RICS in East Asia

The latest across the surveying profession in Japan and South Korea.

See what’s happening across the East Asia region including the latest standards updates, training & events, meet our local Member Engagement Group members and much more.

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East Asia enquiries
General enquiries	e contactrics@rics.org
Candidate Support	e candidatesupport@rics.org

East Asia key contacts
Brian Kho Member Engagement Lead, APAC Enquiries: Member groups and member engagement activities	e bkho@rics.org
Candidate Support Enquiries: joining, preparing for assessment	e candidatesupport@rics.org
Sherrie Tam Assessment Manager, APAC Enquiries: assessment delivery and post assessment outcome	e apacassessmentdelivery@rics.org

RICS Strengthens Pathways to Membership in Japan

RICS strengthens its presence in Japan with Recognition of Professional Qualifications (RPQ) agreements.

Dispute Resolution Services

Cost effective and professional service in adjudication, expert determination and mediation.

Assessment dates - Japan & Korea

Upcoming dates for submission and assessment across the East Asia region.

Member Engagement Groups

Co-chair: Hideki Yano FRICS
Co-chair: Alberto MG Saruggia MRICS
Akihiro Okishima MRICS
Shinji Muraki FRICS
Masato Yokozawa MRICS
Eiji Nomura MRICS
Andrew Dolan MRICS

Chair: Oliver O’Brien MRICS
Robert Wilkinson FRICS
Wooyong Jung MRICS
James (Jongho) Lee MRICS
Yongsoo Gweon MRICS
Seungwoo Shin FRICS
Jeff Jaehoon Jeong MRICS
Jinh-ha Choi MRICS

Latest news in East Asia

RICS Japan Member Engagement Group

Continuing to Strengthen Professional Connections and Industry Presence in Japan

RICS South Korea Member Engagement Group

RICS is proud to announce the launch of the South Korea Member Engagement Group (MEG) – a new initiative designed to enhance local member support, build professional networks, and raise the profile of RICS within the South Korean built environment sector.

Training and events

Web Class

Global Harnessing AI & Data in the Built Environment - 5 Part Web Class

• 7.5 hours structured CPD • Online

From £267

+ VAT

Networking

Site Tour to International Gateway Centre (IGC)

Sat 09 May 2026 • 10:00 - 12:00 HKT • 2 hours unstructured CPD • International Gateway Centre (Meeting Point: Exit L, Level 1, Hong Kong West Kowloon Station)

Free

Webinar

Global Sustainable construction at a crossroads: insights from RICS and Saint-Gobain webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Webinar

Global How regenerative agriculture supports sustainable land management webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Networking

CICES x RICS Member Engagement Event

Mon 18 May 2026 • 18:30 - 20:00 HKT • BK SURCO Training Centre - Room 1908, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong SAR

Webinar

UK&I Asbestos risk and compliance: what surveyors need to know webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

From £27

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

Dispute Resolution Programme for Advisers and Party Representatives

• 13 hours structured CPD • Online

From £325

+ VAT

Webinar

Global low-carbon construction methods: optimising materials, design and build webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Webinar

What Does It Mean to Be Regulated by RICS?

• 2 hours structured CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

MEA KSA Construction in the age of AI: professional judgement, governance and risk webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

Seminar

Hong Kong F2F training - APC Preparing for your Case Study and Final Assessment

Thu 21 May 2026 - Thu 28 May 2026 • 18:30 - 21:30 HKT • 6 hours structured CPD • Regus, 29/F, Tower 5, The Gateway, 15 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong

From $2886

+ VAT