AMID the political turmoil in South Korea, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) is advising Filipino workers there to “remain vigilant” and stay updated on developments.
“They are also reminded to exercise caution when traveling in areas, where public gatherings may take place,” the DMW also said in an advisory.
So far, the agency said, all airports, seaports, trains, and other modes of public transport in South Korea are fully operational.
“There are no current border restrictions or flight suspensions in South Korea,” it said.
Nevertheless, it assured the public, especially families of the Filipino workers in South Korea, that the Philippine government is open to address concerns.
The DMW said families of OFWs in South Korea may contact Department through its hotline numbers (02-87221144/02-87221155); One Repatriation Command Center (+63 2 1348); and Viber and WhatsApp: (+63 9083268344/+63 9271478186/+63 920 5171059).
Last week, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared martial law but was blocked by lawmakers just hours later. This led to an impeachment move but Yoon survived it.
Yesterday, a justice ministry official said Yoon has been banned from leaving the country over the failed attempt to impose martial law, amid growing calls for him to step down and a deepening leadership crisis.
Yoon has apologized for the botched attempt and said he was leaving his political and legal fate to his ruling People Power Party (PPP) but has not resigned. He has become a subject of criminal investigation, according to local media reports.
On Monday, the defense ministry said Yoon was still legally commander in chief, but his grip on power has come into question with dissent growing among senior military officers against the president, and his own party saying it would establish a task force to handle his eventual resignation.
