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


August 14, 2025
PAALALA UKOL SA LAGAY NG PANAHON, 14 AGOSTO 2025

In view of the heavy precipitation affecting many parts of Korea, Filipinos in Korea are advised to exercise caution, monitor weather updates issued by the Korean government, and avoid high-risk areas, especially those prone to flooding or landslides during this period of heavy rain.

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August 07, 2025
ANNOUNCEMENT: CONSULAR OUTREACH IN JEJU, 30-31 AUGUST 2025

The Philippine Embassy wishes to inform the Filipino community that it will conduct a Consular Outreach in Jeju on 30 August 2025 (9:00 AM-6:00 PM) Jeju Counseling Center for Women Migrants, 5, Donam-ro 15-gil, Jeju-si, Jeju-do and 31 August 2025 (8:00 am-12 nn) Citizens’ Welfare Town Plaza, 286, Yeonsam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do, Republic of Korea.

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August 03, 2025
Palarong Pinoy at Family Day sa Jeju! 31 August 2025

The Philippine Embassy warmly invites everyone to the Palarong Pinoy at Family Day sa Jeju! The 3rd edition of the Palarong Pinoy and Family Day event will be held on Sunday, 31 August 2025 from 8:00 A.M. to 12:00 N.N. at the Citizen's Welfare (Shimin Bokji) Town Plaza, 286, Yeonsam-ro, Jeju-si, Jeju-do. 

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