Angeles city: A Korean help desk has been inaugurated at Angeles City Police Station 4 to strengthen public safety and support services for the growing Korean community in the area.

According to Philippines News Agency, Republic of Korea Ambassador Lee Sang-Hwa, Undersecretary Gilberto DC Cruz, Executive Director of the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC), and Choi Jong Pil, president of the Korean Association in Angeles City, joined the ceremony, along with leaders from several Korean organizations. The initiative offers a dedicated platform where Korean nationals can request police assistance, report crimes, and get safety guidance.

The help desk highlights the ongoing partnership between the Philippine National Police (PNP) and the Korean community in Angeles City, a center for Korean residents and tourists. Lee expressed appreciation to the Philippine government and the PNP for their support, stating that the help desk will foster stronger ties and ensure the welfare of Koreans living in the city.

Cruz described the effort as a significant step in building stronger community relations, emphasizing that the help desk is about trust, cooperation, and the shared goal of building safer communities for everyone. Police Regional Office-Central Luzon (PRO-3) director, Brig. General Ponce Rogelio Pe±ones Jr., commended the initiative, highlighting its role in promoting inclusive policing.

Local police officials assured that the help desk will be staffed with trained personnel capable of providing immediate and culturally sensitive assistance.