Seoul welcomes ceasefire between Thailand, Cambodia
Since last Thursday, the deadly border clashes between the two countries have killed at least 35 soldiers, injured over 140 people, and displaced some 260,000.
Supported by Malaysia and the United States, the two countries reached a truce agreement earlier in the day.
'The South Korean government highly values the diplomatic efforts by related countries, such as the United States and Malaysia, to reach a truce agreement,' the ministry said.
'We will continue efforts for stability and peace in the region.' — BERNAMA-YONHAP
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