The Philippine Embassy in Seoul hereby announce to the public about the continuing heat wave warning and advisory in the various areas in Korea from the Korea Meteorological Administration (https://web.kma.go.kr/eng/weather/forecast/notice.jsp).

Further, the Ministry of Employment and Labor also issued guidelines to prevent heat-related illness in a heat wave (33˚C or higher) condition in work establishments.

To prevent heat illness, the Embassy encourages all Filipinos to:

• Bring and drink cool and clean water, inside and outside workplaces (at least 1 pint of water per hour is needed)

• Use break period to rest and cool oneself in shaded areas if humidity is high

• Use proper attire and head covering to protect oneself from heat

For more information on the matter please refer to: https://www.moel.go.kr/english/poli/poliNewsnews_view.jsp?idx=1498