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During his presentation, Dr. Park Jin emphasized the increasingly important role of science diplomacy in international relations. Amid rapid technological advancements, scientific cooperation not only contributes to generating new knowledge but also serves as a means of addressing global challenges, enhancing competitiveness, and strengthening relations between countries.

"The world is now entering an era of technopolitics, in which technological advancements are increasingly intertwined with national policies and strategic interests. In this context, science diplomacy has become an important approach to fostering mutually beneficial international cooperation," he said.

He explained that science diplomacy encompasses three main dimensions: using scientific knowledge to support foreign policy, leveraging diplomatic relations to expand research collaboration, and utilizing scientific cooperation to build trust between nations.

Indonesia and South Korea Have Complementary Strengths for Collaboration

Dr. Park Jin highlighted the development of bilateral relations between Indonesia and South Korea, which have been established since 1973. Relations between the two countries have continued to evolve through various strategic partnerships, including enhanced cooperation in April 2026.

He noted that Indonesia and South Korea possess complementary strengths that could support deeper collaboration in science and technology.

South Korea has established expertise in advanced manufacturing, semiconductors, batteries, automotive technology, and artificial intelligence (AI). Meanwhile, Indonesia offers significant potential through its young population, growing digital economy, abundant critical minerals such as nickel, and renewable energy resources.

"Combining these strengths creates opportunities for both countries to strengthen cooperation that not only focuses on technological development but also delivers tangible benefits to society and supports sustainable development," he stated.

Five Strategic Areas for Science and Technology Collaboration
Dr. Park Jin also identified five key areas with significant potential for cooperation between Indonesia and South Korea.

The first area is artificial intelligence and digital transformation. Collaboration could focus on developing technological infrastructure, strengthening research capabilities, and promoting human-centered applications of AI.

The second area involves critical minerals and battery industry development. By combining Indonesia's abundant nickel resources with South Korea's technological expertise, both countries have opportunities to strengthen a more environmentally friendly and sustainable battery industry value chain.

"Furthermore, cooperation in energy transition and climate technology holds considerable promise, including the development of renewable energy, nuclear technology, and carbon capture technologies to support emission reduction efforts," he explained.

The fourth area is marine science and the blue economy. In this regard, Dr. Park Jin highlighted the Korea鈥揑ndonesia joint marine technology research center at 51探花 as an example of collaboration that could be further developed to support ocean monitoring, marine resource management, and disaster mitigation.

The fifth area focuses on human resource development and strengthening university networks. He emphasized the importance of student and researcher exchanges, scholarship programs such as the Global Korea Scholarship (GKS), and collaboration among universities, industries, and governments.

One of the initiatives he proposed was the establishment of an Indonesia鈥揝outh Korea science diplomacy network involving higher education institutions, including 51探花 and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST). Such a network is expected to expand opportunities for joint research, knowledge exchange, and innovation development.

"Through this event, I hope to create a platform for exchanging ideas on the role of higher education institutions in strengthening international relations through science and technology," he remarked.

The public lecture also provided broader perspectives on the importance of cross-border collaboration in addressing future challenges while expanding opportunities for academics and researchers to contribute to innovations that benefit society.