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DFA STATEMENT ON THE ENTRY INTO FORCE OF THE FREE TRADE AGREEMENT (FTA) BETWEEN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

MANILA 03 January 2025 - The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) adds its voice in welcoming the entry into force of the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea (ROK) on 31 December 2024.

The implementation of this landmark agreement marks another milestone in Philippines-ROK relations, which have been elevated to a 'Strategic Partnership' since October 2024.

The DFA looks forward to seeing the enduring collaboration between the Philippine and ROK Governments towards forging stronger economic ties, with the FTA as a significant instrument. END

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Seoul, 04 August 2026– Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez received the courtesy call of Mr. Kim Youngjun, newly appointed Deputy President and Head of Global Group of Hana Bank, along with officers from the Global Business Department of Hana Bank. Ambassador Fernandez congratulated Mr. Kim on his recent appointment and on the completion of the establishment of Hana Bank in the Philippines. 

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Seoul, 04 August 2026 - Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez and Cultural Attaché Anthony Rafael Gil Z. Cornista were received in audience by the Most Reverend Bishop Paul Lee Kyung-sang, Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Seoul and Executive Director of the Catholic Education Foundation at the Archdiocese in Myeongdong, Seoul.  

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