visit them to be tested for COVID-19. For inquiries, please call the KCDC at 1339.



The Philippine Embassy is ready to assist any Filipino in distress through our Assistance to Nationals (ATN) hotline at 010-9263-8119. ENDThe Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), to prevent the further spread of the COVID-19 infection, requests those who visited any of the following establishments in ITAEWON: KING CLUB; TRUNK; QUEEN; SOHO; HIM and other similar entertainment establishments (pubs, bars, etc.) from 24 April to 06 May 2020 to refrain from going out and having close contacts with other people for 14 days and visit their local health center to be tested for COVID-19.

In this regard, the Philippine Embassy urges all Filipinos who visited any of the entertainment establishments in Itaewon on the aforementioned period to follow the KCDC's advisory and have themselves tested for COVID-19. The tests are free of charge and even those without proper stay permits will be tested and treated. The Korean Government does not require medical institutions to report the identity of illegal residents who visit them to be tested for COVID-19. For inquiries, please call the KCDC at 1339.



The Philippine Embassy is ready to assist any Filipino in distress through our Assistance to Nationals (ATN) hotline at 010-9263-8119. END

Other Announcements And Advisories


October 19, 2026
ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND KOREA OFFICE FOR 25 OCTOBER 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that the Pag-IBIG Fund Korea office will be closed on Sunday, 25 October 2026, as the office will conduct onsite service in Changwon City.

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October 18, 2026
ADVISORY: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SSS SEOUL, 20-22 OCTOBER AND 27-29 OCTOBER 2026

20-22 October 202627-29 October 2026During these periods, all over-the-counter services and in-person transactions will be unavailable. For inquiries you may send an email to korea@sss.gov.ph  Thank you.

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October 15, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: MOBILE CONSULAR SERVICE AND OVERSEAS VOTERS REGISTRATION IN INCHEON

The Philippine Embassy will conduct a Mobile Consular Service in Incheon on 24 October 2026 (Saturday) from 1:00pm to 6:00pm.

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