Currently, there are sixty thousand young Indonesians working in companies in South Korea, especially in tech companies.
Jakarta (ANTARA News) - South Korea has invited Indonesian workers to work or train in the country.

In a meeting between Indonesian Vice President Jusuf Kalla and South Korean Deputy Prime Minister Hwang Woo-Yea on the sidelines of the 60th Asia-Africa Conference anniversary commemoration event, South Korea expressed readiness to receive more workers from Indonesia.

"South Korea is ready to receive young Indonesian workers to work or train in that country. They are very open," Vice President Kalla noted.

He remarked that currently, there are sixty thousand young Indonesians working in companies in South Korea, especially in tech companies.

"They have even asked for more. They want us to take part in the process of technology development in South Korea, work in their companies, and after mastering the technology, they can return to Indonesia to apply the technology," he stated.

Vice President Kalla remarked that South Korea is one of the biggest investors in Indonesia.

"They may just continue to further invest and increase their investment in other sectors," he remarked.

South Korea called for enhancing ties between the two countries through cooperation.

"Cooperation between the two countries, especially South Korean investment in Indonesia, in sophisticated fields such as chemical and defense or iron manufacturing is important. The industries are very important for economic development in a country. So, the two countries will enhance the sound economic relations," Hwang Woo-Yea noted.

Indonesia and South Korea have discussed potential areas of cooperation between the two countries in the fields of infrastructure, manufacturing, and agriculture. In view of this, South Korea will follow up the cooperation between the two countries in the fields of infrastructure and agriculture.

"The cooperation between the two countries in the manufacturing field has been smooth. With regard to cooperation in the fields of infrastructure and agriculture, I will soon discuss it with the concerned economic minister after I arrive home in South Korea. We will cooperate in the three fields," he affirmed.

"I also said that more than fifty thousand Indonesian workers are now working in South Korea. I am ready to share my experiences and knowledge and propose cooperation in the field of education," Hwang Woo-Yea added.(*)

Editor: Heru Purwanto
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