Jakarta, INTI - The governments of Indonesia and South Korea have agreed to a strategic partnership focused on improving the quality of public services, strengthening data security, and developing artificial intelligence (AI) talent.
This agreement was marked by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Indonesia’s Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs (Kemkomdigi) and South Korea’s Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT).
Minister of Komdigi Meutya Hafid and Minister of MSIT Bae Kyunghoon exchanged the agreement documents, witnessed by Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, at the Cheong Wa Dae (Blue House) Presidential Palace in Seoul, Republic of Korea, on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.
Agreement is Aimed for Better Quality of Technology
Meutya stated that this partnership is aimed at providing direct impacts that can be felt by the public.
"Through this collaboration, the government targets improving the quality of digital networks, including the development of next-generation communication technology. The public will experience more stable internet connections for schools, healthcare services, and business activities," she said, as stated on Kemkomdigi’s official website.
The partnership includes strengthening digital space oversight and data security to strengthen public protection from data leaks and information misuse. It also includes a digital literacy program to improve the public's ability to use technology safely and productively.
"We want the citizens to experience the results directly. The internet must be more stable for learning and working. Personal data must be more secure. Public services must be more accessible," she said.
Meutya also added that the development of AI should not stop at technology, but must address the needs of strategic sectors.
"We are directing the use of AI towards education, health, and food. Technology must help teachers teach, help health workers work faster, and help farmers make decisions," said Meutya.
Improvement in Human Resources in The Digital Tech Industry
In the economic sector, this partnership opens opportunities for digital entrepreneurs and startups by strengthening the ecosystem and collaborating with the private sector. On the human resources side, Indonesia will implement training programs, scholarships, and expert exchanges.
This partnership is aimed to increase the number of talent in AI and advanced technology ready to enter the industry. Meutya said that digital talent plays a crucial role, and the government wants more Indonesian youths to be involved in technology development, not just as users.
It also includes the utilization of AI infrastructure, including high-performance computing, to support domestic technology research and development. To ensure implementation is on target, the two countries will establish a joint committee tasked with overseeing the program and its results.
This five-year partnership will be implemented through various concrete programs in the education, health, and digital economy sectors. Through this initiative, the government hopes that the public will experience the tangible benefits of technology in their daily lives.
Conclusion
The Indonesian and South Korean governments have established a strategic partnership to improve public services, strengthen data security, and develop AI talent through enhanced digital networks, technological literacy, and the use of advanced computing infrastructure. The agreement, signed in Seoul, also includes training programs, scholarships, and expert exchanges, focusing on AI applications in the education, health, and food sectors. It will be implemented over five years under the supervision of a joint committee.
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