Filipinos in South Korea remain calm after martial law declaration

Filipino nationals in South Korea remained calm after martial law was declared and subsequently lifted on Tuesday, with the DFA reporting normalcy on Wednesday.

DFA Undersecretary Eduardo de Vega stated that no Filipinos have contacted the embassy for distress, attributing the situation to political issues rather than peace and order problems.

The Philippine Embassy advised Filipinos living or visiting South Korea to remain calm and follow official advisories, emphasizing that there is no need for repatriation despite ongoing tensions.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law but later lifted it after Parliament rejected the declaration, with normalcy returning quickly following the lifting of martial law.

De Vega assured that Filipino workers in South Korea continued their daily routines without significant disruption and advised tourists to be cautious when visiting sensitive areas like the DMZ.

The DFA advises Filipinos to exercise caution and take extra precautions while traveling in South Korea, given ongoing political tensions between the government and opposition.