Delegation from the Republic of Korea Visits the Kazakhstan–China Joint Laboratory for Remote Sensing Technologies and Their Applications

On August 4, 2026, a delegation from the Republic of Korea paid an official visit to Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, where the guests were introduced to the University’s research and innovation potential.

During the meeting, Mukhabat Sirazhitdinova, Researcher at the Laboratory, presented the guests with an overview of the Laboratory’s key areas of activity. Particular attention was given to modern scientific developments and innovative technologies in the fields of Earth remote sensing, geographic information systems (GIS), unmanned aerial technologies, and spatial data processing.

The delegation included Kwon Sung Soo, Director of Daejeon Technopark (DTP), an organization focused on developing the innovation and technology ecosystem of Daejeon, Republic of Korea; Song Chi Hwa, Head of a Group at Daejeon Technopark; Kwon Hyun Ji, Deputy Manager at Daejeon Technopark; and Paek Jae Hyeon, CEO of CONTEC Earth Service (CES), a company specializing in Earth remote sensing and the application of space-based data.

During the visit, the delegation members familiarized themselves with the activities of the Kazakhstan–China Joint Laboratory for Remote Sensing Technologies and Their Applications. The guests were briefed on the Laboratory’s key research areas, modern scientific and technological infrastructure, the applications of remote sensing technologies, and ongoing research projects.

The discussions focused particularly on the processing and analysis of satellite data, geoinformation technologies, Earth remote sensing, environmental monitoring, and the application of advanced digital technologies in research activities.

The Korean delegation expressed strong interest in the Laboratory’s scientific and technological facilities and research areas, emphasizing the importance of strengthening international scientific and technological cooperation in these fields.