Secretary of State John Kerry to visit the Philippines
The United States Department of State secretary John Kerry will visit the Philippines making a call on President Duterte and Foreign secretary Perfecto Yasay on July 26 and 27. The …
Korean Affairs
Korean man hangs himself in airport toilet after being denied entry to country
A Korean man has killed himself after he was denied entry into the country at Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). 50-year-old An San Swan hung himself inside a toilet at Terminal 3. …
South Korean missionary bludgeoned to death in his home by burglar
A Christian missionary from South Korea was bludgeoned to death with a spade and a cooking gas tank on Friday by a robber who broke into his home southeast of …
Five young Korean students caught stealing sweets from Baguio mall
Police arrested five Korean high school students for stealing chocolates and other grocery items in a shopping mall in Baguio City. The youngsters are students of Disciples for Christ International …
USA, Japan and South Korea warn North Korea over ‘provocations’
President Obama joined South Korean President Park Geun-hye and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Thursday, vowing to ramp up pressure on North Korea in response to its recent nuclear …
Philippines releases seized North Korean ship after UN lifts embargo
The Philippines has released a North Korean freighter it seized nearly a month ago under tough new UN sanctions, after no contraband was found onboard and the ship was cleared …
Korean-American detained in Pyongyang ‘confesses’ to stealing secrets
A Korean-American detained in North Korea has confessed to stealing military secrets and plotting subversion with South Koreans, the North’s official news agency and foreign media reported on Friday. North …
Negros Occidental police still attempting to locate missing Korean
More than a two weeks have passed and still no signs of a Korean who was reported missing in Negros Occidental. Police say 32-year-old Eun Pyo Oh has been missing …
Philippines seizes North Korean cargo ship to enforce UN sanctions
The Philippines seized a North Korean cargo ship that was covered by UN sanctions against Pyongyang’s nuclear programme. Manila will also deport the vessel’s 21 North Korean crew and will …
Two Koreans arrested for abusing girlfriends at Davao City KTV bar
Two Koreans have been arrested for abusing their girlfriends at a KTV Bar at Doña Vicenta Subdivision in Bajada this weekend. San Pedro police arrested 40-year-old Alex Youchol Lee and …
Korean man drowns in backyard pool in Clark Freeport Zone
A Korean man has drowned in the backyard pool of Fontana Leisure Park in Clark Freeport Zone last week. Police have identified the victim as 35-year-old Han Min Young, a tourist staying …
Korean scuba diver, aged 31, dies after resurfacing in Boracay
A 31-year-old Korean died after suffering from pulmonary edema while diving in the waters off Aklan on Sunday. Ho Dong Eom, died after experiencing difficulty breathing minutes after resurfacing from a …
Unidentified Korean found naked and dead in Pasay City hotel room
An unidentified Korean was found naked and dead at a hotel on Roxas Boulevard, Pasay City, Metro Manila. An investigation has found that the man checked into the hotel alone …
Elderly Korean couple found dead inside their village home
Two elderly Koreans were found dead inside their home in the town of Silang, Cavite, a village 53km south of Manila, near Tagaytay. The two Koreans were discovered inside their home on Thursday …
Korean under arrest after deadly hit-and-run collision in Manila
A Korean man was arrested for his part in the death of a woman at Pilar Street in Las Piñas early Saturday morning. Bae Sung Hung is under arrest after his SUV …
Korean charged after killing motorcyclist in drink driving accident
CEBU, Philippines – A drink driving Korean has been arrested for killing a local motorcycle driver in Lapu-Lapu City. 54-year-old Rolando Flores was declared dead on arrival at Mactan Doctor’s …
Korean, aged 34, found dead in apparent suicide in Lapu Lapu City
A young Korean man was found dead in a rented home in Lapu-Lapu City last Tuesday, July 7. 34-year-old Oh-Jun Kwan, known to many as “Maru” was a freelance tour …
Eight Koreans accused of gang-raping bar girl in Angeles City
Angeles City police are on a manhunt for eight Korean men after a 23-year-old Filipina said she was gang-raped by the group last weekend. Police are coordinating with the South Korean Embassy …
Taxi driver gets 8,000 peso reward after returning 254,208 left in cab by Korean
A taxi driver who is a father of five and grandfather of 11 recently returned 254,208 pesos to a passenger who had left it in his cab. Valerio Boybanting, aged …
Two Koreans arrested for “mail-order bride” scheme in Makati City
The Philippines National Police (PNP) Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) arrested two Koreans who are accused of being involved in human trafficking via a “mail-order bride” scheme. The PNP used …
Bureau of Immigration makes it easier for Koreans to move to the Philippines
Thousands of Koreans living in the Philippines stand to gain permanent resident status thanks to a new Bureau of Immigration (BI) policy. Immigration commissioner Siegfred Mison said the BI had …
Two Koreans arrested for fake Rolex wristwatch scam in Ermita, Manila
Two Koreans were arrested after a casino financier filed a complaint against them for pawning a fake Rolex wristwatch. 25-year-old Rina Salvador filed a complaint that she was playing at …
Taguig City cops charged for extorting Korean businessmen
Three city police officers will face charges over an extortion racket which targeted foreign residents. The National Bureau of Investigation (NBI) will file charges against Supt. Cesar Zafiro Tannagan, Chief Insp. …
South Korea overturns “outdated” law to legalise adultery
South Korea’s Constitutional Court on Thursday struck down a controversial adultery law which for more than 60 years had criminalised extra-marital sex and jailed violators for up to two years …
South Koreans remain number one visitors to the Philippines
South Koreans remain the top tourists group in the country with over a million arrivals per year, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said. DOT Secretary Ramon Jimenez said Korea is …
Korean, aged 73, freed after ten days in hands of Mindanao kidnap gang
A kidnap-for ransom gang who took a Korean hostage on the island of Mindanao has released their victim. The 73-year-old Korean hostage was held captive for 10 days in the …