FOREIGN Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro announced that the Philippine government is set to open a new consulate in Busan, underscoring its commitment to serve the growing Filipino community of nearly 70,000 in South Korea.
In a post on X, Lazaro joined President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos to meet the Filipino community in Busan.
“With nearly 70,000 Filipinos now calling the Republic of Korea home, we look forward to opening a Philippine Consulate in Busan to bring our services closer to them,” Lazaro said.
President Marcos confirmed that the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) will soon open a consulate office in Busan, making it the second consulate in South Korea.
This new location will enable overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in the area to renew their passports, submit civil registry documents, and legalize papers without having to travel to Seoul, where the Philippine Embassy is located.
The President also said a Social Security System (SSS) office will soon be established at the Philippine Embassy in Seoul, making it easier for Filipinos in Korea to process membership, contributions, and claims with the state pension fund.
The President is currently in South Korea to attend the 32nd APEC Economic Leaders’ Meeting in Gyeongju from Oct. 30 to Nov. 2.
