On November 25, 2024, Yayasan Pendidikan Adiluhung Nusantara, a foundation committed to improving the quality of education in Indonesia, officially entered into a partnership with Korea Indonesia Enhanced Networks. This collaboration was marked by the signing of a Joint Memorandum of Understanding aimed at strengthening collaboration in various fields such as education, training, scholarships, workforce distribution, and more. The agreement was signed by Dra. Siti Nurkhayati, M.Pd., Chairperson of Yayasan Pendidikan Adiluhung Nusantara, and Song Chang Sub, CEO of Korea Indonesia Enhanced Networks. The partnership is expected to bring significant benefits to both parties, particularly in enhancing the quality of Indonesia’s human resources.
Dra. Siti Nurkhayati, M.Pd., Chairperson of Yayasan Pendidikan Adiluhung Nusantara, expressed her optimism about this partnership. She stated, “We believe that collaborating with Korea Indonesia Enhanced Networks will have a very positive impact on education in Indonesia. Through innovative programs, we hope to nurture a young generation that is of high quality, creative, and able to compete globally.”
Song Chang Sub added, “We believe that this collaboration will make a positive contribution to the development of education and support efforts to enhance the quality of human resources, through various programs that we will run together with Yayasan Pendidikan Adiluhung Nusantara.”
Together, they are building a bright and intelligent future through education. This partnership covers various aspects of education, from improving the quality of learning domestically to opening opportunities for studying abroad. Some flagship programs that will be implemented include student and teacher exchanges, allowing Indonesian students and educators to learn from South Korea’s innovative education system and bring back new knowledge and experiences to Indonesia.
Furthermore, the two institutions will also collaborate to develop a curriculum that is relevant to current job market needs and adopt a more active and interactive learning approach. Outstanding scholarship programs will be focused on high-achieving students from diverse backgrounds to continue their studies at prestigious universities in South Korea, opening doors for them to become future leaders. Additionally, vocational training and job placements will be prioritized for school and university graduates, assisting in their placement in South Korean companies.
This strategic partnership is expected to enhance access to quality education for Indonesian communities, strengthen bilateral relations between Indonesia and South Korea, and promote economic development through the improvement of human resources quality. Both parties are committed to working closely together to achieve these goals.