Manila Bulletin
South Korean gov't congratulates Marcos Jr. for leading 2022 polls
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol congratulated Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. on his victory in the recent Philippine presidential elections.
In a letter to Marcos, Yoon expressed his belief that the Philippines will achieve stability and prosperity under Marcos' leadership.
Yoon highlighted the Philippines as a long-standing partner of Korea with deep diplomatic ties within ASEAN.
He also acknowledged the Philippines' historical involvement in the Korean War.
The South Korean president looks forward to close cooperation between the two new governments to strengthen their friendship and partnership.
Meanwhile, the Commission on Elections (Comelec) is set to complete the canvassing of votes for president and vice president once Congress reconvenes on May 23.
Marcos maintained a significant lead in the partial and unofficial results of the presidential race.
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