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


August 06, 2026
PUBLIC SERVICE ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND AND SSS-SEOUL FOR 9 AUGUST 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that the SSS-Korea and Pag-IBIG Fund Korea offices will be closed on Sunday, 09 August 2026, as both offices will be conducting an onsite service in Daegu.

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July 30, 2026
ADVISORY: THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL WILL BE CLOSED ON 31 AUGUST 2026 (MONDAY)

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 31 August 2026 (Monday) – National Heroes Day (PHL) 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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July 27, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: CONSULAR OUTREACH MISSION IN BUPYEONG-GU, 15 AUGUST 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is pleased to announce that it will conduct a Consular Outreach Mission in Bupyeong-gu on Saturday, 15 August 2026, from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM.

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