Korea Visa Ease for Indonesians: South Korea will let Indonesian group tourists (3+ people) enter visa-free for up to 15 days starting Thursday through end-December, with tour agencies required to submit rosters in advance and screening to curb overstays. Eid al-Adha Animal Oversight: Indonesia deployed 8,633 veterinary officers to monitor qurban animals nationwide, covering health, welfare, halal compliance, and slaughter standards. Eid Travel & Repatriation: Indonesia repatriated 190 citizens from Malaysia ahead of Idul Adha, as Muslims mark the holiday with prayers and community gatherings. Bali Accommodation Crackdown: Bali is tightening enforcement against unlicensed tourist accommodations, aiming to protect visitors and regulate the sector. Papua Museum Move: Indonesia is in talks to acquire the Papua Museum in Germany’s Gelnhausen, with paperwork and valuation details needed for a possible transfer. Central Java Flooding: Floodwaters submerged villages in Pati, Central Java, disrupting homes and roads and raising calls for better drainage support. Wellness Tourism Push: WITT expanded across Asia, adding certified wellness properties in Indonesia including Bali Niksoma and GDAS Bali. Tourism Tech & Connectivity: Truecaller launched a travel eSIM service, while Sky Mobile doubled roaming destinations to 120 for £2/day in supported countries. Travel Safety Reminder: A “very near drowning” incident at Wales’ Ceunant Mawr waterfall highlights how tempting scenic spots can be dangerously cold and unpredictable.