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Alexis Romero - The Philippine Star
February 18, 2026 | 12:00am
Executive Secretary Ralph G. Recto met with His Excellency Lee Sang-Hwa, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to the Philippines, on February 16, 2026.
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MANILA, Philippines — South Korea has expressed support for the Philippines’ hosting of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit this year and its desire to boost ties with the region, a key global economic player and investment destination.
Strengthening relations and expanding investments were discussed during a meeting between South Korea Ambassador Lee Sang-hwa and Executive Secretary Ralph Recto last Monday, Malacañang said yesterday.
“Ambassador Lee also conveyed strong support for the Philippines’ hosting of ASEAN meetings this year, noting South Korea’s keen interest in building stronger relations with the region,” the statement read.
“Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to further strengthening bilateral ties as the two nations prepare to celebrate the 77th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations this March,” it added.
Recto assured the envoy that the Philippine government is proactively addressing investor concerns to make the country a more competitive and secure investment destination.
Bilateral relations between Manila and Seoul began on March 3, 1949.
During the Korean War, the Philippines sent an expeditionary force to Korea to help South Korea defend itself from invading forces from the North.
In 2024, the two countries upgraded their relations to a “strategic partnership” to strengthen ties that cover cooperation in various areas, including the economy and security.
