21 Cannon Salvos Welcome Prabowo in South Korea
JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - The arrival of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Prabowo Subianto, in Seoul, Republic of Korea or South Korea, on Tuesday (31/3/2026), was welcomed by cannon blasts as a sign of respect from the hosts. According to the Presidential Secretariat, there were 21 cannon salvo blasts resounding as a form of state honour for Prabowo. The aircraft carrying Prabowo landed at Seongnam Military Air Base around 19:15 local time. At the foot of the aircraft stairs, the Head of State was greeted with honours from 20 personnel of the guard of honour unit. Several South Korean dignitaries also welcomed President Prabowo, including the Minister of Climate, Energy, and Environment of the Republic of Korea, Kim Sungwhan, the Ambassador Designate of the Republic of Korea to Indonesia, Yoon Soongu, and the Head of State Protocol of the Republic of Korea, Kim Tae-jin. Meanwhile, from the Indonesian side, the Ambassador of the Republic of Indonesia to the Republic of Korea, Cecep Herawan, and the Indonesian Defence Attaché in Seoul, Colonel Pilot Muhammad Arif, were present. During his stay in Seoul, Prabowo is scheduled to undertake a series of state visits, including a welcoming ceremony by the President of the Republic of Korea at the Blue House. This visit is expected to further strengthen friendly relations and strategic partnerships between Indonesia and the Republic of Korea, as well as open up broader and mutually beneficial cooperation opportunities in the future. From the tarmac, Prabowo immediately proceeded to the hotel where he will stay during his time in Seoul. Prabowo’s arrival was also warmly and enthusiastically welcomed by Indonesian citizens living in South Korea. The Head of State immediately received the flowers with a smile and appreciated the welcome given. Previously, the President of Indonesia along with his entourage departed from Haneda Airport, Tokyo, Japan, at 17:15 local time after carrying out a series of official visits including a state call with Japanese Emperor Naruhito to a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.