EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

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STATEMENT ON REMOVAL OF SOUTH KOREA'S LOAN ON PH'S INFRASTRUCTURE PROJECT


MANILA 11 September 2025 — The Department of Foreign Affairs takes note of the posting on Facebook by the President of South Korea on a project proposal submitted to South Korea for funding.

The Department of Finance has issued its statement on 10 September that there is no existing loan with South Korea for the stated project.

The Department of Foreign Affairs will continue to speak with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea with a view to clarifying matters with ROK. END

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