10th Philippine Korean Studies Symposium Scheduled for April 2025

The 10th Philippine Korean Studies Symposium will be hosted by the UP Korea Research Center on April 28-29, 2025, inviting paper submissions from scholars interested in Korean studies. This annual event, which began in 2012, aims to foster academic research and collaboration among Filipino scholars and institutions. Meanwhile, the South Korean team is preparing for the 2025 Harbin Winter Asian Games, with a total of 222 athletes set to compete in various sports. The games will feature athletes from 34 countries and will take place from February 7 to 14, 2025. In a separate political context, President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law in December 2025, citing a 'legislative dictatorship' by the opposition, which he accused of undermining the constitution. This move has raised concerns about the political climate in South Korea amid ongoing tensions with North Korea.