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Announcements And Advisories

ADVISORY ON 2023 VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (MOJ) has issued an announcement on the new special voluntary departure program for foreign nationals who no longer have any legal status to remain in Korea.

According to the MOJ, beginning 11 September 2023, foreign nationals illegally staying in South Korea who will voluntarily depart on or before 31 December 2023 will be granted a fine exemption and suspension of re-entry restrictions.



For more information on the program, attached is the information sheet provided by the MOJ. Applicants may also contact the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 with Filipino among the foreign languages available or visit the HiKorea (http://www.hikorea.go.kr) and Korea Immigration Service (http://www.immigration.go.kr) websites. END

Other Announcements And Advisories

June 28, 2026
ACCEPTANCE AND VALIDATION OF DIGITAL PHILIPPINE STATISTICS AUTHORITY E-CERTIFICATE APPLICATIONS

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the public that the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) launched its digital PSA certificates, also known as E-Certificates, as part of its continuing efforts toward digital transformation, enhanced data privacy and security, and the promotion of convenient access to vital civil registry documents. These E-certificates currently cover civil registry documents on Birth, Marriage, Death, Certificates of No Marriage Record (CENOMAR) and Advisory on Marriages, and Certificates of No Death Record and Advisory on Death. 

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June 26, 2026
ADVISORY: SSS JAPAN AND KOREA WEBINAR, 03 JULY 2026

Join our upcoming webinar and get the latest updates on SSS Programs & Services for Overseas Filipinos.

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June 26, 2026
ADVISORY: JURISDICTION OF THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL AND THE PHILIPPINE CONSULATE GENERAL IN BUSAN ON CIVIL REGISTRY SERVICES

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul and the Philippine Consulate General in Busan provide the following information on our respective jurisdictions for Civil Registry Services, including Reports of Birth, Marriage, and Death. 

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