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Korean President Pays Tribute to PEFTOK and other Veterans of the Korean War

27 June, Seoul. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul reported to the Department that the United Nations Command (UNC), including the Philippine Expeditionary Forces to Korea (PEFTOK), was commended during the well-attended 58th Anniversary of the Korean War Commemorative Reception. The event was held in Seoul on 25 June.

Korean President Lee Myung-bak extended his government’s deep gratitude to the soldiers who came together under the United Nations flag, for defending South Korea during the Korean War in 1950-53. He praised the “soldiers who answered the call to defend a country they never knew and fought for a people they never met.” “We will remind the young generation and all future generations of your sacrifice and let them know exactly what your noble sacrifice means to all of us,” he added. The ceremony was attended by around 800 Korean and UNC war veterans from 16 countries. The Philippines was represented during the ceremony by Brig. Gen. Victorino T. Azada (Ret.) President of PEFTOK and Ambassador Luis T. Cruz.

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17 January 2026, Seoul— Filipino basketball players competing in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) took center stage at the KBL All-Star Game event, Future’s Day, as Team Asia edged Team Rookie, 82–79, in a friendly yet highly competitive exhibition game held at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium, Olympic Park in Seoul. Marked by camaraderie, mutual respect, and sportsmanship, the game underscored the role of basketball in fostering friendship and advancing sports diplomacy between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea.

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PH AMBASSADOR MEETS CHAIR OF ROK–PH PARLIAMENTARY FRIENDSHIP GROUP

8 January 2026, Seoul – Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez met with National Assembly Member Representative Kim Sung-won, Chair of the Republic of Korea–Philippines Parliamentary Friendship Group, at the National Assembly on 8 January 2026 to discuss strengthening parliamentary exchanges and bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and the Republic of Korea. Chairman Kim reaffirmed his strong support for deepening the Philippines–ROK strategic partnership and outlined prospective engagements with Philippine legislative leaders and business stakeholders. Both sides exchanged views on enhancing economic cooperation, and sustaining people-to-people ties.

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PH, ROK REAFFIRM COMMITMENT TO CONSULAR COOPERATION AND PROTECTION OF NATIONALS

9 January 2026, Seoul. Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea, H.E. Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez, met with Director General for Consular Affairs Yoon Chuseok of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea to reaffirm the shared commitment of the Philippines and the ROK to the safety and welfare of their nationals. Both sides underscored the importance of close coordination, timely information-sharing, and sustained cooperation between relevant authorities. The meeting builds on the constructive outcomes of the Philippines–ROK Joint Consular Consultation Meeting held in September 2025 in Manila. The meeting reaffirmed the shared resolve of the Philippines and the Republic of Korea to deepen collaboration on consular and public safety matters, reflecting the enduring strength of PH-ROK relations anchored on robust people-to-people ties and a dynamic strategic partnership. END

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