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Strenthening Bilateral and Private Sector Synergy, Ministry of Forestry Enhances Human Capacity for Forest and Land Fire Control

Posted on June 8, 2026 |

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 […]

Bringing the Magic of Korean Forests to Bandung: KIFC Captivates Youth at K-Halal & Healthy Food Event 2026

Posted on June 7, 2026 |

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 […]

Indonesia–Korea Strengthen Wildfire Management through Development of Forest and Land Fire Management Center in Ogan Komering Ilir

Posted on April 22, 2026 |

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 […]

Strengthening Environment Cooperation Through Seoul National University Field Visit in Indonesia

Posted on January 19, 2026 |

A delegation from Seoul National University (SNU) conducted a series of field visits to key forestry and conservation sites in Indonesia as part of the SNU in the World Program (SWP). The visit aimed to provide students with firsthand exposure to Indonesia’s forestry and environmental conservation initiatives while strengthening academic and institutional collaboration between Korea […]

Korea Forest Service at COP 30 with the Indonesian Ministry of Forestry: Strengthening Forest Fire Management System in Indonesia

Posted on November 20, 2025 |

The Korea Forest Service (KFS) participated in the 30th UN Climate Change Conference (COP 30) in Belem, Brazil, to present the progress of its collaboration with the Indonesia Ministry of Forestry in developing forest ad land fire management systems, particularly in South Sumatera. This engagement highlights the shared commitment of both countries to enhancing forest […]

Lomba Fotografi KIFC 2025

Posted on October 2, 2025 |

Dalam rangka mengapresiasi dedikasi para Manggala Agni, komunitas, aparat, dan mitra yang berjuang di garis terdepan di balik setiap upaya pengendalian karhutla termasuk pencegahan, pemadaman, serta pasca-kebakaran serta upaya rehabilitasi, restorasi, dan kerja sama strategis Indonesia–Korea, KIFC bersama Direktorat Pengendalian Kebakaran Hutan, Kementerian Kehutanan, mengadakan lomba foto bertema “Menjaga Hutan, Merawat Masa Depan: Apresiasi untuk Para Pengendali Karhutla”

Korea’s Strategic Steps to Support Forest Fire Management Efforts in Indonesia

Posted on August 8, 2025 |

Jakarta, August 8, 2025 – Official Development Assistance (ODA) is a crucial instrument in supporting sustainable development in developing countries. The Government of Korea is one of the nations actively contributing to global development efforts through ODA, including in Indonesia. This commitment is realized through various bilateral collaborations in the forestry sector, aiming to strengthen […]

Indonesia-Korea Collaboration to Improve Manggala Agni’s Capacity Through Technical Training on Two-Wheel Vehicle

Posted on August 4, 2025 |

Ogan Komering Ilir, June 25, 2025 – The Directorate of Forest Fire Management, under the Directorate General of Law Enforcement, Ministry of Forestry (MoF), in collaboration with the Korea Forest Service (KFS) through the Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC), to strengthened the capacity of Manggala Agni (Forest Fire Management Personnel) through a Technical Training (Bimtek) […]

Korea–Indonesia Collaboration Promotes Sustainable Forest Management Through K-Forest Food in Medan

Posted on June 25, 2025 |

Medan, 22 June 2025 — The Korea–Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC), in collaboration with the Embassy of the Republic of Korea and various Korean agencies, participated in the K-Halal & Healthy Food Consumer Experience Event held from 20–22 June 2025 at Sun Plaza, Medan. The event aimed to introduce the richness of Korean halal and […]

Strengthening Manggala Agni’s (Forest Fire Brigade) Capacity in South Sumatra

Posted on May 19, 2025 |

The Directorate of Forest Fire Management (PKH), Directorate General of Forest Law Enforcement, Ministry of Forestry (MoF), together with Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC), have strengthened the capacity of Manggala Agni through a Technical Training (Bimtek) on Water Pump Maintenance and Warehouse Management, held at the Manggala Agni DAOPS XVII Sumatra/Ogan Komering Ilir (OKI) Headquarters, […]