EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Advisory: Resumption of Entry of EPS


The Philippine Embassy in Seoul welcomes the announcement of Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL) that the processing for entry of Employment Permit System (EPS) workers from all sending countries will resume before the end of November 2021, subject to pre- and post-entry measures such as vaccination, PCR testing, and other public health protocols.

Relative to this, the public is advised to await the official announcement and guidance from the Philippine Overseas Employment Administration (POEA), the Human Resource Development Service (HRD) - PH EPS Center, which are the designated EPS focal agencies for Philippine EPS matters, and the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines to be informed of the detailed entry procedures and requirements covering EPS workers that will be issued accordingly. Thank you. END

Other Announcements And Advisories


January 22, 2026
Public Service Advisory from Pag-IBIG Fund and SSS-Seoul

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the public that the Pag-IBIG Fund South Korea Member Services Desk and SSS–Seoul will be temporarily unable to accommodate walk-in clients on 25 January 2026 due to an official onsite service in Busan. Both services will resume regular operations on 26 January 2026. For urgent concerns, please contact: Pag-IBIG Fund South Korea E-mail:  vo_eastasia@pagibigfund.gov.ph SSS–SeoulE-mail: korea@sss.gov.ph  Thank you for your understanding.  

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January 22, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: CPR Training for OFWs/OFs in South Korea!

Be ready to save a life! The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the MWO and OWWA South Korea, in partnership with Yongsan-gu Health Center and Itaewon Global Village Center, invites all OFWs/OFs to join our CPR Training.

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January 16, 2026
ABISO UKOL SA DALAWANG MAGKAHIWALAY NA SUNOG SA SEOUL AT LALAWIGAN NG GYEONGGI, IKA-16 ENERO 2026

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