DFA-OMA advises Filipinos in S. Korea to stay calm, life returning to normal

The Department of Foreign Affairs-Office of Migration Affairs (DFA-OMA) has advised Filipinos in South Korea to stay calm and follow local advisories following the brief declaration and subsequent lifting of martial law.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law on Tuesday night but lifted it early Wednesday after the parliament voted against it, citing the need to address 'anti-state forces'.

According to an advisory on Thursday, airports, seaports, trains or other modes of public transport in South Korea remain operational with no existing border restrictions or flight suspensions.

Philippine Ambassador Maria Theresa Dizon-De Vega said that while there are no major street protests, life is returning to normal with schools open and public transport operating as usual.

Foreign Affairs Undersecretary for Migration Eduardo Jose de Vega clarified that there are no alert levels issued for South Korea and travel advisories have not been issued discouraging visits.