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Exploring the Realities of Korean-Filipino Marriages
Filipino fans of Koreanovelas may harbor fantasies of marrying their Korean Prince Charming someday, but the reality can be quite different from the happy endings they see on television. Language… Read more
OFWs in South Korea Urged to Join ‘Happy Return Program’
About 7,000 unemployed overseas Filipino workers (OFW) in South Korea, who have ended their contracts, may now avail themselves of the South Korean government’s reintegration program, the Department of Labor… Read more
3 Korea-bound Pinays Offloaded at NAIA-3
Three Korea-bound Filipino women were barred from leaving the Philippines after officials of the Bureau of Immigration discovered they were carrying spurious overseas employment certificates. An overseas employment certificate is… Read more
Pinay Stage Actress Cherish Maningat Takes Lead Role in Korea’s ‘Arirang Fantasy’
The case of the young Filipino woman who starred in a Korean musical play is somewhat like a K-pop fame in reverse. Instead of Filipinos going gaga over Korean stars,… Read more
Month of Festivals for Philippine Embassy in Korea
With the first official day of summer only a week away, the Philippines Embassy is using this month to bring Filipino warmth and hospitality to the big city. “For Filipinos,… Read more
Philippine Festival in Yeouido, S. Korea
Seoul will once again set the stage for a multicultural fanfare as the Philippine Embassy organizes the “Philippine Festival in Yeouido.” The daylong celebration of Filipino culture will be enjoyed… Read more
1 in 4 Migrant Workers in Korea Overstays Visa
One out of four foreign workers under the employment permit system whose visa has expired has become an illegal sojourner, the government revealed Friday. Tougher regulations are expected but some… Read more
Korean Daewon University Scholarships Open to Filipinos
Daewon University College in Jecheon City, in cooperation with the Philippines Embassy, is providing scholarship opportunities for Filipino students interested in pursuing a two-year associate degree. Daewon University College. Photo:… Read more
Korean Ministry Cold to Amending Foreign Worker Laws
South Korean Labor Minister Bahk Jae-wan recently met with ambassadors and representatives of 15 labor-sending countries to discuss issues and concerns among the foreign migrant workforce. http://en.wikipedia.org/ During the meeting,… Read more
Former MYMP Vocalist Juris Fernandez Breaks Into South Korean Market
Juris Fernandez, still widely acknowledged for her MYMP connection, makes her first foray into the international music scene by releasing an EP in South Korea. Asked how it came about,… Read more
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