Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Indonesia and South Korea have bolstered multifaceted cooperation, especially in security, economics, agriculture, and cultural exchange. Adopting the theme “Closer Friendship Stronger Partnerships”, both nations emphasize the pivotal role of their citizens in steering and benefiting from their partnership. This book, featuring contributions from Indonesian doctoral candidates in South Korea under the HEAT Scholarship (Higher Education for ASEAN Talent) offers insights into diverse areas of collaboration. Topics include the gender dynamics of Indonesian migrant workers in Korea, bilateral tourism opportunities highlighted by the IK-CEPA, AI’s integration in agriculture and education, local government’s role in international relations, agricultural transformation, and the impacts of global political dynamics on their partnership. Additionally, the influence of Korean pop culture in Indonesia and the potential of mutual health collaborations is discussed. Through these insights, the contributors aim to enrich the understanding and potential of Indonesia-South Korea partnerships.