A delegation of 13 new KOICA World Friends Korea (WFK) Volunteers Batch 162nd and 163rd led by Mr. Shin Yonghwa, Deputy Country Director of KOICA Cambodia Office, was received by H.E. Mrs. Phana Veunida, Deputy Secretary General of the Cambodian Development Cooperation Board of the Council for the Development of Cambodia (CDC).

In the courtesy meeting held at the CDC’s headquarters in Phnom Penh on Aug. 6, both sides discussed relevant subjects that the volunteers will undertake in order to assist the Royal Government of Cambodia in contributing to human capital development and foster cultural exchange between the two countries.

During this productive session, volunteers had the chance to introduce themselves, share their expertise, and where they would perform their duties in Cambodia.

‘This meeting marked a significant step forward in strengthening the collaboration between KOICA and the CDC for Cambodia’s development,’ said KOICA Cambodia Office. ‘Moving forward, both organisations will work closely to
gether to enhance human capital and foster cultural exchange between Cambodia and Korea.’

The new volunteers arrived in Cambodia on July 31. They have been now joining a five-week Local Training in Khmer language, local adaptation, safety and culture.

After the training, they will be dispatched to various locations, including Siem Reap RPITS, Kandal RTTC, Meanchey National University, Pursat POE, Kampong Thom PI, National Battambang University, CKCC, Meanchey POE, and National Defence University.

KOICA has dispatched professional Korean volunteers to Cambodia to share their expertise, knowledge and experiences in order to improve the quality of life of the country and strengthen partnership and mutual understanding since 2003.

Source: Agence Kampuchea Presse