On behalf of the Korean Society of Remote Sensing (KSRS) and the organizing committee, I am delighted to welcome you to the 2025 International Symposium on Remote Sensing (ISRS), held in the vibrant Songdo District in Incheon, Korea. This annual gathering brings together experts from Korea, Japan, Taiwan, and beyond to advance our shared mission of innovation and excellence in remote sensing.
The year 2025 marks a significant milestone for Korea with the establishment of the Korea Aerospace Administration (KASA) and the operational launch of several specialized satellite application centers. These include the National Satellite Information Utilization Support Center of the Korea Aerospace Research Institute (KARI), alongside dedicated centers for meteorology, oceans, environment, land, water resources, forestry, and agriculture. These institutions underscore Korea’s commitment to leveraging satellite technology for diverse applications, ensuring that Earth observation capabilities are effectively harnessed to meet the needs of various sectors.
Remote sensing, once divided into atmospheric, marine, and terrestrial studies, has evolved into a multifaceted discipline. Today, global issues such as climate disasters, population pressures, food security, energy needs, and environmental concerns demand a more integrated and problem-oriented approach to the field. Our symposium is an opportunity to deepen collaboration, benchmark innovative techniques, and foster multidisciplinary research to develop comprehensive solutions for these challenges.
As we convene in Songdo, known for its cutting-edge infrastructure and sustainability, I encourage you to engage in meaningful discussions while also enjoying the culture and energy of this dynamic venue. Let us take this opportunity to forge connections and share moments of inspiration.
I am confident that ISRS 2025 will foster groundbreaking discoveries and lasting friendships. Together, let us shape the future of remote sensing and tackle the challenges of our time.
Once again, welcome to ISRS 2025. I wish you a fruitful and enjoyable symposium.
Sincerely,
Dr. Joo-Hyung Ryu
General Chair of the ISRS 2025
President, Korean Society of Remote Sensing
Senior Researcher, Korea Institute of Ocean Science and Technology (KIOST)
As one of the General Co-chairs of ISRS2025, I sincerely welcome your participation in ISRS2025.
International Symposium on Remote Sensing (ISRS), which continues to rotate between Korea, Taiwan, and Japan, has firmly established itself as the foundation of the remote sensing community in East Asia. Now that the COVID-19 pandemic is over, I am very pleased to be able to continue holding the ISRS face-to-face meeting again this year in Incheon, Korea, after very successful ISRS2024 in Taichung, Taiwan.
Many people feel that climate change and its impacts are accelerating in these years, with 2024 experiencing the highest annual average temperature and highest greenhouse gas concentrations on record, and in 2025, large-scale fires continue to burn around the world, including South Korea and Japan, and the Arctic and Antarctic sea ice areas are at record lows. In this context, East Asia, which accounts for a large share of the world’s population and economic activity, is a very important region both in terms of climate change causes and climate change impacts, and should have autonomous climate change observation capabilities, including satellites.
It is very timely that ISRS2025 will be held in Incheon, Korea, a country with the growing Earth observation capability. I look forward to a broad and cross cutting discussions on remote sensing science, technology development, and real-world applications, including commercial use of remote sensing data, among the senior and the younger generations from countries in East Asia. I truly believe our brighter future will emerge only from such interactions across borders and generations.
Finally, I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the KSRS members for their tremendous efforts in organizing ISRS 2025.
I look forward to meeting you all in Incheon, Korea, soon.
Thank you.
Tsuneo Matsunaga
President of the Remote Sensing Society of Japan
Director, Satellite Observation Center, National Institute for Environmental Studies, Japan
Dear Distinguished Guests, Researchers, Students, and Colleagues,
On behalf of the Chinese (Taipei) Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing (CSPRS), it is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2025 International Symposium on Remote Sensing (ISRS 2025). This prestigious event brings together leading experts, scientists, and practitioners from around the world to share cutting-edge advancements, innovative applications, and future trends in photogrammetry, remote sensing, spatial information sciences and related fields. This event is also a unique opportunity and platform for networking among peers, so we encourage all participants to actively establish friendships and foster collaborations.
Remote sensing and spatial information sciences have become an indispensable part for addressing global challenges, from climate change and natural disaster monitoring to urban planning and sustainable resource management and beyond. The advancement in the “3S” technologies and related domains has enabled us with a great potential to tackle complicated obstacles in various fields of interest. By integrating with other emerging technologies, such as AI, IoT, ICT and big data analytics, we further enhance our ability to analyze, interpret, and visualize intricate geospatial data, unlocking new possibilities for scientific discovery and sophisticated applications. Through keynote speeches, technical sessions, and interactive discussions in ISRS-2025, we aim to inspire innovative solutions that contribute to a smarter and more sustainable future and provide more positive societal impact.
Finally, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to KSRS, for their efforts in organizing the symposium, and to the sponsors, partners, and participants for their invaluable contributions. Your expertise and enthusiasm are the driving forces behind the success of this event.
Once again, welcome to the 2025 International Symposium on Remote Sensing. Let us seize this opportunity to connect, lean, collaborate and shape the future together.
I wish you a fruitful conference and enjoy the hospitality in Incheon.
Fuan Tsai
Professor, Center for Space and Remote Sensing Research, National Central University, Taiwan
President, Chinese Society of Photogrammetry and Remote Sensing