Defense Cooperation

Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto met South Korean President Lee Jae-myung on the sidelines of the 2025 APEC Summit in Gyeongju, discussing K-Pop's popularity in Indonesia and the continuation of the KF-21 fighter jet project. The bilateral meeting highlighted strong ties between the two nations in culture, economy, and defense. Prabowo praised the efficient organization of the APEC event.