EMBASSY OF THE REPUBLIC
OF THE PHILIPPINES


SEOUL REPUBLIC OF KOREA

news

STUDENT'S ROUNDTABLE DIALOGUE ON NORTH KOREA


[Bottom Right Photo] Ambassador Ma. Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega together with the IDH Team Secretariat. [Top Photo] Minister and Consul General Romulo Victor Israel Jr. and Third Secretary and Vice Consul Reisha Olavario together with the IDH Secretariat and the participants of the Student's Roundtable Dialogue on North Korea that was held at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room of the Embassy on 20 February 2024.

20 February 2024, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy, in collaboration with the International Democracy Hub (IDH), held a Student's Roundtable Dialogue on North Korea at the Sentro Rizal Conference Room of the Philippine Embassy on 20 February 2024.

The Roundtable Dialogue aims to raise awareness of the human rights issues in the DPRK. The IDH Team, a student organization co-funded by the ROK Ministry of Unification, prepared five (5) presentations that included an overview and the future of North Korean Human Rights. Two (2) North Korean defectors were likewise invited to share their personal stories with the participants. The stimulating Roundtable Discussion concluded with an engaging Q&A where all attendees participated actively. The Philippine Embassy once again thanks the IDH Team and the attendees to the event. END

Other News


March 10, 2026
PH AMBASSADOR JOINS PRESIDENT FERDINAND R. MARCOS JR. IN WELCOMING ROK PRESIDENT LEE JAE MYUNG TO THE PHILIPPINES

Philippine Ambassador to the Republic of Korea Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez was honored to join President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in welcoming ROK President Lee Jae Myung to the Philippines for his State Visit from 3 to 4 March 2026, which coincided with the celebration of 77 years of Philippines–Republic of Korea relations.

Read More
March 08, 2026
FILIPINO CADETS GRADUATE WITH HIGH HONORS FROM ROK MILITARY AND NAVAL ACADEMIES

27 February 2026, Seoul and Changwon, ROK. The Philippine Embassy in Seoul congratulates Philippine Cadet 1st Class Guidson T. Domingo of the Korea Military Academy (KMA) and Philippine Midshipman 1st Class Lemuel H. Ego-ogan of the Republic of Korea Naval Academy (ROKNA) on their graduation on 27 February 2026, reflecting the continued excellence of Filipino cadets in premier ROK military institutions and the enduring strength of Philippines–Republic of Korea defense cooperation, including academic exchanges between our armed forces.

Read More
March 04, 2026
Seoul PE joins the 2026 National Women’s Month Celebration

04 March 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul, along with officials from attached agencies, held a flag-raising ceremony featuring a Lupang Hinirang video with an all-women cast, to start the celebration of the National Women’s Month at the Sentro Rizal Hall, Philippine Embassy in Seoul on 03 March 2026.  

Read More