President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. invited South Korean President Lee Jae Myung to visit the Philippines, an invitation extended during a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the APEC Summit.
Marcos committed to help ensure lasting peace in the Korean Peninsula, particularly as the Philippines chairs the ASEAN Summit and Related Summits.
During their meeting, the leaders exchanged views on bilateral relations, consular cooperation, and issues concerning the Korean Peninsula.
They also affirmed that the Korea-Philippines Free Trade Agreement has tangibly expanded economic cooperation between the two nations.
President Lee expressed his appreciation to Marcos for supporting the establishment of the Korean Help Desk within the Philippine National Police.
Both leaders agreed to strengthen regional cooperation to eradicate transnational crimes.
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