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

Webinar

Global accessibility and inclusivity: challenges, standards and practice in the built environment

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

From £27

+ VAT

Webinar

UK&I EPCS and net zero for domestic property

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in Jersey – President’s lunch & Shaping the future

Thu 18 Jun 2026 • 13:00 - 17:30 BST • 3 hours structured CPD • Grand Jersey Hotel, Esplanade, St Helier, Jersey JE2 3QA

Networking

RICS Prairies Chapter Team Canada Watch Party

Thu 18 Jun 2026 • 15:00 - 19:00 MDT • Hudsons Canada's Pub, 1201 5 Street Southwest Calgary, AB T2R 0Y6

Americas Collaborating across Turtle Island on major projects webinar

• 1.0 Hour Formal CPD • Online

Free

Conference

Global Construction & Infrastructure Conference

• 6.5 hours structured CPD • Online

£182

+ VAT

Webinar

Global understanding circular construction and waste management webinar

• 1 hour structured CPD • Online

£36

+ VAT

DRS Training Courses

RICS Mediation Training Programme India

Mon 29 Jun 2026 - Sat 04 Jul 2026 • 08:30 - 17:30 IST • 50 hours structured CPD • India Council of Arbitration Federation House, 1, Tansen Marg, New Delhi 110001, INDIA

From ₹86600

+ VAT