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Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation
Established in 2011, The Mekong-Republic of Korea Cooperation represents a dynamic and mutually beneficial partnership between the Republic of Korea (ROK) and the countries of the Mekong region, namely Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar, Thailand, and Viet Nam (CLMTV). Strengthened by shared goals of economic development, sustainable growth, and cultural exchange, this collaboration aims to foster regional prosperity, enhance the well-being of the people, narrow the development gap among regional countries, support ASEAN Community building, and address challenges in the Mekong region.
The cooperation is guided by The Plan of Action (PoA) 2021-2025 under the Mekong-RoK Cooperation framework.
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Culture & Tourism
Culture & Tourism
Preserve and restore cultural heritage for the development of sustainable tourism.
Human Resources Development
Human Resources Development
Advance human resources development in the digital age for sustainable development and prosperity.
Environment
Environment
Strengthen cooperation to address the impacts of climate change and environmental challenges to sustainable development.
Agriculture & Rural Development
Agriculture & Rural Development
Improve livelihood and narrow the development gap between agricultural and rural communities.
Infrastructure
Infrastructure
Construct and upgrade transportation infrastructure with the Master Plan on ASEAN Connectivity 2025.
Information & Communication Technology
Information & Communication Technology
Promote digital economy and digital infrastructure in response to the 4th Industrial Revolution.
Non-traditional Security Challenges
Non-traditional Security Challenges
Coordinate among agencies of six countries in combating non-traditional security threats.
Knowledge Hub
Smart Technologies: Smart Solutions for Mekong Countries
01-Jul-2023
In response to the challenges faced by the agriculture sector in the Mekong...
View MoreData collection and processing for the Cambodian Irrigation Schemes Information System and Sharing Information on Water Resources between the Mekong ROK
Ongoing
The Royal Government of Cambodia considers the development of the agricultu...
View MoreMekong Institute Held A Training Workshop On Regional Project Monitoring & Evaluation For Mekong-Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) Project Implementation Agencies From Mekong Countries And Republic Of Korea
22-Apr-2024
Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Mekong-Republic of Korea Coope...
View MoreMekong Institute Held A Training Workshop On Regional Project Monitoring & Evaluation For Mekong-Korea Cooperation Fund (MKCF) Project Implementation Agencies From Mekong Countries And Republic Of Korea
22-Apr-2024
Mekong Institute (MI), with support from the Mekong-Republic of Korea Coope...
View MoreMekong Institute Kicks off Creative4mekong Project to Drive Sustainable Heritage Tourism Development In The Mekong Region
10-Apr-2024
Mekong Institute (MI) hosted an online meeting to inaugurate the three-year...
View MoreBuilding a portal on Ecosystems and Biodiversity Information for Biodiversity Conservation and Sustainable Development in the Mekong Delta
29-Mar-2024
Project review meeting on ‘Building a portal on Ecosystems and Biodiversi...
View MoreData collection and processing for the Cambodian Irrigation Schemes Information System and Sharing Information on Water Resources between the Mekong ROK
Ongoing
The Royal Government of Cambodia considers the development of the agricultu...
View MorePromoting Creative Industry for Heritage Tourism Development in the Mekong Region (Creative4Mekong)
Ongoing
The creative industry plays a vital role in boosting the cultural tourism s...
View MoreCapacity Enhancement on Wind Energy Usage for Sustainable Rural Development in Myanmar
Completed
According to the Ministry of Electric Power of the Republic of the Union o...
View MorePeople Power: Transforming Mekong Security Through Local Engagement
01-May-2024
In recent years, non-traditional security challenges, specifically human tr...
View MoreKnowledge sharing on smart technology for agriculture production among cashew nut farmers in Cambodia.
28-Jun-2023
Read the story of Ms. Sothnita Soeun, a Cambodian Business Development Mana...
View MoreTransforming Rice Straw into Opportunity: A Sustainable Solution for Vietnam and Cambodia
26-Apr-2024
Discover how Vietnam and Cambodia are tackling rice farming challenges. Cli...
View MoreSmart Technologies: Smart Solutions for Mekong Countries
01-Jul-2023
In response to the challenges faced by the agriculture sector in the Mekong...
View MoreApplying Smart Farming Technologies for Smallholder Mushroom Women Farmers in the Bago Region, Myanmar
05-Jul-2023
In Bago region, Myanmar has great potential for mushroom cultivation and th...
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Official Communiqués
Mr. Suriyan Vichitlekarn
Executive Director at Mekong Institute
MKCF project is not only the distribution of funds to develop project implementation and cooperation, but it could serve as a basis and platform where the ROK and Mekong countries to bring ideas and find ways to develop models.
Mr. Madhurjya Kumar Dutta
Director at TIF Department of the Mekong Institute
One of the key elements of the MKCF is to promote regional cooperation among the Mekong countries and the Republic of Korea through joint projects to address the original issues under the seven priority sectors.
Mr. Robby Rosandi
Project Coordinator - MKCF
We hope that in the future we can collaborate with other international organizations or donor agencies to upscale the projects and reach a wider audience in the regions not only in one particular country but also with other organizations, NGOs, international organizations, & so on.
Community Voices
Kanchana Educator/Trainer
I am a researcher from Biotec and PIA of the CCC project. We aim to enhance the skills of the operator in the development of the CLMVT region's cassava industry by supporting knowledge and technology transfer and also strengthening the community.
Professor Buapun, Ph.D. Educator/Trainer
Our project is about small-scale farmers’ resource management. We aim to assess the knowledge of farmers and improve the rest of their abilities, by providing training or sort of taking them for site visits
Ha Yoon Farmer
MKCF has been a safety net for some farmers, like me who have relied on it. Their commitment to environmentally friendly farming practices and village revitalization
Eunji Park Farmer
MKCF has been a lifeline for farmers like me. Their dedication to sustainable agriculture and rural development has transformed our lives.