How the Philippines Helped South Korea #shorts

Did you know that there was a time when the Philippines helped South Korea? In 1950, around the beginning of the Korean War, the Philippines swiftly passed Republic Act 573, as part of the United Nations to send military to aid in South Korea. The Philippine Expeditionary Force to Korea (PEFTOK) was formed, consisting of 7,420 personnel divided into five Battalion Combat Teams (BCTs). During the Korean war, Filipino troops displayed bravery despite fighting for another land. 116 soldiers were killed, 299 were wounded, and 57 went missing. Remarkably, 41 of the missing soldiers were later repatriated through Prisoner of War exchanges. This historic event holds immense significance for Korea-Philippines relations, shaping present-day relations, and fostering friendship and cooperation between the two nations.

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