24 July 2023, Seoul. Philippine Vice President Sara Duterte-Carpio welcomed ROK Speaker Kim Jin Pyo to her office on 25 July 2023. Both sides had a productive discussion on key priorities of PH-ROK relations, especially socio-cultural cooperation in education and people-to-people relations. Speaker Kim and Vice President Duterte discussed the importance of elevating the PH-ROK bilateral relationship to a strategic partnership, in time for the 75th anniversary of friendship between the two nations. Speaker Kim also recalled the bravery of the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea who fought during the Korean War and the important role of Filipinos in the history of Korea.

Emphasizing that the welfare of overseas Filipino is of paramount interest to the Philippine Government, Vice President Duterte requested Speaker Kim to continue looking after the welfare of Overseas Filipinos workers, as well Filipino tourists and short-term travelers in Korea. Speaker Kim acknowledged the MATATAG Initiative of the Vice President to resolve basic education concerns, and invited the Vice President to attend and participate in the Global Education Innovation Summit that will be held in Korea in September.

The Vice President was joined by Philippine Ambassador to Korea Theresa Dizon-De Vega and Officials from the Office of the Vice President, while Speaker Kim was joined by Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-Hwa. Rep. Lee Dal-Gon, Rep. Kim Byungkee, and Rep. Eoh Kiyku. END