A delegation from the Republic of Korea Army (ROKA) has paid tribute to Filipino soldiers who served in the Korean War, underscoring the enduring military and diplomatic relations between South Korea and the Philippines, the Philippine Army reported on Wednesday.
According to Army spokesperson Col. Louie Dema-ala, a wreath-laying ceremony was held on Monday at the Korean War Memorial Pylon located within the Libingan ng mga Bayani (Heroes Cemetery) in Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.
“The ceremony marked the beginning of the ROKA delegation’s three-day engagement with the PA, aimed at further strengthening bilateral cooperation between the Philippines and South Korea in building a stronger Army-to-Army partnership,” Dema-ala said.
This longstanding cooperation has fostered strong and sustained bilateral ties across various fields, including defense, education, labor, trade, culture, and tourism between Manila and Seoul.
“The [Army] remains committed to promoting international cooperation among like-minded nations to foster a unified and effective approach in addressing emerging security challenges in the Indo-Pacific Region,” Dema-ala said.
The Philippines and the Republic of Korea have shared 75 years of diplomatic ties, which officially began on March 3, 1949.
On June 25, 1950, the Philippines deployed the Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) to support South Korea in defending its freedom against communist aggression.
