EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Advisory to OFWs in Korea who are leaving for work in other destinations


The Philippine Overseas Labor Office (POLO) of the Embassy of the Philippines urges OFWs in Korea who are leaving for work in other destinations to register through the following means:

(1) notice to the POLO-Korea of their intention to leave for another destination for employment purposes; (2) notice to the POLO/Embassy/Consulate of their arrival at the new jobsite to inform them of their entry and employment particulars into the country; or, (3) voluntary registration with the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA). The OFWs are encouraged to register through any of these means so that they will be included in the POEA and OWWA database, thereby entitling them to the benefits and protection provided to OFWs. For more information, please see attached POEA Advisory No. 1 Series of 2009.

Other Announcements And Advisories


May 06, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: ON-THE-SPOT POSTER MAKING CONTEST

The Migrant Workers Office-OWWA, through the Philippine Embassy, is inviting Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in South Korea to participate in the On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest in celebration of the 31st Migrant Workers Day!

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May 06, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR MAY 2026

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 May 2026.

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May 02, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: CONSULAR OUTREACH IN NAMYANGJU-SI, 16 MAY 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is pleased to announce a Consular Outreach in Namyangju-si on Saturday 16 May 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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