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 Republic of Korea has placed a strong emphasis on climate change mitigation as part of its global development efforts. A key focus of the country’s Overseas Development Assistance (ODA) projects is to achieve carbon neutrality and support the Green New Deal—initiatives that aim to promote a low-carbon economy both domestically and internationally. The Korean […]
A groundbreaking ceremony for the “Forest and Land Fire Management Center” building was held on Monday, December 2, 2024. This event was carried out by the Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center, the Directorate of Forest and Land Fire Management, the Directirate General of Climate Change Management, MoEF and the Sumatera Regional Climate Change Management Center. The […]
Gelam (Melaleuca leucadendron) is a versatile tree species known for its various benefits, The wood obtained from the gelam tree, commonly referred to as Dolken, is known for its strength and is often used in light construction projects. One of the standout features of gelam wood is its natural resistance to moisture. This characteristic arises […]
Forest and land fires, known locally as “kebakaran hutan dan lahan” or “karhutla,” represent one of the most significant environmental challenges faced by Indonesia. These fires have far-reaching consequences, including the destruction of natural resources, adverse impacts on public health, disruption of education and transportation, the loss of wildlife habitats, and the extinction of valuable […]
Jambi, Indonesia, 6 August 2024 – The Korea Forest Service (KFS), represented by Dr. Nam Song Hee, Director General of International Affairs Bureau, along with a team of delegates from Korea, made an official visit to Indonesia. This visit is part of the implementation of the Framework Agreement between the Ministry of Environment and Forestry of the […]
The Restoration and Maintenance project of the Peatland in Jambi, Indonesia, is a collaborative effort between the Korea Forest Service (KFS) of the Republic of Korea and the Ministry of Environment and Forestry (KLHK) of the Republic of Indonesia through Korea-Indonesia Forest Cooperation Center (KIFC). This project aims to restore the burnt peatland in the […]
On April 16, 2024, the Director of the Korea-Indonesia Forestry Cooperation Center(KIFC) – Mr. Cho Junkuy attended the Halal Bi Halal event hosted by the Indonesian Ministry of Environment and Forestry. During the event, he exchanged greetings with Minister Siti Nurbaya and Vice Minister Aluedohong, and requested continuous support for the development of forestry cooperation […]
