Indonesia & South Korea
62 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated Aug 22, 2026
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International
Indonesia: Non-aligned nation positioned as a potential mediator, which could boost its diplomatic standing.
South Korea: Seeks to revive dialogue with North Korea; Indonesian mediation could support its engagement efforts.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Indonesia: Indonesia is overhauling its trade policies for key commodities, aiming to increase tax revenues and strengthen oversight. This move centralizes control over exports of coal, palm oil, and iron alloys through a new state-owned enterprise, potentially affecting its relationships with major trading partners like China and attracting new investors like the United States.
South Korea: South Korea is a major importer of Indonesian palm oil, coal, and nickel, and will be affected by the new trade policies.
May 22, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia>>> is included in the group of countries facing a proposed 10% additional tariff for not effectively enforcing a prohibition on forced labor imports.
South Korea: South Korea>>> is included in the group of countries facing a 12.5% additional tariff due to alleged failures in enforcing forced labor import prohibitions.
Jun 02, 2026 · 125 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia faces a 10% tariff; its government will negotiate to protect national interests.
South Korea: South Korea said it will maintain close communication with the U.S. to preserve trade benefits, noting the combined duties should not exceed 15%.
Apr 20, 2026 · 318 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is rapidly scaling infrastructure to meet rising digital demand in the data center market.
South Korea: South Korea is strengthening its position in the data center market through tax incentives and supportive policies.
Jun 12, 2026 · 6 articles
Domestic
Indonesia: Competitor for AI investments; may lose opportunities to Philippines.
South Korea: Participant; benefits from supply chain security and tech collaboration.
Jul 31, 2026 · 6 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia's resilient fuel demand, supported by subsidies, keeps it a key buyer of gasoline, benefiting exporters like India.
South Korea: South Korea is a gasoline supplier to Indonesia but offers limited additional volume growth due to crude supply uncertainty.
Aug 19, 2026 · 8 articles
Regulatory
Indonesia: Indonesia is listed as a jurisdiction restricting Polymarket, contributing to the global trend. Its action is not detailed but adds to the pressure.
South Korea: South Korea is the jurisdiction imposing the block, reflecting its strict gambling laws. The action may affect domestic users' access to prediction markets and could influence other countries' regulatory approaches.
Aug 18, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia>>> banned nickel ore exports to encourage in-country processing, becoming a dominant producer, but now faces overproduction and falling prices.
South Korea: South Korea is among the allies building reserves or financing alternative supply chains to reduce exposure to Chinese production of critical minerals.
May 20, 2026 · 15 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is a destination for outbound Korean travelers using GLN's services.
South Korea: South Korea's tourism and retail sectors benefit from increased payment convenience for international visitors, potentially boosting economic activity.
Aug 10, 2026 · 11 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is the location of the airport and the beneficiary of the safety upgrade, with potential positive effects on its aviation sector.
South Korea: South Korea hosts DeTect's APAC office, which will manage the project, but the country itself is not a direct party.
Aug 11, 2026 · 9 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia is receiving assistance from Canada with English language training for its military personnel, indicating a broader regional cooperation effort.
South Korea: South Korea>>> is praised for strengthening its security commitments, aligning with the United States>>>' call for greater burden-sharing.
May 25, 2026 · 242 articles
International
Indonesia: ASEAN member with South China Sea claims, affected by disputes.
South Korea: Attended meetings, discussed regional security.
Jul 19, 2026 · 131 articles
Tech
Indonesia: Indonesia hosts CJ CheilJedang — CJ Biomaterials' manufacturing facility, positioning it as a production hub for PHA bioplastics.
South Korea: South Korea is home to CJ Group, and its corporate support is crucial for CJ CheilJedang — CJ Biomaterials' operations and expansion.
Aug 10, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Indonesia: Host country where the CSR activities take place; the initiative supports local education infrastructure in Bekasi, West Java.
South Korea: Home country of LX Pantos; the event highlights the Korean company's overseas CSR efforts.
Jul 20, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia urged Israel to release all detained activists and confirmed its nationals were aboard the flotilla, condemning the interception.
South Korea: South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung questioned the legal grounds for Israel's actions and called the detention of its citizens 'excessive and inhumane'.
May 18, 2026 · 347 articles
Business
Indonesia: Importer of US wheat.
South Korea: Issued tenders for US wheat, indicating demand.
Jun 03, 2026 · 91 articles
Regulatory
Indonesia: Indonesia is mentioned as one of the countries that have already introduced or announced age-based restrictions for children's access to social media, indicating a global trend.
South Korea: South Korea is studying or developing similar approaches to age-based social media restrictions, highlighting the international scope of this regulatory trend.
May 22, 2026 · 56 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia also received a large shipment of VinFast EVs, reflecting its role in VinFast's Southeast Asian expansion.
South Korea: South Korea also saw EV sales double, indicating growing demand in the region.
Aug 05, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Indonesia: Bank Indonesia increased interest rates to prop up the fragile rupiah, indicating that global economic instability, partly fueled by the Middle East conflict, is impacting emerging markets.
South Korea: South Korea has a tanker crossing the Strait of Hormuz in cooperation with Iran, demonstrating its efforts to maintain energy supplies despite the disruptions.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
Regulatory
Indonesia: Indonesia is listed as one of the illegal markets for which Sportradar allegedly tailored product offerings.
South Korea: South Korea is listed as one of the illegal markets where Sportradar allegedly had direct technical connections with illegal clients.
May 21, 2026 · 278 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is a destination for US wheat exports, indicating demand in the international market.
South Korea: South Korea is a destination for US wheat exports, indicating demand in the international market.
Jun 08, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is one of the countries where the EBC Elite Demo Trading Competition is being held, providing a market for new traders.
South Korea: South Korea is one of the countries where the EBC Elite Demo Trading Competition is being held, offering a top prize.
May 26, 2026 · 8 articles
Business
Indonesia: Hosts a manufacturing unit, contributing to global operations.
South Korea: Hosts a manufacturing unit, contributing to global operations.
Aug 17, 2026 · 23 articles
Regulatory
Indonesia: Indonesia has announced plans or introduced legislation for age-based restrictions on children's social media access, following Australia's pioneering ban. This event demonstrates the growing international adoption of similar regulatory frameworks.
South Korea: South Korea is studying or developing similar approaches to Australia's social media ban for minors, indicating a growing international interest in such regulations.
Apr 20, 2026 · 245 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is included in the partnership territory for Cosela commercialisation.
South Korea: South Korea is included in the partnership territory for Cosela commercialisation.
Jul 21, 2026 · 8 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia called on Israel to release activists and ensure their safety.
South Korea: South Korea is involved as its citizens were detained, with President Lee Jae Myung criticizing Israel's actions as excessive and inhumane.
May 11, 2026 · 183 articles
International
Indonesia: Indonesia exempted from textile tariffs due to U.S. cotton imports.
South Korea: South Korea faces potential tariffs from ongoing investigations.
Jul 16, 2026 · 305 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is another market for HIGHER Corporation, potentially benefiting from the partnership.
South Korea: South Korea is the home market for both companies and a key market for the collaboration.
Jul 27, 2026 · 7 articles
Business
Indonesia: Indonesia is a market where Antengene's drug is approved, broadening its market access.
South Korea: South Korea is a market with drug approval and insurance coverage, supporting Antengene's sales.
Jul 20, 2026 · 6 articles
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