JAKARTA, Indonesia — The South Korean government will reduce subsidies for biomass energy after rising domestic and international criticism of its link to deforestation. Environmental activists generally applauded the reforms but criticized loopholes and slow timelines for phasing out the subsidies.

TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - South Korea will begin an impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Yoon Suk Yeol was impeached after declaring martial law that lasted only 6 hours. His decision plunged South Korea into its worst political turmoil in decades.

The Ministry of Trade said that South Korea is one of Indonesia's key economic partners in East Asia, with total trade amounting to 18.37 billion U.S. dollars from January to November 2024.

Muhammad Shohibul Fikri UpDaniel Marthin compete during the men doubles match between Muhammad Shohibul FikriDa

South Korean and United States investigators are still probing the cause of the crash of Jeju Air flight 2216.

Central Jakarta, Indonesia - Fire destroyed hundreds of House at Kemayoran, Central Jakarta, Jakarta, Indonesia. The fire caused thousands of residents to evacuate to near by area. No casualties from the fire.

Yoon's appearance in court triggered chaotic scenes in nearby streets, where thousands of his fervent supporters rallied for hours.

South Korea's acting president Choi Sang-mok said on Tuesday he hoped for bilateral relations with Washington to develop more reciprocally under the Trump administration, citing concerns about how U.S.

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol attended on Tuesday, January 21, 2025, a Constitutional Court hearing of his impeachment trial.

Grand Hyatt Jakarta welcomes the year of the Wood Snake with an array of culinary delights that pay homage to the rich traditions of Sichuan and South Korea

The new Trump administration’s recommitment to the Quad this week will give Australia – and fellow members Japan and India – cause for optimism even as it compounds an aura of irrelevance now hanging over the ASEAN bloc.

U.S. foreign policy, in relation to Indonesia, under Secretary of State Marco Rubio is likely to put focus on economic and security cooperation.