Ermita in Manila in Metropolitan Manila First District, Metro Manila, Philippines — Southeast Asia

Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument

필리핀·한국 우정의 탑

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1. Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument
필리핀·한국 우정의 탑

A fitting tribute to the Filipino Soldiers who fought side by side with the Korean soldiers during the Korean War. (1950-1953)

About 7,500 combat troops known as the Philippine Expeditionary Forces To Korea or PEFTOK, the 4th largest force under the United Nations Command.

Were sent to defend South Korea from a communist invasion by North Korea.

The monument shows two Filipino soldier helping a wounded Korean comrade to symbolize the greatness of the Filipino spirit despite the war and the special camaraderie shared by the two nations.

Both "Soul Waves and the Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument" were erected side by side to celebrate

the 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relationship between the Philippines and Korea as well as to symbolize joint efforts to protect freedom at all costs.

September 6, 2010

Oh, Byung Joo Chairman, The Commission on Verification and Support For the Victims of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Colonialism

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Lee, Hye Min Ambassador, Embassy of the Republic of Korea
Park, Hyun Mo Co Chairman, 60th Anniversary of Korea-Philippines Diplomatic Relationship

Sculpture/Artist: Mr. Juan Sajid Imao

이 탑은 6·25 전쟁에 미국, 영국에 이어 세 번째로 참전하고, 7천5백여 명의 전투단을 파병하여, 한국의 민주주의 수호와 한국인의 자유를 위해, 고귀한 생명을 바치신 고인들의 숭고한 희생을 기리며, 참전한 필리핀 군인과 한국 군인간의 우정을 기념하고자 한국전 참전 60주년을 맞아 대한민국 정부와 한·비 수교 60주년 기념회에서 공동으로 건립하였습니다.

2010년

Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument image. Click for full size.

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2. Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument

9월 6일

일제 강제동원 피해조사 및 지원위원회 위원장 오병주
주 필리핀 공화국 대한민국 대사관 대 사 이혜민
한국 · 필리핀 수교 60주년 기념위원회 공동 위원장 박현모

조각 예술가 : 후안 사히드 이마오씨

Erected 2010 by The Commission on Verification and Support For the Victims of Forced Mobilization under Japanese Colonialism in Korea.

Topics. This monument and memorial is listed in this topic list: War, Korean. A significant historical date for this entry is September 6, 2010.

Location. 14° 34.88′ N, 120° 58.683′ E. Monument is in Manila, Metro Manila, in Metropolitan Manila First District. It is in Ermita. It can be reached from Rizal Park. Touch for map. Monument is at or near this postal address: Rizal Park, Manila, Metro Manila 1000, Philippines. Touch for directions.

Regionally, it is in Asia,

specifically in Southeast Asia,

in the Malay Archipelago,

in the Pacific Ocean,

in North Pacific,

on the Ring of Fire,

in the Pacific Rim,

and in the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once a Spanish colony.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: Soul Waves (here, next to this marker); Mateo Cariño

February 15, 2026

3. Filipino·Korean Soldier Monument

(about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Jose Rizal National Monument (about 150 meters away); Teodoro M. Kalaw (about 150 meters away); Pambansang Aklatan ng Pilipinas / National Library of the Philippines (about 150 meters away); Pantaleon Villegas (about 180 meters away); The Martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal (about 180 meters away); Lapu-Lapu (about 210 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Manila.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 24, 2026. It was originally submitted on February 23, 2026. This page has been viewed 48 times since then. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on February 23, 2026. • Andrew Ruppenstein was the editor who published this page.