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Built on the Legacy of the Cirebon ODA Project
Korea and Indonesia had already built a strong foundation through the Ocean and Coastal Basic Survey and Capacity Enhancement in Cirebon. The project combined marine surveys, technical training, scholarships, and equipment support to strengthen Indonesia's ocean science capacity.
ODA KIOTEC Officially Begins
Establishment of the Integrated Ocean Fisheries Technology Training Center and Enhancement of Capacity Building in Indonesia
Officially launched through the signing of the Implementation Arrangement on 12 June 2024 in Busan, ODA KIOTEC marks a new phase of Korea–Indonesia cooperation in marine science and technology. Funded by MOF Korea and implemented by KIOST with Indonesian counterparts and MTCRC, the project supports an integrated marine training center and capacity-building programmes tailored to Indonesia’s marine sector.
KIOTEC Endorsed by the UN Ocean Decade
Korea–Indonesia Ocean Technology Capacity Enhancement Actions (KIOTEC-CEA)
On 6 March 2025, Recognized as Endorsed Decade Action No. 13.7, KIOTEC–CEA advances marine capacity development through education, research, technical training, and exchange opportunities for Early-Career Ocean Professionals (ECOPs)
KIOTEC Designated as an IOC-UNESCO Regional Training Center
In August 2026, KIOTEC was officially designated as the IOC-UNESCO OceanTeacher Global Academy Regional Training Center (RTC) Indonesia–Korea for the 2026–2030 period, joining a global network of 14 training centers dedicated to advancing ocean science capacity and knowledge exchange.
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