A Korean website shows several new items about President Aquino and Grace Lee that have appeared in various South Korean media outlets

MANILA, Philippines -- South Korean media are also abuzz with news of President Benigno Aquino III seeing Korean TV host and radio disc jockey Grace Lee.

In a report published on Wednesday, The Korea Times carried a story with the headline "Is Filipino president in love with Korean woman?"

It also cited a story from Newsis, a South Korean newswire service.

"South Korea’s news wire Newsis cited other Twitter messages to say that the two had dinner at a restaurant and then the President drove her home. It didn’t mention the exact date or location," The Korea Times said.

"A witness was quoted as saying in the report, 'Grace Lee led the conversation (with Aquino). The atmosphere during dinner was peaceful and harmonious,'” it added.

"Judging from reports from the Philippines, their relationship appears to have become closer than just friendship."

The Korea Times said Lee was born and raised in Seoul, but moved to the Philippines at the age of ten because of her father’s business. The newspaper said Lee's Korean name is "Lee Kyung-hee."

On Wednesday, Aquino told reporters that he and Lee are "seeing each other." He did not provide further details, citing his constitutional right to privacy.

After Aquino's admission, Lee was quoted as saying: "What the President said is true.”