The Philippine Embassy in Seoul wishes to update to the Filipino community in South Korea that the Korea Center for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) has a dedicated hotline for foreigners in South Korea (regardless of visa status).

If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 (new coronavirus), please call immediately the KCDC foreign language hotline at 1345. Service hours are:

• 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. for English
• 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. for Filipino

The Embassy reminds all clients that in view of the rising number of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in South Korea, starting 26 February 2020 and until further notice, the Embassy will be open to the public for Consular services from 10:00 am to 3:00 pm.

Further, all clients are requested to wear masks within the Embassy premises in consideration of our kababayans who are availing of Embassy services.

Filipinos in South Korea are reminded to take necessary health precautions as well as to avoid large crowds and gatherings. The Philippine Embassy requests the Filipino community in South Korea to exercise utmost care and vigilance at this time.

The Embassy is ready to assist any Filipino in distress through our Assistance to Nationals (ATN) hotline 010-9263-8119. END




02 March 2020