Korean tourist killed in robbery in Philippines
Published: 21 Apr. 2025, 08:02
Updated: 21 Apr. 2025, 08:36
![This March 18 file photo shows Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lee Jae-woong speaking in a press briefing. [YONHAP]](https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/data/photo/2025/04/21/4065a505-140a-4e8f-9213-71d98b75c8d4.jpg)
This March 18 file photo shows Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesperson Lee Jae-woong speaking in a press briefing. [YONHAP]
A Korean national visiting the Philippines has been fatally shot by a robber in the city of Angeles, according to officials Monday.
The Korean tourist was attacked by an assailant on a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon and was fatally shot while resisting. The person was transferred to a hospital but later pronounced dead.
Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged local police authorities to conduct a swift investigation into the case.
Yonhap
with the Korea JoongAng Daily
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