Our Projects

Exploring and strengthening Indonesia–Korea academic, cultural, and diplomatic collaboration through innovative programs and events.

Public Seminar: “Shaping the Future — Indonesia–Korea Relations After the 2024 Election”

A collaborative seminar by FISIP UI and the Korea Foundation Jakarta through KIC FISIP UI, featuring experts from Seoul National University, The Habibie Center, and Indonesia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Indonesia–Korea Sociocultural Exchange Fair

Marking the closing event of KIC’s 2024 program series, in collaboration with FIB UI and BEM FISIP UI, the program celebrated and reinforced KIC FISIP UI’s mission and partnership between Indonesia and South Korea. Featuring a public lecture on educational diplomacy and a talk show on globalization and youth culture, including side events such as an education showcase, cultural bazaar, and networking activities.

K-Book Collection Launching & Talkshow: “Beyond the Screen — Korean Social and Political Landscape through K-Contents”

To celebrate World Book Day 2025, KIC FISIP UI launched a new Korean Studies book collection donated by the Korea Foundation to MBRC FISIP UI. Featuring over 70 titles on Korean media, culture, and politics, the event also included a talk show exploring how K-Content mirrors Korea’s social and political realities and fosters cross-cultural understanding.

KIC FISIP UI Opening Event & Book Launching: “Advancing Future Generation”

Held in collaboration with Korea Foundation Jakarta, the event officially introduced KIC FISIP UI program to Indonesian and Korean stakeholders. Featuring networking sessions, discussions on future collaborations, and the launch of the essay collection book “Advancing Future Generation: Population Issues in Indonesia and Korea.” Through this initiative, KIC FISIP UI strengthens its role as a platform for academic, cultural, and diplomatic exchange between Indonesia and South Korea.

Academic Conference: “World Population Day — Advancing Future Generations in Indonesia and Korea”

An international academic conference by KIC FISIP UI and the Korea Foundation Jakarta, held to commemorate World Population Day. The event featured essay presentations from students across Indonesia and abroad, exploring key themes on health, environment, economy, and equality in Indonesia–Korea relations. Through scholarly dialogue and collaboration, the conference aimed to foster innovative ideas and strengthen academic and cultural ties between the two nations.

Korea-Indonesia Young Creatives Competition (KIYCC)

Officially launched on June 10, 2025, KIC FISIP UI in collaboration with MiriCanvas Indonesia empowers high school and university students to express cross-cultural ideas through digital design. Featuring a MiriCanvas Mini Workshop and a short lecture on gastrodiplomacy and glocalization, the event highlighted creativity as a bridge between Indonesia and Korea.

MIKTA for Change: Screen & Dialogue on SDGs

A public diplomacy program that brings together diplomats, academics, students, and creative works from MIKTA countries to promote dialogue, youth engagement, and collaboration on the Sustainable Development Goals.

Hangeul Beyond Borders: An Academic Dialogue on the Cia-Cia Experience

An academic seminar that examines the adoption of Hangeul by the Cia-Cia community in Bau-Bau as a case of linguistic preservation and cultural diplomacy, bringing together scholars, journalists, and students to explore its implications for intercultural exchange, media representation, and Indonesia–Korea relations.

After completing several program stages, the Research Seminar serves as the final academic forum of the Indonesia–Korea Social & Humanities Research Apprenticeship 2025, where participants present their research progress and engage in interdisciplinary academic exchange.

Research Seminar Indonesia–Korea Social & Humanities Research Apprenticeship 2025

Korea-Indonesia Youth Collaboration Program 2025 — Bridging Dialogue on Global Issues

The Korea-Indonesia Youth Collaboration Program, jointly organized by KIC FISIP UI and the Chung Mong-Koo School of ASEAN Studies, brought together Korean and Indonesian students to discuss global issues such as climate change, food security, and sustainable development. Through group discussions, presentations, and interactive sessions, the program fostered cross-cultural dialogue and collaboration between future leaders of both nations.

Research Workshop & Roundtable 2025 — Policy Challenges in Korea and Indonesia

Supported by the Korea Foundation, KIC FISIP UI held a research workshop under the theme “Navigating the Intersections: Policy Challenges in Korea and Indonesia.” The two-day program strengthened research skills and academic collaboration among graduate students and early-career researchers through expert-led sessions on writing, methodology, and policy discussions across five thematic areas within Indonesia–Korea studies.

Study Trip to South Korea 2025 — Bridging Scholarship and Cultural Understanding

KIC FISIP UI, supported by the Korea Foundation, held the Study Trip to South Korea 2025 to enhance research and cultural exchange between Indonesian and Korean scholars through conferences, academic visits, and field studies in Busan and Seoul.