Korean tourist killed in robbery in Philippines

A Korean national visiting the Philippines has been fatally shot by a robber in the city of Angeles, according to officials Monday.

The Korean tourist was attacked by an assailant on a motorcycle on Sunday afternoon and was fatally shot while resisting. The person was transferred to a hospital but later pronounced dead.

Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has urged local police authorities to conduct a swift investigation into the case. 

Yonhap