DEPOK – Indonesia and South Korea are expanding their collaboration in the halal sector, with both nations committed to developing a comprehensive and modern halal ecosystem that extends far beyond conventional commercial arrangements. This strategic partnership aims to create mutual benefits while fostering trust between the two countries for future generations.

BPJPH Chief Emphasizes Long-term Vision at International Forum

Ahmad Haikal Hasan, Head of Indonesia’s Halal Product Assurance Organizing Agency (BPJPH), outlined the broader vision for this cooperation during remarks in Jakarta on August 25, 2025. He emphasized that the partnership represents more than simple trade relationships, focusing instead on building sustainable foundations for future halal industry development.

“Halal cooperation between Indonesia and Korea is not just about commerce. It’s about building trust and paving the way for future generations to live within a modern, inclusive halal ecosystem” Haikal explained, highlighting the partnership’s comprehensive scope.

International Halal Seminar Brings Together Regional Leaders

Indonesia’s participation in the International Halal Seminar 2025 and the 70th Anniversary Celebration of the Korea Muslim Federation (KMF) in Seoul marked a significant milestone in strengthening halal diplomacy between the nations. The event, held recently in South Korea’s capital, served as a platform for advancing bilateral cooperation.

The seminar attracted prominent halal industry leaders and institutional representatives from across the region, including KMF President Hussein Kim Dong Eok, OIC/SMIIC Secretary General Ihsan Ovut from Turkey, Deputy Director of JAKIM Malaysia Mohamad Kori Bin Jusoh, Winai Dahlan from Thailand’s Halal Science Center at Chulalongkorn University, and Lee Hyun Sung from the Korea Food Research Institute.

Government officials, academic researchers, and halal industry stakeholders from various countries participated in the discussions, creating a comprehensive dialogue on regional halal development strategies.

Indonesia Presents Policy Updates and Future Opportunities

During the international seminar, Haikal delivered presentations on Indonesia’s current halal policies while exploring potential areas for enhanced bilateral cooperation. He stressed the importance of strengthening connections between Indonesia and South Korea to maximize economic opportunities within the halal industry through mutually advantageous initiatives.

The Indonesian delegation used the platform to showcase the country’s halal certification framework and discuss how both nations could collaborate more effectively in developing halal product standards and market access.

Specific Cooperation Areas Identified for Development

At the Korea Muslim Federation’s 70th anniversary celebration, Haikal outlined several key areas where Indonesia and South Korea could deepen their collaboration. These priority areas include developing enhanced halal product assurance quality standards, establishing comprehensive training programs for halal auditors, supervisors, and slaughterers, and facilitating expanded halal product exports from Indonesia to the South Korean market.

These targeted cooperation initiatives are designed to strengthen both countries’ halal industry capabilities while creating new market opportunities for Indonesian halal products in South Korea.

Expected Impact on Global Halal Market Growth

The enhanced partnership between Indonesia and South Korea is anticipated to contribute significantly to broader economic cooperation while supporting the expansion of the global halal market. Both countries recognize the substantial growth potential in the halal sector and are positioning themselves to capture emerging opportunities through collaborative approaches.

This strengthened relationship reflects the growing importance of halal industry cooperation in regional economic development, with both nations committed to creating sustainable frameworks that benefit their respective halal sectors while contributing to the global halal economy’s continued expansion.

Original Article:

ANTARA News. (2025, August 26). Indonesia–South Korea strengthen cooperation in halal sector. ANTARA News. https://rri.co.id/en/international/1791319/indonesia-south-korea-strengthen-cooperation-in-halal-sector