Hun Sen Meets Former South Korean National Assembly Speaker, Agree on Investment and Tourism Promotion

On September 21, 2026, at the Senate in Phnom Penh, Cambodia, acting head of state Samdech Techo Hun Sen received a courtesy call from the Honorable Kim Jin-pyo, former Speaker of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea. Following the meeting, Senate spokesperson Mr. Chea Thireth informed reporters that Samdech Techo Hun Sen welcomed the visit of the Honorable Kim Jin-pyo and expressed his pleasure in meeting him again. The Prime Minister considered the visit as a contribution to further fostering Cambodia-Korea relations. The Honorable Kim Jin-pyo expressed his gratitude to Samdech Techo Hun Sen for granting him and his delegation the opportunity for a courtesy call. He noted that current relations between Cambodia and Korea are progressing well and expressed hope that Korean tourists would visit Cambodia in greater numbers. He also observed that Korean investors are showing increasing interest in investing in Cambodia. Samdech Techo Hun Sen expressed satisfaction with the Honorable Kim Jin-pyo's remarks and hoped that relations between the two countries would become even stronger and more prosperous. Furthermore, he urged the former National Assembly Speaker to encourage more Korean investors to invest in Cambodia. Samdech Techo Hun Sen stated that Korea is one of Cambodia's excellent cooperation partners in the economic and trade frameworks, and particularly in investment, where the two countries are collaborating effectively on significant initiatives. Finally, Samdech Techo Hun Sen wished the Honorable Kim Jin-pyo success in his visit to Cambodia.