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Philippine gov't punishes taxi driver after video shows Tomorrow X Together's Soobin being overcharged for ride

The Philippine government has stepped in after it was reported that a member of the boy band Tomorrow X Together had to pay an overpriced taxi fare in Cebu, the Philippines.

2026-04-06

Busan bolsters diplomatic hub status with new Philippines consulate

Busan is emerging as a growing diplomatic hub as more foreign consulates open in the city, with the number now reaching eight following the recent addition of the Consulate General of the Philippines.

2026-04-01

Alleged Korean drug kingpin lived 'luxurious life' in Philippine prison, authorities say

The investigation into Park Wang-yeol, a suspected drug kingpin who operated under the Telegram alias “Worldwide,” is expected to accelerate after he was handed over to Korean police on Wednesday.

2026-03-25

Lee returns home from trip to Singapore, Philippines amid Middle East tensions

President Lee Jae Myung returned home Wednesday from a four-day trip to Singapore and the Philippines, where he sought to expand economic cooperation with the Southeast Asian nations amid a changing global landscape.

2026-03-05

Lee's visits to Singapore, Philippines expands cooperation on ships, nuclear power, AI with Southeast Asia

President Lee Jae Myung called for deeper economic bilateral cooperation on Wednesday, as Korea and the Philippines signed seven memorandums of understanding during a business forum in Manila.

2026-03-04

Korean, Philippine first ladies share cuisine and culture at Manila meeting

Korean first lady Kim Hea Kyung, who is on a state visit to the Philippines with her husband President Lee Jae Myung, met with Philippine first lady Liza Araneta Marcos for desserts on Tuesday afternoon.

2026-03-04

President Lee to attend business forum in the Philippines before returning home

President Lee Jae Myung is set to attend a business forum and meet with Korean residents in the Philippines on Wednesday before wrapping up his four-day trip to Southeast Asia, which included a stop in Singapore.

2026-03-04

Lee arrives in Philippines for summit with Marcos

President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Manila on Tuesday to hold summit talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to discuss bilateral ties, following his visit to Singapore.

2026-03-03

President Lee Jae Myung heads to Philippines for summit talks

President Lee Jae Myung is set to wrap up his trip to Singapore and fly to Manila for summit talks with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation.

2026-03-03

Hyundai Motor, gov't to jointly improve conditions of overseas Korean War memorial sites

Hyundai Motor Group will work with the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs to improve the conditions of memorial sites in the Philippines, which honor veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War.

2026-03-02