Manila, April 23 -- Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Thursday said he is more than willing to enter into a Status of Visiting Forces Agreement (SOVFA) with South Korea considering the Philippines' strong relationship with the East Asian nation.

"Nasa kanila yun. Ako ready palagi pero maghihintay ako ng abiso mula sa kanila (It is up to them. I'm always ready for such moves but I will wait for an advise coming from them regarding the SOVFA)," he said on the sidelines of the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Yuldong (also known as Yultong) held at the PEFTOK Korean War Memorial Pylon at the Libingan Ng Mga Bayani, Fort Bonifacio, Taguig City.

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