Moment Prabowo Proudly Meets Sugianto in South Korea, the Indonesian Migrant Worker Who Saved 7 Elderly from Forest Fire

JAKARTA, KOMPAS.com - President Prabowo Subianto met with an Indonesian Migrant Worker (PMI) who saved elderly people from a fire some time ago, Sugianto, during a state visit to Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday (1/4/2026).

The meeting took place at a state luncheon at the Presidential Palace of the Republic of Korea, Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House).

Sugianto was honourably invited by South Korean President Lee Jae Myung while hosting Prabowo and the visiting delegation to South Korea.

During the meeting, Prabowo showed a gesture of pride towards the PMI from Indramayu, West Java, for his heroic actions some time ago.

Not only that, Prabowo appeared to shake hands with Sugianto, who was wearing a complete suit and standing next to President Lee.

The three also chatted briefly, with Sugianto positioned in the middle between the two presidents.

Before leaving Sugianto, Prabowo gave a short but meaningful message.

“Take good care of yourself, they like you,” said Prabowo proudly.

For information, Sugianto’s heroic action made him known and admired by the people of South Korea and Indonesia.

At that time, Sugianto woke up the elderly people who were asleep when the fire engulfed the forest and surrounding areas.

He even carried them one by one to a safer area.

His action received attention because it was considered heroic.

Many South Korean media outlets made his name a national news headline.