Accepting The Delegation Of The President Of Korea, The Speaker Of The House Of Representatives Encourages The Protection Of Indonesian Migrant Workers

Chairman of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, received a visit from the Special Envoy Delegation of the President of the Republic of Korea at the DPR Building. (IST)

JAKARTA - The Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, received a visit from the Special Envoy Delegation of the President of the Republic of Korea, Cho Jeong-Sik, Seo Young-Kyo, and Lee Jae-Gang at the DPR Building. During this meeting, Puan pushed for discussion of updates for the placement of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in Korea which is currently being delayed.

Puan congratulated the election of the new President of the Republic of Korea, Lee Jae-Myung. He also called the visit of the special envoy of the President of Korea to the DPR an honor.

"Of course I want to congratulate you. I hope that under his leadership, the Republic of Korea will progress and his progress will have a positive impact on stability in the East Asian Region," said Puan in her remarks at the Parliament Complex, Tuesday, August 12.

Puan hopes that President Lee Jae-Myung can bring bilateral relations between Indonesia and the Republic of Korea to develop positively, and benefit the people in the two countries.

"The visit of ladies and gentlemen as the Special Envoy of the President of Korea reflects the commitment of the new Korean government to continue to develop good relations between Indonesia and Korea," said Puan.

According to Puan, Indonesia and the Republic of Korea have the same value as a country that upholds democracy, human rights, and the rule of law. In a world situation full of uncertainty, Puan assessed, the two countries need to continue to strengthen cooperation to promote peace, stability, and prosperity in the region.

"The two countries also need to advance international cooperation, and encourage the end of war and conflict. We must jointly change the face of the world marked by war in various regions into a peaceful world. So that we can improve the welfare of the people of the two countries," said Puan.

Fellow economies of the world's largest members of the G20, Indonesia and Korea are considered to have aspirations as intermediate powers. Puan said that the collaboration, among others, could be carried out through MIKTA, to bridge the position difference of various countries of great strength.

"In addition, through ASEAN+3 (Korea, Japan, RRT), Indonesia and the Republic of Korea can also work together to advance development in Southeast Asia and East Asia," he said.

Meanwhile, at the legislative level, said Puan, the parliaments of the two countries are both members of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and often meet in various forums. Puan also supports the position of the Parliament of the Republic of Korea as an observer (observer) at the ASEAN Inter-Parliamentary Assembly (AIPA).

Given the importance of strengthening the cooperation between the two parliaments, the Indonesian House of Representatives has also formed a Parliamentary Bilateral Friendship Group (GKSB) with the Korean National Assembly during the 2024-2029 term. Puan hopes that the parliamentary diplomacy of the two countries will also contribute to strengthening Indonesia-Korean relations, especially inter-community relations represented by the council.

"I have received information that the upcoming MIKTA Parliament Speaker meeting will be held in Seoul, November 12, 2025. I plan to attend the meeting," he said.

Furthermore, the former Coordinating Minister for Human Development and Culture underlined the issue of Indonesian Migrant Workers (PMI) in Korea. Puan then encouraged discussion regarding the cooperation in placing PMI in Korea, which is currently being delayed.

Because Puan said, the MOU Employment Summit System (EPS) between Indonesia and Korea has not been extended because the Korean side does not agree with the protection element of fishery workers.

"PMI in Korea are workers who have high enthusiasm for work and are productive. So that they will certainly contribute positively to the Korean economy," said Puan.

The Speaker of the House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, received a visit from the delegation of the Korean presidential envoy. Photo: Public Relations Bureau of the Chair of the Indonesian House of Representatives