The Concept Of Learning By Working, Moeldoko Opens Opportunities For Young Indonesian Farmers To South Korea

Presidential Chief of Staff Moeldoko met South Korean National Assembly Member Mr Hong Moon Pyo at the Korean National Assembly Building Seoul, South Korea, Monday 27 November. (Ist)

SEOUL - Presidential Chief of Staff (KSP) Moeldoko met South Korea's National Assembly Member, Mr. Hong Moon Pyo at the Korean National Assembly Building Seoul, South Korea (South Korea), Monday 27 November. They discussed opportunities for young Indonesian farmers to work in South Korea with the concept of learning by working. So they (young farmers) can learn, but still get wages from their work, said Moeldoko at the event. This meeting was also attended by a number of Korean National Assembly members and South Korean entrepreneurs in the agriculture and energy fields. They discussed a plan of cooperation that would bring bilateral relations between the two countries to a higher level.The meeting was not only a moment of celebrating 50 years of cooperation between South Korea and Indonesia, but also became a stage to detail future cooperation plans. The main focus of the talk involved agriculture, green energy, and the application of digital technology in the agricultural sector. In the context of the half-century of cooperation, Moeldoko conveyed a roadmap that President Joko Widodo had prepared. This roadmap marks Indonesia's commitment to achieving Golden Indonesia in 2045, a country that celebrates one century of independence with per capita income that exceeds USD 23 thousand. Moeldoko conveyed the idea of being able to send young Indonesian farmers to South Korea through the Advanced Tani Nusantara organization. This step aims to provide opportunities for young Indonesian farmers to gain modern agricultural knowledge from South Korea, as well as to undergo modern agricultural transformations and technology. This step can be continued with investment from South Korea in modern agriculture, so that Indonesia can meet tropical fruit needs for the South Korean market. Moeldoko highlighted the South Korean steps that started the Kolil rice cultivation in 1961, and managed to achieve self-similarity within a period of ten years. Currently, said Moeldoko, Indonesia is in the innovation stage of M70D's superior rice seed development research, which promises results at 70 days of rice age or more quickly 20 days with the results of twice as much national average production.Hong Moon Pyo expressed his highest appreciation for Indonesia's efforts, especially Moeldoko, in establishing agricultural cooperation with South Korea. According to him, Indonesia has great potential due to its large land, large number of farmers, and the readiness of technology and digital. Indonesia is a potential partner that South Korea can

Hong also welcomes more in-depth cooperation opportunities, especially to open opportunities for young Indonesian farmers. He hopes that the meeting can be the beginning for young Indonesian farmers to learn while working, take advantage of South Korea's experience and success in developing modern agriculture. This meeting marks the first step towards closer cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea in agriculture and green energy. The two countries affirm their commitment to creating a bright and sustainable future.