--- title: "Latest Bali News: South Korea Plans Consulate in Denpasar" description: "Bali News for October 28, 2026: South Korea plans to establish a consulate in Denpasar, Amankila suspends operations until January 19, 2027, Kelingking Beach…" url: "https://gobaligo.id/en/blog/bali-news-2026-10-28/" lang: "en" published: "2026-10-28T00:00:00.000Z" modified: "2026-10-27T00:00:00.000Z" source: gobaligo.id --- News Archive # Latest Bali News: South Korea Plans Consulate in Denpasar, Amankila Closes, Kelingking Beach Staircase Project 小 [By Go Bali Go Editorial Team](https://gobaligo.id/about/) Go Bali Go editorial team · Bali travel guides Oct 28, 2026 · Updated Oct 27, 2026 --- 💡 Quick Answer Bali News for October 28, 2026: South Korea plans to establish a consulate in Denpasar, Amankila suspends operations until January 19, 2027, Kelingking Beach pl… ## 🇰🇷 South Korea Plans to Open a Consulate in Bali! Enhancing Services and Safety for Travelers The South Korean government plans to establish a consulate in Denpasar, Bali, to improve consular services for South Korean citizens living and traveling on the island. South Korean Ambassador to Indonesia, Yoon Soon-gu, revealed the plan during a meeting with Bali Governor Wayan Koster on October 23. The two sides also discussed cooperation on tourism safety, clean energy, public transportation, digital technology, artificial intelligence, and waste management. South Korea is one of Bali’s key international tourist source markets. If the consulate plan materializes, South Korean travelers will likely enjoy more convenient services when dealing with lost passports, emergencies, or other consular needs. ### Will Travelers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Other Regions Also Benefit? The current announcement is about South Korea’s plan to establish a consulate; it is not yet officially open, and no exact opening date has been announced. This initiative primarily serves South Korean citizens and will not directly replace existing consular assistance channels for travelers from Taiwan, Hong Kong, or other countries and regions. However, if South Korea and Bali further collaborate to improve tourism safety, public services, and city management, it could positively impact the overall travel environment in the long run. ## 🏨 Amankila Temporarily Closes for Three Months! East Bali Luxury Resort Undergoes Expansion The luxury resort Amankila, located in Manggis, East Bali, has suspended operations since October 20, 2026, and is expected to remain closed until January 19, 2027, to expedite the construction of 9 to 11 residential units. This temporary closure is primarily to prevent noise from construction work from affecting guests’ experience. Amankila is a renowned high-end resort in Bali, famous for its hillside views, ocean vistas, and distinctive pool design. Local authorities estimate that the three-month closure could reduce regional tax revenue in Karangasem Regency by approximately 5 to 6 billion Indonesian Rupiah. ### What Should Travelers Planning to Stay Know? If you originally planned to stay at Amankila in late 2026 or mid-January 2027, please pay close attention to this closure period. It is recommended to directly confirm your booking status, reopening date, and refund or rescheduling options with the accommodation provider or original booking platform. Do not assume the hotel will automatically resume operations on the scheduled date. This is a temporary closure for expansion work and does not mean the resort is permanently shutting down. If you are planning a luxury stay in East Bali, always refer to the latest announcements from the operator. ## 🏝️ Permanent Staircase to Be Built at Kelingking Beach! 3.2 Billion IDR to Improve Steep Descent Route Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida will soon have new safety facilities. The Klungkung Regency government plans to build a permanent staircase down to the beach, with an estimated project cost of around 3.2 billion Indonesian Rupiah. The funding will be provided through corporate social responsibility support from a Trip.com Group affiliate, rather than directly from the regency government budget. Kelingking Beach is famous for its dinosaur-shaped cliff silhouette, making it one of Bali’s most iconic photo spots. However, the path from the cliff top down to the beach is extremely steep, and past incidents have involved tourists slipping, getting injured, running out of energy, or even requiring rescue assistance. This permanent staircase project aims to improve the descent route, providing a more orderly and relatively safer passage for travelers who truly want to reach the sand. ### Can you go down to the beach before the stairs are built? What has been announced is a construction plan, not a completed facility, and no exact completion date has been given. Therefore, travelers should not interpret this news as meaning the descent route has already been improved or that it’s safe to head down to the beach. The cliff path to Kelingking Beach remains quite challenging, and you should assess your own fitness, footwear, sun protection, and weather conditions. If you simply want to enjoy the classic view of Kelingking Beach, taking photos from the cliff viewpoint is also a great option—there’s no need to risk the trek down to the beach. > [Is Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida Safe? Hidden Risks and Tips for the Stunning T-Rex Cliff](https://gobaligo.id/en/blog/kelingking-beach-nusa-penida-safety-tips/) ## ♻️ Denpasar Waste-to-Energy Plant Reaches 20% Completion! Targeting Operations by First Half of 2028 Bali’s waste management issues have long been a concern, and the latest construction progress on the large-scale Denpasar waste-to-energy plant has just been announced. Danantara, the Indonesian state investment agency overseeing the project, reported that as of October 2026, the waste-to-energy plant (PSEL) in Denpasar and surrounding areas is about 20% complete. The project has now entered the foundation piling stage. The investment for this project is approximately 3 trillion Indonesian rupiah, with a designed processing capacity of 1,500 metric tons of waste per day, and plans to integrate waste processing with electricity generation. Currently, the project is expected to be completed between late 2027 and early 2028, with operations targeted to begin in the first half of 2028. However, these are still tentative timelines, subject to construction progress, operational readiness, and the finalization of related power purchase agreements. ### What does this mean for Bali tourism? Waste management is a critical issue for sustainable tourism development in Bali. As travelers and local residents continue to generate waste daily, how effectively it is handled will directly impact the urban environment and long-term travel quality. However, this facility is still under construction, so it cannot be expected to immediately solve Bali’s waste problem, nor can it be assumed that the environmental quality of beaches or tourist areas will improve in the short term. If the project is completed on schedule and operates effectively, it could enhance waste processing capacity for Denpasar and surrounding areas in the future, becoming a key component of Bali’s environmental management.