SEOUL, 22 October 2026 — Secretary of the Interior and Local Government Juanito Victor C. Remulla met with Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) Acting Commissioner General Kim Jong-chul to discuss strengthening bilateral police cooperation, including law enforcement capacity building, police modernization, and addressing transnational crime. The meeting builds on the Philippines–ROK Strategic Partnership and advances the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding on Police Cooperation signed during the State Visit of ROK President Lee Jae Myung to the Philippines on 3 March 2026. Philippine National Police Chief Police General Jose Melencio C. Nartatez Jr. also joined the discussions.

On the same day, Secretary Remulla visited the KNPA-organized Police Expo and Exhibition, which showcased developments in policing technologies, equipment, and public safety solutions. The engagements reaffirmed the shared commitment of the Philippines and the ROK to translating their Strategic Partnership into practical cooperation that strengthens law enforcement capabilities and promotes the safety and security of our peoples and the region. 

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul supported the PH delegation’s engagements with the KNPA, reaffirming its commitment to advancing practical law enforcement cooperation under the Philippines–ROK Strategic Partnership. END