Ongoing Intermittent Armed Clashes in the Mindanao Region…

Ongoing Intermittent Armed Clashes in the Mindanao Region of the Philippines and Terrorism Risk: Safety Notice for Korean Nationals

In the Mindanao region of the Philippines, there is a security concern due to intermittent armed clashes between government forces and groups such as the New People's Army (NPA).

Recently, clashes between terrorist groups such as the NPA and Philippine government forces have frequently occurred in various areas of Mindanao Island, including Cotabato, Surigao, and Agusan del Sur, posing risks when traveling to nearby areas.

Korean nationals who are residing in or planning to visit the area, including Korean residents, visitors, businesses operating in the area for business purposes, and other visitors, are urged to take extra care for their personal safety.

< Precautions >
1. Please refrain as much as possible from unnecessary visits to and travel within security-concern areas in Mindanao.

2. If you are subject to checks or controls by the Philippine police or military while traveling, please cooperate actively and carry identification documents and other necessary proof of identity.

3. In preparation for sudden incidents such as armed conflict or gunfire, please continuously check local media and announcements from the Philippine government regarding security.

* Areas in Mindanao outside Cagayan de Oro City (including Laguindingan Airport) and Davao City are Travel Advisory Level 3 (Departure Advisory) areas. In particular, Zamboanga, Sulu, Basilan, and Tawi-Tawi are Level 4 (Travel Ban) areas, and visiting these without government permission may be punishable under the Passport Act.

In case of any special circumstances or other emergencies, please contact the numbers below.

Consular Call Center (24 hours): +82-2-3210-0404
Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines: +63-917-817-5703
Korean Consulate in Cebu: +63-32-231-1516~9

Source: Overseas Safety Information, Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines · Posted 2026-10-16 · KOGL Type 1 (Source Attribution Required)
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