South Korea and the Philippines, each faced by increasingly hostile rival nations, have elevated their ties to a strategic partnership, including broader defense and security cooperation between the two U.

MANILA (Reuters) -South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr agreed on Monday to boost defence cooperation as their countries elevated ties to a strategic partnership amid growing security challenges in the region.

Korea and the Philippines upgraded their diplomatic relations to a "strategic partnership," marking 75 years of bilateral ties during President Yoon Suk Yeol's state visit to the Southeast Asian nation on Monday.

The Philippines and South Korea committed Monday to deepening maritime cooperation, their presidents said, in the face of China's assertion of its claims over the South China Sea.China has for years sought to expand its presence in contested areas of the South China Sea,

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos said on Monday his country and South Korea have upgraded bilateral ties to a strategic partnership, as he met visiting counterpart Yoon Suk Yeol for talks. The two leaders discussed various issues including the South China Sea and situation on the Korean peninsula,

The Philippines and South Korea upgraded their ties as a response to growing geopolitical tensions in East Asia

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr agreed on Monday to boost defense cooperation as their countries elevated ties to a strategic partnership amid growing security challenges in the region.

Understanding reaches during meeting between visiting South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Marcos Jr. in Manila - Anadolu Ajansı

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol signs the Guest Book upon his arrival as President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos welcome him at Malacañan Palace on Monday, Oct 7, 2024.