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.

Furthermore, all Filipinos traveling to the Republic of Korea are advised to exercise appropriate caution throughout their stay, observe local laws and regulations, safeguard their personal belongings, and take reasonable precautions for their health and safety. END