PRESIDENT Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the Philippines on October 6 and 7 marks a pivotal moment in the 75-year relationship between South Korea and the Philippines. It symbolizes the strong bond between Presidents Yoon and Ferdinand Marcos Jr., and highlights the potential for even deeper cooperation between the two nations.
The state visit brings to light key aspects of our deepening ties, including people-to-people exchanges. South Korea continues to be the Philippines' top source of foreign tourists. At the heart of these exchanges is mutual respect and appreciation for each other's culture. K-culture — from K-pop and K-dramas to K-cosmetics — has become immensely popular in the Philippines. Equally encouraging is the increasing number of Filipinos visiting South Korea, which is evident in the 1,000 visa applications processed daily on average at the Korea Visa Application Center in Manila. Also, the recent deployment of 100 Filipino caregivers to South Korean households reflects the trust South Koreans place in the professionalism of Filipino workers.
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