President Prabowo Subianto has reaffirmed his commitment to\nstrengthening relations between Indonesia and South Korea. Prabowo then\nquoted the South Korean proverb \u2018Hamkke Gamyeon Meolli Ganda\u2019, which\nmeans that if one travels together, one will go far together.<\/p>\n
This was stated by Prabowo at a state luncheon with South Korean\nPresident Lee Jae Myung at the Presidential Palace of the Republic of\nKorea, Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House), on Wednesday (1\/4\/2026). Prabowo\ninitially expressed that he felt honoured to be hosted by President Lee\nJae Myung.<\/p>\n
\u201cYour Excellency President Lee Jae Myung, distinguished guests,\nladies and gentlemen. Annyeong haseyo. It is a great honour for me to be\nhere after the very productive discussions and results we have achieved\ntoday,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Prabowo then highlighted the enhancement of bilateral relations to a\nspecial comprehensive strategic partnership, which he regarded as an\nimportant milestone. He stated that this achievement reflects the trust\nand shared vision between Indonesia and South Korea.<\/p>\n
\u201cI am confident that these milestones will provide tangible and\nsustainable benefits for our societies, while further strengthening the\nbonds that unite us. We have many similarities in history and shared\ninterests,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Prabowo also praised South Korea\u2019s rapid progress in industry,\nscience, and technology. According to him, these achievements serve as\nboth inspiration and opportunities to strengthen complementary\ncollaborations, considering Indonesia\u2019s vast resources.<\/p>\n
\u201cBoth our countries had to fight very hard for independence. The\nRepublic of Korea has succeeded in becoming a highly advanced industrial\nnation. We admire your achievements. We admire your discipline, hard\nwork, and spirit to always overcome various challenges,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Prabowo then quoted a Korean proverb in his speech, meaning that if\none walks together, one will go further. This embodies the spirit in\nbuilding long-term cooperation that not only benefits the present but\nalso future generations.<\/p>\n
\u201cI understand there is a highly valued Korean proverb that goes:\nHamkke gamyeon meolli ganda. If we walk together, we will go far,\u201d he\nsaid.<\/p>\n
\u201cIn this spirit, what we do today, what we achieve today, and what we\nstrive for today will benefit the future generations of both our\ncountries,\u201d he continued.<\/p>\n
At the end of his speech, Prabowo invited all attendees to raise\ntheir glasses as a symbol of the increasingly close friendship between\nIndonesia and South Korea.<\/p>\n
\u201cAllow me to invite Your Excellency, distinguished guests, and\ncolleagues to stand and raise our glasses together, for the enduring\nfriendship and ever-closer ties between Indonesia and the Republic of\nKorea. A friendship that will withstand the test of time and remain\nstrong amid evolving global dynamics. Kamsahamnida,\u201d he said.<\/p>", "url": "https:\/\/jawawa.id\/newsitem\/prabowo-quotes-hamkke-gamyeon-meolli-ganda-affirms-indonesia-and-south-korea-advancing-together-1775040657", "image": "" }, "sponsor": "Okusi Associates", "sponsor_url": "https:\/\/okusiassociates.com" }