Seoul, July 29 -- South Korea welcomes the ceasefire agreement between Thailand and Cambodia, expressing hope for a peaceful resolution to their border conflict, a South Korean Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday in a statement quoted by the Yonhap news agency.

On Monday, Thailand and Cambodia agreed to establish a ceasefire starting at midnight.

"The South Korean government highly evaluates diplomatic efforts by related countries, such as the United States and Malaysia, to reach a truce agreement," the spokesperson was quoted as saying.

South Korea will continue to work to ensure peace and stability in the region, the spokesperson added.

Earlier in the day, the Thai army accused Cambodia of violating the ceasefire, media repo...