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ADVISORY: PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL WILL BE CLOSED ON 14 JUNE 2026 (SUNDAY)
14 June 2026 (Sunday)
in observance of the 128th Philippine Independence Day and the 31st Migrant Workers Day Celebration for the Filipino Community in South Korea, to be held at Seoul Battleship Park, Mangwon Hangang Park, 407 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul
Consular Outreach Services will also be available during the event, together with services from the following agencies:
- Migrant Workers Office (MWO)
- Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA)
- Pag-IBIG Fund
- Social Security System (SSS)
For emergencies, please contact the Embassy through the following hotline numbers:
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 (OWWA)
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
June 12, 2026
PHILIPPINES AND KOREA FOSTER ENDURING FRIENDSHIP THROUGH ARTISTIC COLLABORATION
Seoul, 3 – 8 June 2026 – In celebration of the 128th anniversary of the commemoration of Philippine Independence and the 77th year of the establishment of Diplomatic Relations between the Republic of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul in partnership with Grida K Pop Art Inc. led by its Founder, Ms. Hee Jung “Julie” Kim, organized a series of simultaneous art exhibitions in Jung-gu, Insa-dong, and Gangnam, showcasing the enduring friendship between the Philippines and Korea through artistic expression.
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June 12, 2026
PHILIPPINES SPOTLIGHTS PRISTINE NATURAL WONDERS AT SEOUL INTERNATIONAL TRAVEL FAIR
Seoul, 04 June 2026 – The Tourism Promotions Board - Philippines (TPB PHL) and the Philippine Department of Tourism-Korea Office (PDOT-Korea) led the Philippines participation in the 41st Seoul International Travel Fair (SITF) held from 4-7 June 2026 at the Convention and Exhibition Center (COEX) Seoul, Republic of Korea. DOT in partnership with Philippine Airlines, Cebu Pacific Air, Radisson Hotel Group, Jpark Island Resort & Waterpark, Marriott International Philippines, Nustar Resort & Casino, and Pinatubo Mountainero Travel and Tours mounted the Philippine booth at the 41st SITF showcasing the Philippines dynamic culture, pristine nature, and premium resort destinations to domestic travelers and industry professionals. In addition, the Puerto Princesa City Government conducted a product presentation promoting Palawan to Korean travelers. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez attended the opening ceremony of the 41st SITF on 04 June 2026. Ambassador Fernandez visited the Philippine booth and expressed the Embassy’s full support to the Philippine delegation emphasizing that “The event serves as a meaningful opportunity to directly showcase the diverse and rich charms of the Philippines to Korean travelers, with whom the Philippines has maintained a close and long-standing partnership.” The Philippine pavilion drew crowd attention as participating companies hosted special presentations with highly coveted prizes including complimentary luxury hotel accommodation vouchers and round-trip airline tickets given to lucky winners. Since 1986, the SITF has grown into Korea’s leading international travel fair, becoming an important avenue for exchange and cooperation within the global tourism industry. Along with Korea’s regional destinations, there are over 300 organizations and businesses from 40 countries participating at this year’s edition of the SITF. For the Philippines, the ROK remains as one of the most vital and valued tourism markets and its participation in major travel and tourism exhibitions such as the SITF will further intensify initiatives to attract Korean travelers to visit the Philippines. END
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June 11, 2026
MWO-OWWA HOLDS ON-THE-SPOT SLOGAN AND POSTER MAKING CONTESTS FOR 31ST MIGRANT WORKERS DAY
Seoul, 7 June 2026 - As part of the pre-celebration activities for the 31st Migrant Workers Day, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA), successfully conducted the On-the-Spot Slogan Making Contest and On-the-Spot Poster Making Contest on 7 June 2026 at Sentro Rizal, Philippine Embassy in Seoul. Six participants competed in the slogan-making contest, while ten participants showcased their artistic talents in the poster-making contest. The contestants consisted of EPS Workers, Caregivers, and Professors all coming from different parts of Korea like Seoul, Gimpo, Hwaseong, Ansan, and Paju. The program also featured the special Migrant Workers Day messages of Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) Secretary Hans Leo J. Cacdac and OWWA Administrator Patricia Yvonne “PY” Caunan, who recognized the invaluable contributions of OFWs and reaffirmed the government’s commitment to their welfare and protection.
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June 02, 2026
WORKSHOP ON EMPOWERING FILIPINO MIGRANT WORKERS IN SOUTH KOREA THROUGH STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION AND LEADERSHIP, 26 JULY 2026
Calling all Filipino Community Leaders, Filipino migrants, EPS shift/team leaders, sports organizers, community spokespersons, church and choir coordinators, and aspiring leaders across South Korea!
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June 02, 2026
MWO & OWWA South Korea Livelihood Skills Training Program in cooperation with TESDA
Level up your knowledge and skills through the Livelihood Skills Training Program organized by the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the MWO & OWWA South Korea, in cooperation with TESDA.
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May 28, 2026
Pistang Pinoy sa Korea 2026, 14 June 2026
Bilang paggunita sa 128th Philippine Independence Day at 31st Migrant Workers Day, inaanyayahan ang lahat ng mga kababayan dito sa Korea, pamilya, at mga kaibigan na makiisa sa isang araw na puno ng saya, pagmamalaki, at bayanihan!
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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.
