EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

ANNOUNCEMENT: HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR MAY 2026

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The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on the following days:

24 May 2026 (Sunday) – Buddha’s Birthday (ROK)

25 May 2026 (Monday) – National Observance of Buddha’s Birthday (ROK)

Clients who have confirmed appointments with the Consular Section of the Embassy on these dates may walk in -- without an appointment -- on any other date, between Sunday and Thursday, from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm, during the month of May 2026.

For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s mobile hotline numbers at:

010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)

010-9263-8119 (Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline)

010-6591-6290 (Migrant Workers Office)

010-6598-9338 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)

 Thank you.

Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae Myung to Visit the Philippines, 3-4 March 2026

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos will welcome Republic of Korea (ROK) President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hae Kyung for a state visit to the Philippines from March 3 to March 4, 2026. 

The visit marks the 77th anniversary of Philippines–ROK diplomatic relations and reaffirms the two countries’ vibrant Strategic Partnership.

Source: Presidential Communications Office

May 21, 2026
PH EMBASSY IN SEOUL PARTICIPATES IN COMMEMORATIVE OPENING CEREMONY OF THE GARDEN OF GRATITUDE

Seoul, 12 May 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in Seoul participated in the commemorative opening ceremony of the “Garden of Gratitude” at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Republic of Korea, a project honoring the sacrifices and contributions of 22 nations during the Korean War, including the Philippines.

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May 21, 2026
PHILIPPINE AMBASSADOR MEETS FILIPINOS IN SEONGNAM CITY, ANSAN CITY AND PYEONGTAEK CITY

GYEONGGI PROVINCE, May 2026 - Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez visited the cities of Seongnam, Ansan, and Pyeongtaek of Gyeonggi Province in May to meet members of the Filipino community participating in the cities’ multicultural festivals.

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May 21, 2026
PHILIPPINES HIGHLIGHTS INNOVATION FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT AT KAIST CENTER FOR SCIENCE DIPLOMACY INAUGURAL FORUM

Daejeon, 13 May 2026 — Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez underscored that science diplomacy must be practical, people-centered, and responsive to the lived realities of vulnerable communities during the launch of the Korea Advanced Institute for Science and Technology (KAIST) - Center for Science Diplomacy (KCSD) in Daejeon. 

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May 20, 2026
2026 Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul joins the celebration of the “Ease of Doing Business (EODB) Month” this May pursuant to Presidential Proclamation No. 818, s. 2025.

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May 20, 2026
Philippines–Korea: Enduring Friendship Through Art, 3-8 June 2026

In celebration of the 128th Philippine Independence Day and in commemoration of the 77th year of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Korea, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul warmly invites the public to visit the “Philippines–Korea: Enduring Friendship Through Art”, a special exhibition celebrating the enduring friendship between the two nations through art and cultural exchange. 

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May 20, 2026
ANNOUNCEMENT: 2026 ASEAN PLUS THREE YOUTH RETREAT

The Philippine Embassy invites Filipino students currently enrolled in an undergraduate and/or graduate program in Korea to apply for the 2026 ASEAN Plus Three Youth Retreat to be held from 01-04 September 2026 in Gyeongju, Republic of Korea. 

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Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines
Seoul Republic of Korea

80 Hoenamu-ro, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, South Korea

Business Hours

Consular Services and Migrant Workers Office (in view of the reorganization of DMW)
Sunday - Thursday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM

Friday, Saturday, and official holidays are non-working days.