EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

Announcements And Advisories

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION ON FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR DISPLACED OVERSEAS FILIPINO WORKERS DUE TO COVID-19


The Embassy wishes to share with the Filipino community in South Korea the supplemental information on the Financial Assistance for Displaced Landbased and Seabased Filipino Workers due to the Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic, or DOLE-AKAP for OFWs.

The said update further clarifies that the displaced (or displacement) refers to an OFW who has experienced permanent or temporary loss of work on account of COVID-19 starting 01 March 2020.

Qualified OFWs are requested to carefully read the Supplementary Information together with the previously issued Application Guideline for their guidance prior to submission of application.

For queries on DOLE AKAP for OFWs, POLO Korea may be reached through polokor.doleakap@gmail.com, or 010-6591-6290 (POLO) and 010-7358-5841 (OWWA). END

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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