Green economy reshapes Korea-Indonesia relations

The newly announced Special Comprehensive Strategic Partnership between South Korea and Indonesia has drawn attention to security cooperation and expanding trade ties. Yet its deeper significance may be found in the development of green industrial cooperation. The joint statement released during President Prabowo Subianto’s state visit to Seoul in April included several priorities linked to the future economy, including electric vehicles, batteries, critical minerals, clean energy, carbon capture and storage, artificial intelligence and green growth. These areas reflect a broader transformation across Asia, where energy transition, industrial strategy and economic security are becoming interconnected. For South Korea, this shift matters. Korean industries such as batteries, semiconductors, shipbuilding, electric vehicles and advanced manufacturing depend heavily on stable supply chains, technological competitiveness and access to strategic resources. Indonesia, with some of the world’s largest nickel reserves, has demonstrated its importance to Korea. But Jakarta does not want to re

Original source: Korea Times