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 […]
Seoul, Republic of Korea – 1 April 2026 – The Ministry of Forestry of the Republic of Indonesia and the Korea Forest Service (KFS) strengthened their long-standing partnership through the signing of two strategic cooperation agreements during the Korea–Indonesia High-level Bilateral Meeting on Forestry Cooperation held in Seoul, Republic of Korea. The agreements were signed […]
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 […]
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 […]
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”
