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OK (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in paras 7-8; CHANGES headline, lead, photos) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties, with defense industry cooperation expected to be high on the agenda. Prabowo arrived in Seoul on Tuesday for a three-day state visit for his second meeting with Lee, following their talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea last year. President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pose for a photo ahead of their summit talks at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap) South Korea plans to sign a deal to export 16 KF-21 jets to Indonesia, which would mark the country's first overseas sale of indigenous fighter jets. Korea Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang prev (LEAD) Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo hold summit talks with eye on defense cooperation Next (LEAD) Lee, Indonesia's Prabowo hold summit talks with eye on defense cooperation

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(ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in paras 7-8; CHANGES headline, lead, photos)
By Kim Eun-jung
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties, with defense industry cooperation expected to be high on the agenda.
Prabowo arrived in Seoul on Tuesday for a three-day state visit for his second meeting with Lee, following their talks on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in South Korea last year.
The talks are expected to focus on expanding defense industry cooperation, particularly the joint development of the KF-21 fighter jet, which Lee has described as a "model example" of global defense cooperation.
President Lee Jae Myung (R) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto pose for a photo ahead of their summit talks at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap)
South Korea plans to sign a deal to export 16 KF-21 jets to Indonesia, which would mark the country's first overseas sale of indigenous fighter jets.
They are also expected to discuss ways to strengthen South Korea's relations with the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), along with broader security and global issues, including the Korean Peninsula and the Middle East, according to presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung.
Indonesia, a key ASEAN member with the world's fourth-largest population and abundant natural resources, is considered a strategic partner for South Korea.
During their meeting, Lee plans to award Prabowo the Grand Order of Mugunghwa, South Korea's highest honor, in recognition of his contributions to strengthening bilateral ties, including support for Korean companies operating in the Southeast Asian nation, Kang said.
He will also present Prabowo with a traditional Korean bow set and a martial arts book from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), reflecting the Indonesian president's strong interest in martial arts, shaped by his background as a former Army general and defense minister, she added.
President Lee Jae Myung (L) and Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto review an honor guard during a welcoming ceremony for Prabowo at Cheong Wa Dae on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap)
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- OK (ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in paras 7-8; CHANGES headline, lead, photos) By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held summit talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on Wednesday to discuss bilateral ties, with defense industry cooperation expected to be high on the agenda.
- He will also present Prabowo with a traditional Korean bow set and a martial arts book from the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910), reflecting the Indonesian president's strong interest in martial arts, shaped by his background as a former Army general and defense minister, she added.
- Korea-Indonesia partnership for KF-21 fighter jets as 'model' defense cooperation (LEAD) Lee hails homegrown KF-21 fighter jets as leap forward into world's top 4 defense powerhouse Top diplomats of S.
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This article covers lee, prabowo, korea topics. Notable strengths include discussion of lee. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 680.