PH EMBASSY CONDUCTS POST ARRIVAL ORIENTATION SEMINAR AND MENTORSHIP PROGRAM FOR FILIPINO MARRIAGE MIGRANTS IN JEJU

The PAOS, which aligns with the Philippine Embassy's Memorandum of Understanding signed in September 2023 with the Commission on Filipinos Overseas, serves as a platform for equipping marriage migrants with the tools and knowledge necessary to navigate life in South Korea. The seminar adopted a relaxed, open-sharing format, allowing experienced marriage migrants to mentor newly arrived individuals by sharing their experiences on multicultural family dynamics. Key topics included cultural differences, language barriers, and financial literacy, among others.

The program also featured informational discussions by Vice Consul Jill De Dumo-Cornista on consular services and the rights of dual citizens, while Director Kim San Og of the Jeju Counseling Center for Women discussed emergency protocols for domestic violence victims and other local support systems available to women migrants.

In 2025, the Embassy plans to expand its initiatives to better address the needs of Filipino marriage migrants. Proposed activities include training on financial literacy and inheritance matters?topics identified during the seminar's open forum. Responding to growing demand, the Embassy also aims to conduct the PAOS to other areas of Korea.

The Embassy remains committed to its comprehensive approach to supporting Filipino marriage migrants, which includes ongoing programs like the Know-Your-Rights-and-Responsibilities Seminar Series, Eskwelahan sa Embahada for multicultural children, and family-centered events such as Family Day and Palarong Pinoy.
For updates on future activities and programs, the Embassy invites the Filipino community in South Korea to stay connected through its official communication channels. END