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South Korean President Park Geun-Hye has congratulated Philippine President-elect Rodrigo Duterte.

In her congratulatory message delivered by Ambassador Kim Jae-Shin, the Republic of Korea (ROK) President said she believes that the Philippines will continue its robust nation-building and rapid economic growth under the Duterte administration.

President Park also looks forward to work closely with the incoming President in strengthening the bilateral relations between the two countries.

In a separate message, ROK Prime Minister Hwang Kyo-Ahn expressed his sincere greetings to incoming Vice President Leni Robredo.

Hwang also asked the Philippines’ vice president for her interest and support regarding the bilateral ties of Korea and the Philippines, taking into account the increasing level of people-to-people exchanges between the two nations.