Dr. Chea Serey, Governor of the National Bank of Cambodia, stressed that as Cambodia is set to host the upcoming Francophonie Summit, the event will serve as a platform to share experiences and showcase innovation in Cambodia's digital payment system, while also offering international guests the opportunity to try out Cambodia's digital payment services.
Dr. Chea Serey made the remarks during a working meeting with Mr. Jin Wan Jung, CEO of Woori Bank of the Republic of Korea, on 2 October 2026, at the headquarters of the National Bank of Cambodia.
On that occasion, Mr. Jin Wan Jung briefed Dr. Chea Serey on the progress of Woori Bank's digital payment system, developed in partnership with Samsung to enhance convenience for customers in domestic and overseas transactions.
In response, the Governor welcomed and expressed readiness to cooperate on strengthening the payment system with Woori Bank, should the bank wish to connect with Cambodia's Bakong system. She also highlighted the state of the banking system, the economic situation, and progress in the development of Cambodia's payment system, particularly the strengthening of cross-border connectivity with countries such as Japan, China and India.
She further mentioned plans to organize the international Black Swan Summit in November 2026, on the sidelines of Cambodia's hosting of the Francophonie Summit. She confirmed that "the summit will serve as a platform to share experiences and showcase innovation in Cambodia's digital payment system, while also providing international guests with the chance to try out Cambodia's digital payment services." By: Srey Pi
