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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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26 March 2026, Seoul - Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez participated in the tour of the Constitutional Court of the Republic of Korea on 23 March 2026. The invitation also included a courtesy call and luncheon with Justice Kim Hyungdu, the highest official following the Constitutional Court President. The Ambassadors of Canada, Japan, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, Thailand, Uzbekistan, were also invited to take part in the activity.

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24 March 2026, Seoul – The Embassy is pleased to welcome Administrative Staff Germaine Alodie P. Llano who officially assumed her duties at the Migrant Workers Office in Seoul Korea (MWO-OWWA) on 16 March 2026.  

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15 March 2026, Seoul. In celebration of National Women’s Month, the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, through the Migrant Workers Office (MWO) and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration (OWWA) – South Korea, successfully conducted a Soap and Candle Making Training on 15 March 2026 at the MWO-OWWA Building.

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