Manila Bulletin
South Korean president to meet Marcos in Malacañan
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol arrived in Manila on Sunday, October 6, for a state visit to the Philippines.
He will meet with President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on Monday, October 7, for bilateral talks at Malacañan Palace.
The leaders are expected to discuss enhancements in political ties, security, defense, maritime cooperation, economic cooperation, development aid, and people-to-people connections.
The visit, marking the 75th anniversary of diplomatic ties between the two nations, is Yoon's first to the Philippines as leader and the first by a Korean president in 13 years.
Seoul is Manila's ally in fighting for its sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea and in upholding the international rules-based order in the Indo-Pacific.
The two presidents are also expected to sign agreements before holding a joint press conference.
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