Indonesia President Prabowo Subianto said South Korean President Lee Jae Myung asked whether he would be willing to visit North Korea to help open dialogue. Prabowo said the request was made during his most recent trip to Seoul in April, pointing to a possible diplomatic role for Jakarta in efforts related to the Korean Peninsula.
The comments suggest South Korea may be exploring additional channels to encourage contact with Pyongyang. Prabowo indicated he would be prepared to go to North Korea if such a step was requested, framing the idea as part of an attempt to support communication rather than confrontation.
Indonesia has long maintained diplomatic ties with a wide range of countries, and Prabowo’s remarks underline how regional leaders can sometimes be drawn into broader security and political issues in Northeast Asia. Any visit of this kind would carry significance because direct engagement with North Korea remains highly sensitive.
For now, the proposal appears to be at the discussion stage, based on Prabowo’s account of his meeting with Lee. Still, the statement has drawn attention because it raises the prospect of Indonesia serving as a bridge if Seoul decides to pursue a fresh opening with North Korea.
