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Filipino domestic caregiver program going well, Seoul says, as gov't ponders expansion

The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Wednesday the six-month pilot program for Filipino domestic caregivers is progressing well despite initial concerns, as the Ministry of Employment and Labor considers expanding the initiative this year.

2025-01-15

Swim bananas: Korea-Philippines FTA to eliminate tariffs

A shopper checks out bananas at a large discount store in Seoul on Dec. 31.

2024-12-31

Korea-Philippines FTA aims to boost trade and supply chain stability

Trade Minister Cheong In-kyo said Thursday that Korea's bilateral FTA with the Philippines, set for implementation next week, will help the country further bolster its trade portfolio and contribute to maintaining a stable supply chain.

2024-12-26

Sunfull Foundation hosts multicultural inclusivity 'K-Respect' campaign in the Philippines

Min Byoung-chul, founder of the nonprofit Sunfull Foundation, stressed the importance of mutual understanding and respect for multicultural communities during his visit to the Philippines last month.

2024-12-19

Korea, Philippines form 'strategic partnership' during Yoon's state visit

Korea and the Philippines upgraded their diplomatic relations to a "strategic partnership," marking 75 years of bilateral ties during President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the Southeast Asian nation on Monday.

2024-10-07

Korea to invest $2 billion in major infrastructure projects in the Philippines

Korea will participate in major infrastructure projects in the Philippines, valued at a combined $2 billion, as part of its official development assistance (ODA) program.

2024-10-07

Seoul gov't abolishes nighttime curfew, restructures pay schedule for Filipino nannies

The Seoul Metropolitan Government on Sunday announced that it abolished nighttime curfews for Filipino nannies and would pay their salaries twice a month to improve their working and residential conditions.

2024-10-06

Yoon begins six-day, three-nation Southeast Asia tour for Asean-related meetings

President Yoon Suk Yeol began a six-day, three-nation trip to Southeast Asia on Sunday to hold bilateral summits and attend Asean-related meetings.

2024-10-06

LIG Nex1 launches booth at Philippines' ADAS defense expo

LIG Nex1 is participating in the Asian Defense & Security Exhibition (ADAS) 2024 in the Philippines from Wednesday.

2024-09-25

Two Filipino caregivers involved in pilot program suspected of running away

Two Filipino caregivers who arrived in Seoul last month have abandoned their accommodation and are currently unreachable.

2024-09-23