In a press release issued by Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry on 1 September 2026, Minister of Forestry Raja Juli Antoni emphasized that September is a crucial phase for forest and land fire management in Indonesia. Although fire-control conditions had improved in several areas during August, he called for continued vigilance and stronger coordination as extreme […]
The Republic of Korea and the Republic of Indonesia continue to strengthen their cooperation in the forestry sector through the cooperation project “Development of Forest and Land Fire Management System in South Sumatra, Indonesia”. The project was established in 2023 under a Letter of Arrangement (LoA) between the Korea Forest Service (KFS) and the Ministry […]
Korea–Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC) participated in Jambore Nasional XII Tahun 2026, held at Bumi Perkemahan dan Graha Wisata (Buperta) Cibubur, East Jakarta, from 14–20 August 2026. Through an interactive exhibition booth at the Global Development Village (GDV), KIFC introduced its forestry cooperation projects and initiatives while promoting greater awareness of sustainable forest management and […]
OKI, SOUTH SUMATRA (7 August 2026) – The Minister of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. Raja Juli Antoni, visited the Manggala Agni DAOPS XVII/OKI in Kayuagung, Ogan Komering Ilir, South Sumatra, on Thursday, 6 August 2026, to review the progress of the Development of Forest and Land Fire Management System in South Sumatra […]
OKI, July 3, 2026 – Forest and land fires (karhutla) remain a recurring challenge for Indonesia, particularly in fire-prone regions like South Sumatra. The unique characteristics of peatlands, which pose a risk of underground fires, combined with extreme terrains, demand peak readiness from both personnel and field operational equipment. In response to the 2026 climate […]
Ogan Komering Ilir, June 25, 2026 – Reliable operational vehicles play a crucial role in enabling a rapid response to forest and land fires, particularly in peatland areas where access is often challenging. To strengthen operational preparedness, the Directorate of Forest Fire Control under the Directorate General of Forest Law Enforcement, Ministry of Forestry of […]
Bali, 15 June 2026 – The Korea–Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC) conducted a field visit to the Mangrove Information Center (MIC) Bali as part of ongoing efforts to explore future cooperation on mangrove management and rehabilitation between the Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia and the Korea Forest Service (KFS). The visit follows […]
Moving forward to strengthen preparedness against the threat of forest and land fires (karhutla), the Ministry of Forestry (Kemenhut) of the Republic of Indonesia—through the Directorate of Forest Fire Control and the Bureau of Public Relations and International Cooperation—officially opened the Basic Training on Forest Fire Suppression in Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI), South Sumatra, on […]
Bandung, June 7, 2026 – The Main Atrium of 23 Paskal Shopping Center in Bandung was buzzing with high energy for three consecutive days (June 5–7, 2026). Amidst the vibrant K-Pop and K-Beauty vibes, a unique attraction stole the spotlight and captured the hearts of thousands of Bandung residents: natural health secrets straight from the […]
The Government of the Republic of Indonesia and the Government of the Republic of Korea have strengthened their collaboration in efforts to control forest and land fires (karhutla) through the development of the “Forest and Land Fire Management Center” in South Sumatra (22 April 2026). The facility will soon be complemented by supporting accommodation facilities […]
