REMINDERS FOR FILIPINOS TRAVELING TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul strongly reminds all Filipino nationals entering the Republic of Korea for tourism purposes to purchase travel insurance. This is essential to cover medical emergency services, provide financial protection, and offer logistical support for unexpected events that may occur before or during the trip.

ABISO UKOL SA DALAWANG MAGKAHIWALAY NA SUNOG SA SEOUL AT LALAWIGAN NG GYEONGGI, IKA-16 ENERO 2026

Public Service Advisory from Pag-IBIG Fund and SSS-Seoul

The Philippine Embassy in Seoul informs the public that the Pag-IBIG Fund South Korea Member Services Desk and SSS–Seoul will be temporarily unable to accommodate walk-in clients on 08 February 2026 due to an official onsite service in Daegu. Both services will resume regular operations on 09 February 2026. For urgent concerns, please contact: Pag-IBIG Fund South KoreaE-mail: vo_eastasia@pagibigfund.gov.ph

PAUNAWA SA PAMPUBLIKONG PAGTITIPON SA GWANGHWAMUN, SEOUL, 21 MARSO 2026

Pinapaalalahanan ng Embahada ng Pilipinas sa Seoul ang lahat ng Pilipino sa Republika ng Korea na mag-ingat at maging mapagmatyag kaugnay ng inaasahang malaking pagtitipon sa Sabado, 21 Marso 2026, sa Gwanghwamun, Seoul. Maaaring mapanood ang nasabing okasyon sa telebisyon o online. Subalit para sa mga tutungo sa lugar, pinapayuhan ang sumusunod:

ADVISORY: PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN SEOUL WILL BE CLOSED ON 14 JUNE 2026 (SUNDAY)

in observance of the 128th Philippine Independence Day and the 31st Migrant Workers Day Celebration for the Filipino Community in South Korea, to be held at Seoul Battleship Park, Mangwon Hangang Park, 407 Maponaru-gil, Mapo-gu, Seoul

REMINDERS FOR FILIPINOS TRAVELING TO THE REPUBLIC OF KOREA

3 September 2026, Seoul - The Philippine Embassy in Seoul strongly reminds all Filipino nationals traveling to the Republic of Korea for tourism purposes to purchase travel insurance. Travel insurance provides essential protection against medical emergencies, unexpected costs, and other unforeseen circumstances that may arise before or during travel.

ADVISORY: TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF SSS SEOUL, 06-08 OCTOBER AND 13-15 OCTOBER 2026

Please be advised that the SSS Seoul office will be temporarily closed on the following dates:  06-08 October 2026 13-15 October 2026  During these periods, all over-the-counter services and in-person transactions will be unavailable.  For inquiries you may send an email to korea@sss.gov.ph  Thank you.

ADVISORY: FRAUDULENT TELEGRAM ACCOUNT IMPERSONATING THE AMBASSADOR

05 October 2026 — The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea alerts the public to a fraudulent Telegram account using the username @bernatheresef07, which falsely uses the name, photograph, and identity of Philippine Ambassador Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez.

HOLIDAY NOTICE FOR NOVEMBER 2026

The public is advised that the Philippine Embassy in Seoul will be closed on 01 November 2026 (Sunday) – All Saints’ Day (PHL)02 November 2026 (Monday) – All Souls’ Day (PHL)30 November 2026 (Monday) – Bonifacio Day (PHL) For emergencies, please contact the Embassy’s mobile hotline numbers at: 010-9365-2312 (Emergency Hotline)010-9263-8119 (Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline)010-6591-6290 (Migrant Workers Office)010-6598-9338 (Overseas Workers Welfare Administration)