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        "msgid": "indonesia-south-korea-strengthen-parliamentary-diplomacy-to-deepen-ties-1777460494",
        "date": "2026-04-29 12:49:23",
        "title": "Indonesia-South Korea Strengthen Parliamentary Diplomacy to Deepen Ties",
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        "source": "GALERT",
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        "topic": "Politics",
        "summary": "Indonesia and South Korea are bolstering their strategic partnership through high-level parliamentary meetings, as highlighted by the recent discussions between Indonesian Deputy Speaker Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono and his South Korean counterpart Lee Hack-young in Seoul. The talks emphasised expanding bilateral trade to over USD 30 billion via the IK-CEPA, advancing cooperation in green economy and digital transformation, and enhancing cultural exchanges to foster people-to-people connections. This engagement underscores the nations' shared interests in global forums like the G20 and APEC, promising mutual benefits under the leadership of Presidents Prabowo Subianto and Lee Jae-myung.",
        "content": "<p>Indonesia-South Korea Strengthen Parliamentary Diplomacy to Deepen\nTies<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>28 Apr 2026 19:55 WIB<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Voice of Indonesia<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Key Points<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><p>Indonesia and South Korea reaffirmed their strategic ties through\na parliamentary meeting.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Both nations aim to boost bilateral trade to over USD 30 billion\nthrough the IK-CEPA.<\/p><\/li>\n<li><p>Cultural diplomacy and people-to-people connections remain a\ncornerstone of the partnership.<\/p><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - Indonesia and South Korea are reaffirming their\ncommitment to a deeper parliamentary partnership, as Indonesian Deputy\nSpeaker of the People\u2019s Consultative Assembly, Edhie Baskoro Yudhoyono\n(Ibas), met with South Korean Parliament Deputy Speaker Lee Hack-young\nat the National Assembly in Seoul.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting, held on Thursday, April 23, 2026, brought together\nlawmakers from both countries, representatives of the Indonesian\nEmbassy, and members of the bilateral cooperation group, underscoring\nthe momentum in strengthening ties between Jakarta and Seoul.<\/p>\n<p>Ibas expressed appreciation for the warm welcome and emphasized that\nthe visit builds on earlier exchanges, including the recent trip of\nNational Assembly Speaker Woo Won-shik to Indonesia. \u201cThis reflects how\nIndonesia and South Korea are moving toward an increasingly close and\nstrategic relationship,\u201d he said in Jakarta on Tuesday, April 28, as\nquoted by Antara, noting the countries\u2019 shared roles in global forums\nsuch as the G20 and APEC.<\/p>\n<p>Highlighting five decades of cooperation, Ibas pointed to progress\nacross trade, investment, education, and defense, while stressing the\nimportance of continuity under the leadership of Indonesian President\nPrabowo Subianto and South Korean President Lee Jae-myung.<\/p>\n<p>He also introduced the Indonesian delegation \u2013 comprised of lawmakers\nof the People\u2019s Consultative Assembly and the House of Representatives\nfrom various commissions \u2013 and underscored the complementary strengths\nof both nations: Indonesia\u2019s natural resources and demographic advantage\nalongside South Korea\u2019s technological innovation and cultural\ninfluence.<\/p>\n<p>The discussion also touched on cultural diplomacy. Ibas acknowledged\nthe strong presence of Korean pop culture in Indonesia, from K-pop to\ndramas like Autumn in My Heart and Crash Landing on You, while affirming\nIndonesia\u2019s commitment to promoting batik, traditional cuisine, and\nperforming arts in Korea.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting was marked by lighthearted exchanges, including Ibas\nsharing that he had once been a fan of Autumn in My Heart. Delegates\npresented batik and tenun as symbols of friendship, embodying\nIndonesia\u2019s motto of unity in diversity.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead, Ibas outlined three priorities: strengthening\nparliamentary diplomacy through regular dialogue and exchanges,\nadvancing cooperation in strategic sectors such as green economy and\ndigital transformation, and expanding cultural and youth exchanges to\nbuild long-term ties.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTogether, Indonesia and South Korea can forge a stronger, more\nimpactful partnership that delivers real benefits to our people.\nGamsahamnida. Thank you,\u201d he concluded.<\/p>\n<p>From the South Korean side, Deputy Speaker Lee Hack-young praised\nIbas\u2019s active role in parliamentary diplomacy and welcomed the elevation\nof ties to a comprehensive strategic partnership. He called for boosting\neconomic cooperation through the Indonesia-Korea CEPA, with a goal of\nraising trade volume from USD 20 billion to over USD 30 billion.<\/p>\n<p>Lee also highlighted Indonesia\u2019s leadership in ASEAN and its role in\nsupporting peace on the Korean Peninsula. Meanwhile, Chair of the\nKorea\u2013Indonesia Parliamentary Friendship Group, Kim Gihyeon, noted that\nties would continue to deepen and urged greater support for Korean\nbusinesses investing in Indonesia. ***<\/p>\n<p>News Recomendation<\/p>\n<p>Loading latest news\u2026..<\/p>",
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