Official Discussion
On 25 March 2026, Minister of Labour and Vocational Training Heng Sour met Kiwon Jang, President of Jungwon University of South Korea, at the ministry to discuss potential bilateral cooperation in technical and vocational education and training (TVET).
According to the ministry, the meeting was held to exchange views on opportunities for cooperation, particularly in promoting skills development and human resource capacity through the TVET sector.
Main Points Raised
The minister referred to the development of diplomatic relations between Cambodia and the Republic of Korea and stated that the meeting provided an opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the two sides, especially in technical and vocational training.
The ministry stated that TVET is important for human resource development, particularly at early stages of industrial development, because short-term training can support quicker entry into employment. The post also described Cambodia’s TVET system as ranging from vocational certificates to technical diplomas and applied engineering qualifications.
It further noted that Cambodia is currently prioritizing certificate-level training as a means of connecting poor households to the labor market through relevant skills that can support access to formal employment. The post also stated that the Royal Government is investing in skills development and vocational training through TVET programs.
Institutional Relevance
The item relates to the Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training’s mandate over vocational training and workforce skills development. It records an official ministry-level discussion on possible external cooperation in the TVET field, which is relevant to Cambodia’s labor and human resource governance framework.
Official Source
Ministry of Labour and Vocational Training (MLVT) Facebook post, published 25 March 2026.
