Indonesia Sends 357 Migrant Workers to South Korea and Germany

Jakarta (ANTARA) - Minister for the Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (P2MI) Mukhtarudin dispatched 357 Indonesian migrant workers to South Korea and Germany through the Government-to-Government (G-to-G) programme at the BBPPMPV Bispar in Depok, West Java, on Monday.

Mukhtarudin praised all participants for completing the lengthy process, from registration and selection to the waiting list and the issuance of their Standard Labour Contracts (SLCs).

“Your struggle does not end here; it is the beginning of a journey towards a better future. Approach this opportunity not only as a chance to work, but also to learn, gain experience and improve your skills,” Mukhtarudin said in a statement.

Of the 357 migrant workers, 354 have been placed in South Korea and three nurses in Germany.

He said he hoped the workers would become part of the global talent circulation, bringing home knowledge, expertise and international networks to support Indonesia’s development.

Mukhtarudin also said that the adjustment to air-ticket costs on 12 October had been influenced by global conditions and fluctuations in the US dollar exchange rate.

The government is continuing to coordinate with relevant parties to keep costs affordable, maintain service quality and ensure departures run smoothly.

According to data from the Ministry of Protection of Indonesian Migrant Workers (KP2MI), 4,144 workers have so far been placed in South Korea through the G-to-G programme: 2,294 in manufacturing, 1,824 in fisheries and 26 in services. Meanwhile, 138 Indonesian migrant workers have been placed in Germany through its G-to-G programme, bringing the total since 2023 to 500.

He said he hoped placements would continue to increase in 2026 and exceed the previous year’s total.

“The success of a placement programme is measured not only by the number of workers sent abroad, but also by improvements in the quality of Indonesia’s human resources,” he said.