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    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 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

    Americas Infrastructure update webinar

    • 1 hour structured CPD • Online

    Seminar

    RICS in Oman – Construction Contracts & Insurance: Key Things for Professionals

    Wed 15 Apr 2026 • 19:00 - 20:00 GST • 1 hour structured CPD • Park Inn by Radisson, Muscat

    Free

    Webinar

    Global An introduction to BIM for building surveyors webinar

    • 1 hour structured CPD • Online

    £36

    + VAT

    Webinar

    Global corporate real estate trends: strategy, performance and global portfolio standards webinar

    • 1 hour structured CPD • Online

    From £27

    + VAT

    Webinar

    UK&I Wales Stay Informed webinar

    • 1 hour structured CPD • Online

    Free

    Seminar

    Investing in Japan's Hospitality Sector

    Thu 23 Apr 2026 • 18:00 - 20:00 HKT • 1 hour structured CPD • CBRE, Level 27, One Pacific Place, 88 Queensway, Admiralty, Hong Kong SAR

    From $50

    Webinar

    Dispute Boards around the world – what we’ve learnt from global projects

    • 1 hour structured CPD • Online

    Free

    DRS Training Courses

    RICS Mediation Training Programme India

    Wed 29 Apr 2026 - Tue 05 May 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

    Webinar

    What Does It Mean to Be Regulated by RICS?

    • 2 hours structured CPD • Online

    Free

    Webinar

    UK&I Building regulation update webinar

    • 1 hour structured CPD • Online

    From £27

    + VAT

    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