AKP Phnom Penh, May 27, 2026 --

Cambodia has stepped up efforts to attract more South Korean investment, particularly in agro-processing and manufacturing, as bilateral trade between the two countries continued to grow strongly in the first four months of 2026.

H.E. Mrs. Cham Nimul, Minister of Commerce received a courtesy call from Mr. Park Joo Bong, President of the Incheon Chamber of Commerce and Industry of South Korea, and his delegation to discuss the expansion of business and investment cooperation between the two countries.

The Minister highlighted the contribution of the Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement in strengthening bilateral trade ties and outlined Cambodia’s business and investment opportunities.

She also stressed the Royal Government’s efforts to improve the investment climate and underlined the importance of the private sector in driving economic growth.

Mr. Park Joo Bong and the Korean delegation expressed interest in expanding business activities in Cambodia and shared plans to encourage more Korean investment into the Kingdom.

The delegation also pledged to support efforts to create a more favourable business environment for Korean investors.

Mr. Lim Heng, Vice President of the Cambodia Chamber of Commerce, said Cambodia and South Korea currently enjoy strong trade and investment relations, supported by both the Cambodia-Korea Free Trade Agreement and the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP).

“Cambodia has the potential to attract investment from Korea because both countries have free trade agreements and RCEP,” he said.

According to the General Department of Customs and Excise of Cambodia, bilateral trade between Cambodia and South Korea reached US$357.08 million in the first four months of 2026, up 23 percent compared to the same period last year.

Cambodia’s exports to South Korea totalled US$131.41 million, an increase of 33.8 percent, while imports from South Korea rose by 17.4 per cent to US$225.67 million.

By Sum Kosal