EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES

SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

SPECIAL VOLUNTARY DEPARTURE PROGRAM FOR FOREIGN NATIONALS IN THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Korea (MOJ) has issued an announcement on the new special voluntary departure program for foreign nationals who no longer have any legal status to remain in Korea.

According to the ROK-MOJ, beginning 07 November 2022, foreign nationals illegally staying in South Korea and voluntarily departing on or before 28 February 2023 will be granted a fine exemption and suspension of re-entry restrictions.


For more information on the program, attached is the information sheet provided by the MOJ. Applicants may also contact the Immigration Contact Center at 1345 or visit the HiKorea (http://www.hikorea.go.kr) and Korea Immigration Service (http://www.immigration.go.kr) websites. END

Other Announcements And Advisories

December 03, 2025
JOB VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT: Project Term Personnel (PTP) for the Overseas Voter Registration

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul is now accepting applications for the position of Project Term Personnel (PTP) for the Overseas Voter Registration for the 2028 Philippine National Elections. The detailed job description, required qualifications and skills for the position are enumerated as follows:

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December 02, 2025
HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR DECEMBER 2025 and JANUARY 2026

Those 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.

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November 26, 2025
ADVISORY: WARNING AGAINST ILLEGAL LOAN-SHARKING SCHEMES TARGETING FOREIGN WORKERS

The Philippine Embassy, through its Migrant Workers Office (MWO) in Korea, wishes to inform all Overseas Filipino Workers of a recently uncovered large-scale illegal loan-sharking operation that victimized more than 9,000 foreign workers across the country.

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