EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

news

INTERVIEW WITH PHL VICE FM AIRS ON ARIRANG TV


Philippine Undersecretary for International Economic Relations Laura Q. del Rosario sat down for a 10-minute interview with Business Daily host Lee Ji-yoon at the Seoul Global Center in Seoul central business district of Jongno-gu for the business segment of Arirang TV's morning news broadcast on 4 June 2015.

SEOUL, 4 June 2015 – Philippine Foreign Undersecretary for International Economic Relations Laura Q. del Rosario, who recently led an investment promotion delegation from Central Luzon, was the featured guest on the business section of the morning news broadcast Korea's international news channel, Arirang TV, on 4 June 2015.

Undersecretary del Rosario spoke with Business Daily host Lee Ji-yoon for almost 10 minutes at the Seoul Global Center on May 28 in Seoul's central business district of Jongno-gu to discuss Philippine-Korea relations, the Philippines' chairmanship and hosting of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) this year and the changing global economy.

The edited interview, which ran for 6 minutes 11 seconds, was initially broadcast as the main segment of Episode 44 in their international channel at 8 am (KST) on Thursday, 4 June 2015, with two more reruns later in the day and another the following day.

The interview can be viewed online at: http://goo.gl/6SZXrt

Undersecretary del Rosario led a 20-member strong mission to attract potential locators in Korea to freeport zones in the Philippines on 27-29 May 2015. Apart from B2B business matching sessions and a promotion conference, Undersecretary del Rosario also delivered a lecture at a top private university and held an academic roundtable during her three-day visit.

–END–


Other News


August 20, 2025
ASEAN – KOREA CENTRE (AKC) INAUGURATES THE SEOUL ASEAN HALL WITH EXHIBITION: “FRUITY FRUIT – COLORFUL DAYS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA”

08 August 2025, Seoul - The ASEAN-Korea Centre (AKC) officially opened the Seoul ASEAN Hall today, coinciding with the 58th ASEAN Day, underscoring the deepening ties and mutual understanding between ASEAN and the Republic of Korea.

Read More
August 15, 2025
PRESIDENT MARCOS REAFFIRMS PH-ROK STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP DURING LEADERS’ PHONE CALL

Manila, Philippines - President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. held his first telephone conversation with President Lee Jae Myung of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on 14 August 2025, reaffirming the robust and enduring Strategic Partnership between the Philippines and the ROK. President Marcos also conveyed his warm congratulations to President Lee, who assumed office on 4 June 2025, and expressed full support for his administration. Both leaders also reiterated their mutual commitment to strengthening cooperation across key areas, including trade and investment, defense and security, and people-to-people exchanges. 

Read More
August 14, 2025
PHILIPPINE EMBASSY CELEBRATES BUWAN NG WIKA AND 3RD ESKWELAHAN SA EMBAHADA

10 August 2025 - Seoul. In celebration of Buwan ng Wika, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul held the 3rd edition of Eskwelahan sa Embahada on 10 August 2025. This cultural initiative was designed to connect Filipino children in South Korea with the richness of Filipino language, traditions, arts, and cuisine.

Read More