South Korean President to Visit the Philippines for State Visit on October 6-7

- Advertisement -

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol is scheduled to arrive in the Philippines for a State Visit from October 6 to 7, 2024.

President Yoon and his wife, First Lady Kim Keon Hee, will be welcomed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos during an official ceremony at Malacañang Palace on Monday, October 7.

- Advertisement -

The visit coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea.

According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), the two leaders will hold a bilateral meeting to discuss various areas of mutual interest, including cooperation in political, security, defense, maritime, economic, and development fields.

The talks will also focus on people-to-people ties, labor, and consular matters.

Additionally, both presidents are expected to exchange views on regional and international issues, strengthening the longstanding relationship between the two nations.

- Advertisement -

This marks the first bilateral visit by a South Korean president to the Philippines since 2011.


- Advertisement -

Latest

Congo ebola cases surpass 10,000 as outbreak threatens to spread

THE number of confirmed Ebola cases in the Democratic...

ICC victims’ representatives back admission of witness testimonies against FPRRD

The Common Legal Representatives of Victims (CLRV) has asked...

‘Even 91 witnesses’: Prosecution confident Sara Duterte defense will struggle to rebut unexplained wealth evidence

MANILA, Philippines — House prosecution panel spokesperson Robert Ace...

VP Sara Duterte’s defense should get less time to present evidence, lawmaker says

MANILA, Philippines — The defense team of Vice President...

‘He needs your help, not persecution’: Sen. Bato’s wife appeals to powerful allies

MANILA, Philippines — The wife of Sen. Ronald “Bato”...

Newsletter

Senate leaders say 2027 budget corrections can be made without recalling House bill

MANILA, Philippines — Senate President Sherwin Gatchalian and Sen. Panfilo “Ping” Lacson said the House of Representatives does not need to recall its approved...

‘He needs your help, not persecution’: Sen. Bato’s wife appeals to powerful allies

MANILA, Philippines — The wife of Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has appealed to the senator’s former allies to help him rather than persecute...

Taiwan reports one death, 527 injuries as Typhoon Champi sweeps past

TAIPEI — Typhoon Champi left one person dead and 527 injured in Taiwan after bringing powerful winds and torrential rain that toppled trees, disrupted...