The Korean Institute of Electromagnetic Engineering and Science (KIEES) has appointed Professor Jae-Sung Rieh of the School of Electrical Engineering at Korea University as its President for 2025. The institute announced its plan to focus on academic activities and training programs to foster talent in the radio wave industry throughout the upcoming year.
 

The appointment was confirmed during the 36th General Assembly, held on November 21 at COEX in Samseong-dong, Seoul, where the new executive board and business agenda for 2025 were finalized.
 

Professor Rieh, elected as the 27th President of KIEES, is a renowned expert in millimeter-wave circuits and systems, with a background in electronics and semiconductors from Seoul National University. His research has centered on developing ultra-high-frequency circuits and systems for next-generation broadband communication and imaging applications, which are key to future network technologies.
 

Professor Youngcheol Park of Hankuk University of Foreign Studies was elected as the next Senior Vice President. The terms of the newly appointed President and Vice Presidents will run from January 1 to December 31, 2025.
 

Looking ahead, the institute aims to strengthen its global competitiveness through enhanced collaboration between academia, industry, research institutions, and government. It plans to expand research and networking opportunities in electromagnetic spectrum applications for defense and actively provide policy recommendations to the government as a community of experts.
 

Professor Rieh emphasized the growing importance of radio-frequency technologies in space and defense sectors, stating, “The battleground for innovation in radio technologies is shifting from ground-based systems to satellite communications, and efficient spectrum utilization is becoming increasingly critical in defense applications. The institute will play a key role in elevating the excellence of domestic research during this pivotal transition toward space and defense-centered radio technologies.”
 

The institute also plans to lead efforts in nurturing future radio-frequency talent. It will run short-term summer training courses and explore joint initiatives in collaboration with external organizations such as the Korea Radio Promotion Association (RAPA).
 

Professor Rieh further noted, “We are currently facing difficulties in securing talent in the radio field due to a decline in foundational academic skills among students. The institute will strengthen educational programs for students and researchers while serving as a bridge to align industry demands with university training.”
 

Founded in 1989, KIEES has grown into one of Korea’s leading academic societies in the field of electromagnetics and ICT. It currently has over 12,000 members and organizes the nation’s largest summer and winter academic conferences in the field of radio wave research.