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
Caleb Steiner Member Engagement Lead	e csteiner1@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

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 Residential Property Defects - 4 Part Web Class

• 6.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £214.50

+ VAT

Networking

RICS in Hong Kong - Site Tour to the Kai Tak Sport Park

Sat 10 Jan 2026 • 09:30 - 11:30 HKT • Gate F of Kai Tak Stadium, Kai Tak, Hong Kong

Free

Web Class

Global Valuation for Non Valuers - 3 Part Web Class

• 4.5 Hours Formal CPD • Online

From £188

+ VAT

Seminar

AI-Driven Variation Governance in Mega-Projects: Lessons From the UAE & Global Markets

Tue 13 Jan 2026 • 08:30 - 11:00 GST • 2.5 Hours Formal CPD • DIFC Capital Club, Dubai, UAE

Free

Webinar

UK&I Residential stock condition survey code of practice – consultation webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Webinar

UK&I Scotland - How is your wellbeing bank account? Mental wellbeing for (rural) surveyors webinar

• 1.0 Hours Formal CPD • Online

Free

Seminar

Dialogue with Mr. TAI Sheung Shing, JP, Under Secretary for Housing

Sat 17 Jan 2026 • 10:00 - 12:00 HKT • Hong Kong Metropolitan University campus, Hong Kong SAR, China (Building & Room information, and QR code will be shared in the reminder email around 1 week prior to the event)

Free