South Korean President Offers Condolences to Prabowo over Fallen TNI Soldiers
Jakarta, CNBC Indonesia - South Korean President Lee Jae-myung expressed condolences over the deaths of three Indonesian National Army (TNI) soldiers who were carrying out a peacekeeping mission in Lebanon. Lee conveyed this during a bilateral meeting session with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto at the Blue House in Seoul on Wednesday (1/4/2026).
“I also wish to extend my deepest condolences to the TNI members participating in the peacekeeping maintenance operation in Lebanon who have lost their lives due to an explosion. On behalf of the South Korean people, I wish to convey the deepest condolences,” he said.
As reported, on Sunday (29/3/2026), an Indonesian peacekeeper personnel attached to the United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon (UNIFIL) mission, Private First Class Farizal Rhomadon, was killed in an indirect artillery attack near Adchit Al Qusayr in southern Lebanon. The incident occurred amid escalating conflict between Israel and armed groups in the region.
The Ministry of Defence subsequently confirmed the deaths of two other Indonesian personnel on Monday (30/3/2026) as the intensity of the conflict in the area increased.
In a statement at the UN Security Council forum, Indonesia’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Umar Hadi, issued a strong statement regarding the Indonesian casualties.
“I am certain that this sense of grief, anger, and frustration is also widely felt by the global community. I am moved by the outpouring of condolences, support, and solidarity from council members and the broader international community,” he said on Tuesday (31/3/2026) local time.
Umar Hadi also mentioned the names of the three fallen TNI personnel as a mark of respect in the forum, namely Major Infantry Zulmi Aditya Iscandar (33), Sergeant First Class Muhammad Nurkwan (25), and Lance Corporal Farahizal Ramadan (27).
He stated that Private First Class Fahrial lost his life while carrying out duties at our post in Ashit Aluzer. Meanwhile, Major Zulmi and Sergeant First Class Muhammad lost their lives in an attack on their convoy while providing logistical support in Bani Hayad.
“We cannot accept the killing of these peacekeepers,” he said.
Meanwhile, the Israeli attack also injured five other peacekeepers, namely Captain Sultan Wiran Molana, Corporal Rico Praudia, Corporal Arif Kawan, Corporal Bayou Prakoso, and Private Denny Rianto.
He urged all relevant parties to ensure the swift, safe, and dignified repatriation of the bodies of the three deceased personnel, and to provide the best medical care and comprehensive treatment for the five injured peacekeepers to ensure their full and rapid recovery.
Umar Hadi also emphasised that this incident was triggered by the ongoing escalation of conflict driven by Israeli actions in Lebanon. Indonesia expressed its solidarity with the Lebanese government and people.
“Indonesia strongly condemns the Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, which constitute a serious violation of Lebanon’s sovereignty and territorial integrity,” he said.
He assessed that these repeated attacks are not mere incidents but deliberate assaults aimed at weakening UNIFIL and obstructing its ability to fulfil the mandate of Resolution 1701. These attacks also pose a direct threat to international peace and security and may constitute war crimes under international law.
“Allow me to reiterate, we demand an investigation by the United Nations, not excuses from Israel. We demand that the Security Council follow the progress of the investigation and promptly follow up on its results. We demand that the perpetrators be held legally accountable,” Umar Hadi stated.
According to him, impunity must not become the norm, and attacks on peacekeepers must not be repeated or tolerated.
Indonesia also demanded firm assurances from all involved parties, including Israel, to comply with their obligations under international law to immediately cease attacks and aggressive behaviour that endanger UN personnel and property, and to refrain from any actions that could further escalate hostilities.
“The safety and security of peacekeepers must remain our top priority. Amid rising hostilities, the council and the Secretary-General must promptly implement emergency measures to ensure full protection for UNIFIL personnel and assets,” he said.
“The Security Council must take firm action to prevent hostilities and attacks on peacekeepers in the future,” he added.