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MANILA — The South China Sea was one of the topics discussed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during the latter&#x27;s state visit to the Philippines.Lee was welcomed by Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta Marcos to the Palace on Tuesday.During their joint press conference, Marcos said they agreed to uphold a rules-based order, including in the maritime domain.&quot;President Lee and I likewise exchanged views on regional and international issues such as the South China Sea and the Korean Peninsula,&quot; Marcos Jr. said.&quot;We both recognized the growing uncertainty in geopolitical developments, which is why we agreed on the need to firmly and consistently uphold a rules-based order governed by international law, including in the maritime domain,&quot; he added.Ten agreements in various fields were signed by the two leaders during the bilateral meeting. They are as follows:1. Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Science and ICT of the Republic of Korea (ROK) on Digital Cooperation2. MOU between the Department of Economy, Planning, and Development (DEPDev) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the ROK on Technology, Digitalization, and Innovation Program3. Amendment Number 2 to the Implementing Arrangement (IA) between the Department of National Defense (DND) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Defense Acquisition Program Administration of the ROK Concerning the Procurement of Certain Defense Materials4. MOU on Cooperation in the Field of Patriots and Veterans Affairs between the DND of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs of the ROK5. MOU between the Department of Agriculture (DA) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs of the ROK on Cooperation in the Field of Agriculture6. MOU between the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Resources of the ROK on Trade, Investment, and Economic Cooperation7. MOU between the DTI of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Intellectual Property of the ROK for Reinforced Cooperation in the Field of Intellectual Property8. MOU on Cooperation on the Special Program in Foreign Language in Philippine Schools between the Department of Education (DepEd) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Education of the ROK9. MOU on Cultural Cooperation between the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Ministry of Culture, Sports, and Tourism of the ROK10. MOU between the Philippine National Police (PNP) of the Republic of the Philippines and the Korean National Police Agency of the ROK on Police Cooperation Marcos Jr. thanked South Korea for its support on a number of projects in the Philippines, including the modernization of PH Armed Forces, the investments on the shipbuilding industry and semiconductor value chain, infrastructure projects such as the Panguil Bay Bridge in Northern Mindanao, development programs in health, agricultural mechanization, and the protection of the rights and welfare of over 70,000 Filipinos living and working in the Republic of Korea.<div> </div><div>PEOPLE TO PEOPLE TIES</div>In a speech during the bilateral meeting, Marcos Jr also highlighted cultural ties between people of the Philippines and South Korea.&quot;Filipinos have embraced very much Korean culture, starting with K-pop, K-drama and, of course, our shared values,&quot; Marcos Jr. said.&quot;Also, I think our researchers forgot to mention is the growing appreciation for Korean food. The Korean cuisine has become one of the most popular cuisines here in the Philippines,&quot; he added.South Korea also remains one of the most popular destinations for Filipino travelers.&quot;It is also my pleasure to note the growing appreciation of Koreans for the Philippines, our world-renowned mangoes, the beauty of our tourist destinations, and most importantly the exceptional talent and hospitality of Filipinos,&quot; he ended.

The South China Sea was one of the topics discussed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during the latter's state visit to the Philippines.

The South China Sea was one of the topics discussed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during the latter's state visit to the Philippines.

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South China Sea among topics discussed in South Korean President's state visit in PH

Jervis Manahan,

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Published Mar 04, 2026 01:35 AM PHT

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