Korea Water Resources, the state-run water management agency, announced Monday that it has partnered with Vietnam’s National Center for Water Resources Planning and Investigation to address the country's water concerns and mitigate against climate change impacts.

The collaboration was formalized through a memorandum of understanding signed at the International Conference on Water held in Hanoi, Vietnam, on March 15.

Vietnam grapples with water scarcity as it is located downstream of the Mekong River. Relying heavily on aquifers for water supply, the country faces water challenges such as pollution, flooding and frequent storms.