Filipinos in South Korea

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Filipinos in South Korea have a history dating back to the establishment of South Korea. 7,500 Filipino soldiers fought in the Korean War on the side of the United Nations Command; among them was Fidel Ramos, future chief of staff of the Philippine Armed Forces and later President of the Philippines. After the war, Filipino engineers and technicians workers were instrumental in South Korean reconstruction efforts.[1] The economy of South Korea made the country began to become an increasingly attractive destination for Filipinos going overseas for work.[2] In 2004, the Philippines' Department of Foreign Affairs estimated the number of Filipinos in South Korea at 41,000, of whom 9,000 were undocumented.[3]

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  1. ^ "Half a Century of Friendship, Ties", The Korea Times, 2005-12-14. Retrieved on March 28, 2007.
  2. ^ Ma, Angelina (2001-12-05). "The Dynamics of Illegal Migration: The Philippines - South Korea Case". 1st DOLE Research Conference, Institute for Labor Studies, Department of Labor and Employment, Philippines. Retrieved on 2007-03-28. 
  3. ^ Department of Foreign Affairs, Philippines (2004-05-28). Secretary Albert assures Filipinos in Korea of continued government protection for their interests. Press release. Retrieved on 2007-03-28.


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