S Statutes serve as strategic legal instruments in a modern state governed by the rule of law, embodying popular sovereignty through representative institutions. while both indonesia and south korea employ presidential systems, they differ fundamentally in their institutional designs and legislative practices. this study examines: (1) the regulations governing the law-making process in the parliaments of indonesia and south korea; and (2) the similarities and differences in the legislative processes between the indonesian house of representatives (dpr) and the south korean national assembly. a normative-juridical method with a descriptive-analytical approach was employed; data were gathered through literature reviews and interviews and analyzed qualitatively. the findings reveal similarities: both nations involve the parliament and the government in bill initiation, adhere to formal legislative stages, and normatively recognize public participation. however, fundamental differences exist. indonesia utilizes an asymmetric bicameral system with a limited role for the regional representative council (dpd), a legislative process susceptible to political compromise, and public participation that remains largely ceremonial. conversely, south korea operates a unicameral system featuring strong standing committees—supported by the ministry of government legislation (moleg) and the national assembly research service (nars)—as well as mandatory public hearing mechanisms and an e-petition system that foster meaningful public engagement. in conclusion, south korea’s legislative system is more effective, transparent, and participatory. it is recommended that indonesia strengthen dpr committees, develop digital participation platforms, and enhance the quality of legislative research support.