List of ambassadors of Philippines to South Korea
Explore the detailed history and current ambassadors of Philippines to South Korea. Discover the key diplomatic missions and representatives fostering strong bilateral relations between Philippines and South Korea.
| Head of mission (HOM) | Entered office | Left office |
|---|---|---|
|
Tomas de Castro
(Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary) |
11 May, 1954 | 1956 |
|
Cosme P. Garciao
(Envoy Extraordinary and Minister Plenipotentiary) |
1956 | 1957 |
| Eduardo T. Quintero | 25 July, 1958 | 1960 |
| Juan M. Arreglado | 1960 | 1963 |
| Pedro L. Ramirez | July 1964 | 12 April, 1968 |
| Benjamin T. Tirona | 10 May, 1968 | 1 April, 1979 |
| Nicaor T. Jimenez | 18 January, 1980 | 15 April, 1985 |
| Tomas R. Padilla | 19 January, 1986 | 31 December, 1990 |
| Raul Ch. Rabe | 23 April, 1992 | 7 April, 1993 |
| Francisco L. Benedicto | 14 June, 1993 | 16 May, 1995 |
| Ernesto S. Gidaya | 8 January, 1996 | 31 August, 1998 |
| Juanito P. Jarasa | 21 May, 1999 | 12 June, 2003 |
| Aladin G. Villacorte | 30 September, 2003 | 31 June, 2005 |
| Susan O. Castrence | 27 January, 2006 | 20 January, 2008 |
| Luis T. Cruz | 15 February, 2008 | 7 February, 2014 |
| Raul S. Hernandez | 28 May, 2014 | 3 May, 2019 |
| Noe A. Wong | 9 May, 2019 | 24 March, 2020 |
|
Christian L. De Jesus
(Charge d'affaires) |
25 March, 2020 | 25 July, 2021 |
| Maria Theresa B. Dizon-De Vega | 15 October, 2021 | 30 July, 2025 |
|
Edwin Gil Q. Mendoza
(Chargé dā Affaires) |
1 August, 2025 | 2025 |
| Bernadette Therese C. Fernandez | 11 December, 2025 | Incumbent |
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This page was last edited on 31 December 2025, at 09:18 AM (EST).