MANILA: The Philippines and South Korea committed Monday (Oct 7) to deepening maritime cooperation, their presidents said, in the face of China's assertion of its claims over the South China Sea.

Understanding reaches during meeting between visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila - Anadolu Ajansı

The Philippines and South Korea have elevated their relations to a strategic partnership and agreed to boost maritime cooperation between the two countries' Coast Guard forces.

MANILA/SEOUL -- South Korea will offer $1.9 billion of low-interest loans to the Philippines for two infrastructure projects, as the leaders of the two countries on Monday called for upgrading relations to a "strategic partnership" during President Yoon Suk Yeol's visit to Manila.

The two leaders discussed various issues including the South China Sea and the situation on the Korean peninsula

MANILA (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr agreed on Monday to boost defence cooperation as their countries elevated ties to a strategic partnership amid growing security challenges in the region.

President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. agreed Monday to forge a strategic partnership between the two countries to enhance cooperation in security, economy, energy and other areas,

The Philippines and the Republic of Korea (South Korea) officially elevated their 75-year diplomatic relationship to a strategic partnership, citing common values and robust partnerships in various fields.

The Armed Forces of the Philippines Army unit earlier this week strengthened ties with their South Korean and ASEAN counterparts during the inaugural