South Korea signals counter-China ambitions with Philippines visit by Yoon
This marks the first state visit by a South Korean president to the Philippines since 2011, a milestone highlighted by Seoul’s ambassador to Manila, Lee Sang-hwa. He described the trip as a “pivotal moment” in the 75-year diplomatic relationship between the two nations, which was “expected to further elevate” their “already robust” ties on various fronts, including regional and international issues.