Marcos, SoKor's Yoon to tackle trade, security

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived yesterday in Manila for a two-day state visit aimed at boosting economic and security relations with the Philippines.

- BY MICHAEL PUNONGBAYAN

Yoon is scheduled to meet with President Marcos to discuss bilateral ties and to attend a business forum.

The state visit from Oct. 6 to 7 is the first by a South Korean president in 13 years and the first stop on Yoon's three-country Southeast Asia trip.

The visit to Manila coincides with the 75th year of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and South Korea. The two countries established formal ties on March 3, 1949.

Upon arrival at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport, Yoon and First Lady Kim Keon Hee proceeded to the Libingan ng mga Bayani to pay tribute to the 112 Filipino soldiers who fought and were killed during the Korean War.

Former president Lee Myung-bak, during his state visit in 2011, also paid his respects at the Korean Memorial Pylon, a monument dedicated to the 112 Filipino soldiers.

Yoon met members of the Korean community and encouraged their contributions to the Philippine economy.

Yoon: Phl, South Korea relations stronger Bilateral relations between the The Korea Times reported Philippines and South Korea are now the announcement of Yoon's stronger than ever as the two nations office, that he will discuss with mark 75 years of diplomatic relations, Marcos economic cooperation in the supply chain of critical minerals, energy, defense and the oceans industry.