EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

Filipino Korean War Veterans Revisit Korea


Ambassador Luis T. Cruz and members of the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) and their families attend a wreath-laying Ceremony at the Philippine Monument in Goyang City on 22 June 2012.

A wreath-laying ceremony was held at the Philippine Monument in Goyang City on 22 June 2012 in commemoration of the sacrifices given by the members of the Philippine Armed Forces (PEFTOK) who fought to defend the security and freedom of the Republic of Korea during the Korean War.

The ceremony was organized by the Presbyterian Church under the ROK’s Revisit Korea Program for the war veterans. It was attended by Filipino Korean War veterans, Ambassador Luis T. Cruz and other embassy officials, members of the Presbyterian Church, officials of Goyang City, and members of the ROK army.

Other Announcements And Advisories


September 03, 2026
REMINDERS FOR FILIPINOS TRAVELING TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

3 September 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul strongly reminds all Filipino nationals traveling to the Republic of Korea for tourism purposes to purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance provides essential protection against medical emergencies, unexpected costs, and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during travel.

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September 03, 2026
ADVISORY FROM PAG-IBIG FUND KOREA OFFICE FOR 6 SEPTEMBER 2026

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to inform the Filipino community that the Pag-IBIG Fund Korea office will be closed on Sunday, 06 September 2026, as the office will conduct onsite service in Gumi City.

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September 02, 2026
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR SEPTEMBER 2026

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 24 September 2026 (Thursday) – Chuseok (ROK)27 September 2026 (Sunday) – Chuseok (ROK) 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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