The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) announced on Wednesday that South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol will visit the Philippines from October 6 to 7 at President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s invitation.
In a statement, the PCO said the visit will mark a significant milestone as it coincides with the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, established in March 1949.
Mr. Marcos and First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos will officially welcome Yoon and South Korean First Lady Kim Keon Hee during a ceremony at Malacañan Palace on October 7.
During his visit, Yoon will engage in a bilateral meeting with Marcos to discuss various areas of mutual interest, including political, security, and defense cooperation and maritime and economic development.
The leaders are also expected to address labor and consular matters and exchange views on regional and international issues.
This visit will be notable as it marks a South Korean president’s first standalone bilateral visit to the Philippines since 2011, underscoring the dynamic and vibrant relations between the two nations.
