The Philippine Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in Korea the attached Ministry of Justice announcement on Free COVID-19 Testing for all Foreign Residents, upon the request of Korea's Ministry of Employment and Labor (MOEL).

The MOEL requests the continued cooperation of everyone in observing virus prevention and control measures in workplaces and communities to end the COVID-19 in the near future. Further, it encourages all foreign residents, regardless of their visa status, to avail of the free COVID testing with assurance that any information will be used solely for disease control and prevention.

The Embassy appreciates the continued support and cooperation of everyone in this regard. END

10 March 2021