South Korean President Lee Jae Myung is scheduled to visit the Philippines from March 3 to 4 upon the invitation of President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr.
The visit marks Lee’s first to the country and his first state visit since the Free Trade Agreement between the Philippines and South Korea took effect on December 31, 2024.
The President and First Lady Liza Marcos will host President Lee and First Lady Kim Hee Keon at Malacañang Palace on March 3.
The visit coincides with the 77th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries, established in March 1949.
The leaders are set to hold a bilateral meeting to discuss cooperation in defense, maritime, economic, and development sectors, as well as initiatives to strengthen people-to-people ties.
They are also expected to exchange views on regional and international issues, reflecting the growing partnership between Manila and Seoul.
Prior to the upcoming visit, President Marcos and President Lee met at the APEC Summit in Gyeongju in October 2025 and reaffirmed their countries’ strategic partnership during a telephone call on Aug. 14, 2025.
