World
AI Analysis
S. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges | Yonhap News Agency
AI
AI Legal Analyst
Summary
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Indonesia on Wednesday forged an agreement to expand exchanges in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and cooperate in addressing global issues through the use of related technology, the science ministry said. The Seoul ministry and Jakarta's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on digital development on the occasion of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's three-day state visit to South Korea, according to officials Under the MOU, the two countries will aim to promote exchanges in a wide array of areas linked to the AI industry, including digital policies, next-generation communication technology and information protection. The two countries will establish a joint committee on digital development to pursue joint research projects and exchanges of experts. "South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to launch an official communication channel for the science, technology and communication sectors following the bilateral summit, seeking to make joint efforts for solidarity in the global basic AI community," Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said in a release. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges Next S.
## Summary
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Indonesia on Wednesday forged an agreement to expand exchanges in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and cooperate in addressing global issues through the use of related technology, the science ministry said. The Seoul ministry and Jakarta's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on digital development on the occasion of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's three-day state visit to South Korea, according to officials Under the MOU, the two countries will aim to promote exchanges in a wide array of areas linked to the AI industry, including digital policies, next-generation communication technology and information protection. The two countries will establish a joint committee on digital development to pursue joint research projects and exchanges of experts. "South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to launch an official communication channel for the science, technology and communication sectors following the bilateral summit, seeking to make joint efforts for solidarity in the global basic AI community," Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said in a release. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges Next S.
## Article Content
Facebook
X
More
Pinterest
Linked in
Tumblr
Reddit
Facebook Messenger
Copy URL
URL is copied.
OK
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Indonesia on Wednesday forged an agreement to expand exchanges in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and cooperate in addressing global issues through the use of related technology, the science ministry said.
The Seoul ministry and Jakarta's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on digital development on the occasion of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's three-day state visit to South Korea, according to officials
Under the MOU, the two countries will aim to promote exchanges in a wide array of areas linked to the AI industry, including digital policies, next-generation communication technology and information protection.
South Korea and Indonesia also announced the launch of the Global AI Universal Basic Society Solidarity Initiative, which centers on addressing global challenges in areas including health care and education by forging closer ties in the AI ecosystem.
The two countries will establish a joint committee on digital development to pursue joint research projects and exchanges of experts.
"South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to launch an official communication channel for the science, technology and communication sectors following the bilateral summit, seeking to make joint efforts for solidarity in the global basic AI community," Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said in a release.
Bae noted the two countries intend to play a leading role in addressing global AI-related agendas through mutually beneficial cooperation.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (L) speaks to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during their summit talks at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap)
colin@yna.co.kr
(END)
Related Articles
(2nd LD) Lee asks Indonesia's Prabowo to expand resource cooperation amid Mideast war
Lee hails S. Korea-Indonesia partnership for KF-21 fighter jets as 'model' defense cooperation
Keywords
#science ministry
#Indonesia
#AI
#Jakarta
Articles with issue keywords
Most Liked
(2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma
Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me'
(Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot
(News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation
(LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang'
Most Saved
(2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma
(News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation
Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me'
(Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot
Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold
Most Viewed
All Categories
(LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs
S. Korea to remove 'China (Taiwan)' label from e-arrival system after Taiwan's protest
(LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed
(News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break
Most Viewed More
Most Viewed Photos
Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang
Indonesian president visits S. Korea
Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang
Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang
prev
S. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges
Next
S. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges
---
## Expert Analysis
### Merits
N/A
### Areas for Consideration
- Korea-Indonesia partnership for KF-21 fighter jets as 'model' defense cooperation Keywords #science ministry #Indonesia #AI #Jakarta Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
### Implications
- The Seoul ministry and Jakarta's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on digital development on the occasion of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's three-day state visit to South Korea, according to officials Under the MOU, the two countries will aim to promote exchanges in a wide array of areas linked to the AI industry, including digital policies, next-generation communication technology and information protection.
- The two countries will establish a joint committee on digital development to pursue joint research projects and exchanges of experts. "South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to launch an official communication channel for the science, technology and communication sectors following the bilateral summit, seeking to make joint efforts for solidarity in the global basic AI community," Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said in a release.
- Korea-Indonesia partnership for KF-21 fighter jets as 'model' defense cooperation Keywords #science ministry #Indonesia #AI #Jakarta Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
- Korea to remove 'China (Taiwan)' label from e-arrival system after Taiwan's protest (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Indonesian president visits S.
### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, indonesia, digital topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 561.
OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Indonesia on Wednesday forged an agreement to expand exchanges in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and cooperate in addressing global issues through the use of related technology, the science ministry said. The Seoul ministry and Jakarta's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on digital development on the occasion of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's three-day state visit to South Korea, according to officials Under the MOU, the two countries will aim to promote exchanges in a wide array of areas linked to the AI industry, including digital policies, next-generation communication technology and information protection. The two countries will establish a joint committee on digital development to pursue joint research projects and exchanges of experts. "South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to launch an official communication channel for the science, technology and communication sectors following the bilateral summit, seeking to make joint efforts for solidarity in the global basic AI community," Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said in a release. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges Next S.
## Article Content
X
More
Linked in
Tumblr
Facebook Messenger
Copy URL
URL is copied.
OK
SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Indonesia on Wednesday forged an agreement to expand exchanges in the artificial intelligence (AI) industry and cooperate in addressing global issues through the use of related technology, the science ministry said.
The Seoul ministry and Jakarta's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on digital development on the occasion of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's three-day state visit to South Korea, according to officials
Under the MOU, the two countries will aim to promote exchanges in a wide array of areas linked to the AI industry, including digital policies, next-generation communication technology and information protection.
South Korea and Indonesia also announced the launch of the Global AI Universal Basic Society Solidarity Initiative, which centers on addressing global challenges in areas including health care and education by forging closer ties in the AI ecosystem.
The two countries will establish a joint committee on digital development to pursue joint research projects and exchanges of experts.
"South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to launch an official communication channel for the science, technology and communication sectors following the bilateral summit, seeking to make joint efforts for solidarity in the global basic AI community," Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said in a release.
Bae noted the two countries intend to play a leading role in addressing global AI-related agendas through mutually beneficial cooperation.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto (L) speaks to South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during their summit talks at the presidential office Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on April 1, 2026. (Yonhap)
colin@yna.co.kr
(END)
Related Articles
(2nd LD) Lee asks Indonesia's Prabowo to expand resource cooperation amid Mideast war
Lee hails S. Korea-Indonesia partnership for KF-21 fighter jets as 'model' defense cooperation
Keywords
#science ministry
#Indonesia
#AI
#Jakarta
Articles with issue keywords
Most Liked
(2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma
Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me'
(Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot
(News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation
(LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang'
Most Saved
(2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma
(News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation
Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me'
(Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot
Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold
Most Viewed
All Categories
(LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
Korean Air to enter emergency management mode over soaring fuel costs
S. Korea to remove 'China (Taiwan)' label from e-arrival system after Taiwan's protest
(LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed
(News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break
Most Viewed More
Most Viewed Photos
Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang
Indonesian president visits S. Korea
Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang
Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang
prev
S. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges
Next
S. Korea, Indonesia sign MOU to expand AI, digital development exchanges
---
## Expert Analysis
### Merits
N/A
### Areas for Consideration
- Korea-Indonesia partnership for KF-21 fighter jets as 'model' defense cooperation Keywords #science ministry #Indonesia #AI #Jakarta Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
### Implications
- The Seoul ministry and Jakarta's Ministry of Communications and Digital Affairs signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on digital development on the occasion of Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's three-day state visit to South Korea, according to officials Under the MOU, the two countries will aim to promote exchanges in a wide array of areas linked to the AI industry, including digital policies, next-generation communication technology and information protection.
- The two countries will establish a joint committee on digital development to pursue joint research projects and exchanges of experts. "South Korea and Indonesia have agreed to launch an official communication channel for the science, technology and communication sectors following the bilateral summit, seeking to make joint efforts for solidarity in the global basic AI community," Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon said in a release.
- Korea-Indonesia partnership for KF-21 fighter jets as 'model' defense cooperation Keywords #science ministry #Indonesia #AI #Jakarta Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang' Most Saved (2nd LD) Han Kang's 'We Do Not Part' wins NBCC Award for haunting portrayal of trauma (News Focus) Han Kang's NBCC win again spotlights art of translation Paik Kun-woo, at 80, says 'Music chose me' (Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot Liberal ex-prime minister to declare mayoral bid in conservative stronghold Most Viewed All Categories (LEAD) Trump calls on countries to 'go get your own oil' from Strait of Hormuz, or buy it from U.S.
- Korea to remove 'China (Taiwan)' label from e-arrival system after Taiwan's protest (LEAD) Lee urges bold measures to cope with concerns about energy situation, including emergency economic decree if needed (News Focus) With 'Arirang,' BTS proves endurance beyond long break Most Viewed More Most Viewed Photos Tass news agency's delegation in Pyongyang Indonesian president visits S.
### Expert Commentary
This article covers korea, indonesia, digital topics. Areas of concern are also raised. Readability: Flesch-Kincaid grade 0.0. Word count: 561.
korea
indonesia
digital
news
south
exchanges
global
expand
Original Source
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260401008200320