DPM Sun Chanthol Courts Korean Investors, Seeks Greater Investment in High‑Value Industries

SEOUL, June 18, 2026 (KPT) — Deputy Prime Minister Sun Chanthol has urged South Korean businesses to expand investment in Cambodia, particularly in high‑value industries, as the Kingdom seeks to attract a new wave of capital and deepen economic cooperation with one of its key Asian partners, officials said Wednesday.

The appeal came during a high‑level meeting with presidents and members of regional chambers of commerce under the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI), following a study visit by a Cambodian delegation to SK Incheon Petrochem.

Chanthol, who also serves as first vice chairman of the Council for the Development of Cambodia, led discussions aimed at strengthening trade ties, boosting investment flows and enhancing direct business‑to‑business connectivity.

He was joined by Cambodian Ambassador to South Korea Khuon Phon Rattanak, senior officials from the CDC and Ministry of Commerce, and representatives of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce and the Cambodian Oknha Association.

He highlighted Cambodia’s commitment to fostering a competitive, investor‑friendly environment and encouraged KCCI leadership to promote opportunities among its extensive network of member companies, particularly in sectors generating higher value‑added production.

Founded in 1884, KCCI is South Korea’s largest business organization, representing more than 200,000 enterprises and over 700 industry associations. Chanthol reaffirmed Cambodia’s pledge to support foreign investors through facilitation, regulatory reforms and legal protections to ensure long‑term security and sustainable growth.