Cambodia and Korea Seek to Deepen Economic Ties and Boost Investment Cooperation

PHNOM PENH, Jan 29, 2026 (KPT) – Cambodia and South Korea have pledged to strengthen economic cooperation and improve the investment climate following talks between Sun Chanthol, First Vice Chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC), and a delegation from the Korean Chamber of Commerce in Cambodia (KOCHAM) led by Sungsoo Kim, CEO of Prime Microfinance Institution.

The meeting underscored the growing economic partnership between the two countries and explored ways to address investor challenges and unlock new opportunities.

Chanthol, who also serves as Deputy Prime Minister, highlighted the Cambodia–Korea Public-Private Sector Dialogue as a key platform for resolving investor concerns. He urged KOCHAM and Korean firms to make active use of the mechanism, while reaffirming the CDC’s role as a “one-stop service” for foreign investors.

He expressed hope that more Korean companies would enter the Cambodian market and invited KOCHAM to help identify high-potential projects suitable for major corporations.

Both sides discussed upcoming initiatives, including an investment roadshow in Korea and preparations for a promotion mission in the second quarter of 2026. A proposal to hold monthly “Working Breakfasts” with chambers of commerce in Cambodia was also raised to enhance networking and information exchange.

Kim said Korean investors were increasingly drawn to Cambodia’s rapid socio-economic development and pledged that KOCHAM would continue serving as a bridge between businesses and official dialogue mechanisms.

The meeting marked another step in positioning Cambodia as an attractive destination for Korean investment, backed by close coordination between KOCHAM and the CDC.