Puan Maharani Meets with Korean Parliament Chair

On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Speaker of the Indonesian House of Representatives, Puan Maharani, met with Woo Won-Shik, the Chair of the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, in Jakarta. The meeting highlighted issues of economic cooperation and the impact of strengthening cultural ties between Indonesia and Korea. Puan expressed gratitude to the South Korean government for awarding Indonesian migrant worker Sugianto for his bravery in rescuing elderly people during wildfires. Puan also highlighted the significance of social and cultural integration between the two nations. Woo Won-Shik’s visit served as an essential part of interparliamentary dialogue, reinforcing the bilateral relationships between Indonesia and Korea across various sectors. Puan emphasized that awards like Sugianto’s are reflections of the high moral values that should be nurtured in both cultures.