Phnom Penh, 17 July 2024: The Republic of Korea is exploring further cooperation with Cambodia in the prevention and control of communicable diseases.

This intention was expressed by a delegation from the Executive Committee of the World Health City Forum, led by its Chairman, Mr. Hong Yun-Chul, a Professor at the College of Medicine at Seoul National University, during a meeting with Chheang Ra, Cambodia's Minister of Health, in Phnom Penh on July 15.

Minister Chheang Ra welcomed Mr. Hong Yun-Chul's proposal and suggested expanding the cooperation to include digital health, innovation, and the sharing of knowledge and technology. He emphasized that this collaboration would enhance access to quality health services in Cambodia.