Latest Breaking News On - Orea had been consistent in recognizing the valor of filipino soldiers who fought alongside its nationals when war broke out last year - Page 1 : comparemela.com
SCHOLARSHIP. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Inchul meet with four of the 210 students who will receive the Korea-funded scholarship for Korean War veteran relatives in this undated photo. Korea has allocated PHP3.67 million educational aid this year. (Photo courtesy of Korean Embassy in Manila) MANILA - At least 210 scholars who are relatives of Korean War veterans stand to benefit from Korea's PHP3.67-million educational aid this year. The Korean Embassy in Manila on Tuesday said the scholars, a mix of high school and college students, will get about USD300 to USD500 each as annual support until they graduate. "This year, (the allocated) is USD73,000. A total of 160 are in high school and middle school while 40 are in college. For middle school and high school students, we offer about USD300 for a year while for university students it's about USD500," the Embassy told the Philippine News Agency. Korean Ambassador to the Philippines Kim Inchul said the assis