Cambodia and South Korea Affirm Strengthened Ties in Meeting with Former National Assembly Speaker

On September 21, 2026, Cambodia's interim head of state, Hun Sen, met with Kim Jin-pyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, at the Senate in Phnom Penh. The meeting aimed to strengthen bilateral relations and boost economic cooperation between the two nations. Following the meeting, Senate spokesperson Chea Tharith stated that Hun Sen welcomed Kim's visit, viewing it as a contribution to the further development of Cambodia-Korea relations. Hun Sen emphasized that both countries are "good cooperative partners in the economic, trade, and especially investment sectors," expressing his hopes for continued strengthening of their ties. Kim Jin-pyo, in turn, expressed gratitude for the invitation to Cambodia and noted that relations between the two countries are currently progressing well. He also highlighted the potential for increased tourism from Korea to Cambodia and the growing interest of Korean investors in the Cambodian market. Hun Sen expressed satisfaction with Kim's remarks and reiterated his expectation for further expansion of Korean investment in Cambodia. The meeting concluded with a reaffirmation of the importance of the cooperative relationship between the two nations. Source: CEN Cambodia