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ADVISORY ON LOST ITEMS DURING THE ITAEWON INCIDENT

The Embassy of the Philippines in Seoul has been informed by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Korea that all lost items during the Itaewon incident on 29 October 2022 may be collected at the Lost and Found Center temporarily set-up at the Wonhyoro Multi-Purpose Gymnasium (51-26, Wonhyoro 3-ga, Yongsan-gu, Seoul) which will remain open for 24 hours daily until 6:00 PM KST on 06 November 2022, Sunday.

Lost and found information can be accessed on the website of the National Police Agency Lost and Found Management System (www.lost112.go.kr) or by calling the Yongsan Police Station Community Order Section (02-2198-0109 to 0111). Meanwhile, lost identification cards, passports and mobile phones can be collected at the 1st Floor, Detective Division of the Yongsan Police Station (24, Wonhyo-ro 89-gil, Yongsan-gu, Seoul). END

CONDOLENCE MESSAGE ON THE TRAGEDY THAT STRUCK ITAEWON IN CENTRAL SEOUL ON 29 OCTOBER 2022

The Philippine Embassy in the Republic of Korea conveys its profoundest condolences on the loss of lives and injury arising from the tragedy that struck Itaewon in Central Seoul on 29 October 2022. 

Itaewon is home to a vibrant multicultural community, including the Philippine Embassy in Seoul. We are deeply saddened about this incident. Our thoughts and prayers are with those who lost their loved ones and we wish those injured a speedy recovery. The Philippines stands with the Republic of Korea during this difficult time.

The Philippine Embassy in Korea likewise conveys its appreciation for the assistance provided by the Seoul local authorities as we ascertain the conditions of our nationals who may have been in the affected area.

Seoul, 30 October 2022

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주한 필리핀 대사관은 2022년 10월 29일 서울의중심, 이태원에서 발생한 참사 인명피해에 깊은 애도를 표합니다.

이태원은 주한필리핀대사관을 포함한 여러 다문화 공동체들의 고향입니다. 이번 사고에 깊은 유감을 표하며, 사랑하는 사람을  잃으신 분들께는 깊은 위로를, 부상당하신 분들은 빠른 쾌유를 기도하겠습니다. 필리핀은 대한민국의 고통과 함께하겠습니다.

이태원 지역내 재한 필리핀 국민들의 상태 파악에 도움을 주신 서울 지방정부 기관들에도 감사를 전합니다.

 2022년 10월 30일 서울

ADVISORY ON THE INCIDENT RESULTING IN MULTIPLE CASUALTIES AND INJURIES IN SEOUL ON 29 OCTOBER 2022

In view of the incident resulting in multiple casualties and injuries in Seoul on 29 October 2022, the Philippine Embassy reiterates its advise for Filipino nationals in Korea to observe precautions during large events.

The Embassy is closely monitoring the situation and is in coordination with local authorities in case any Filipino national has been affected. To date, the Embassy has yet to receive reports of any Filipino victim in the stampede.

Filipinos in Korea in need of assistance may call our Emergency Hotline at +8210-9365-2312 or our Assistance-to-Nationals Hotline at +8210-9263-8119.

Thank you.

30 October 2022
Seoul, Republic of Korea