2025 Forum

01Overview

Title	2025 Korea Aviation Safety Forum
Theme	Integrating Culture, People and Innovation for Aviation Safety
Date	November 26 (Wed), 2025
Venue	Grand Hyatt Incheon, Republic of Korea
Hosted by
Official Language	English (Korean–English simultaneous interpretation provided)
Participants	Over 200 participants

02Programme

The complete programme as delivered on 26 November 2025 — three sessions, thirteen presentations and three panel discussions.

Time	Session	Presenter
08:00–09:00 60'	Registration
09:00–09:30 30'	Opening Ceremony
	Opening Video
	Opening Remark	Hee Young HurrPresident, KAU
	Welcoming Remarks 1	Kee Hong WooVice Chairman, Korean Air
	Welcoming Remarks 2	Christopher BarksRegional Director, NACC Office, ICAO
	Group Photo
09:30–09:45 15'	Break
09:45–11:15 90'	Session 1. Global Aviation Safety Trends Moderator: Jae Wan Lee, Professor, KAU Graduate School of Aerospace Law and Policy
15'	Introduction of K-SDCPS	Claire Gyunghwa SohnDeputy Director, Aviation Safety Policy Division, MOLIT
15'	Creating a Culture of Safety: The Essential Role of Voluntary Reporting	Sarbhpreet SawhneySenior Technical Advisor, Aviation Safety, FAA
25'	From Global Safety Trends to Regional Action	Christopher BarksRegional Director, NACC Office, ICAO
15'	Public-Private Collaborations for Safety Management Enhancement	Kok Liang TangDeputy Director, Safety Policy & Planning, CAAS
20'	Panel Discussion	Sophie RougéVice President Aviation Safety Governance, Airbus David ZwegersExecutive Director, Global Safety Strategy, The Boeing Company
11:15–13:00 105'	Networking Luncheon
13:00–14:30 90'	Session 2. Aviation Safety Culture and Organizational Challenges Moderator: Bennet A. Walsh, Senior Vice President, Korean Air
15'	Status of Safety Culture Assessment in the General Industries in Korea	Hyuk Seung YangCommittee Member, Korea Safety Culture Society
15'	The Culture of Protecting Aviation Personnel and Air Transport Users in the AX Era: A Normative Reinterpretation	In Won SeoAssistant Professor, KAU Graduate School of Aerospace Policy
15'	Proactively Addressing Organization Influences That Cause Human Error	Naomi HightPhD, LOSA Initiative
15'	Safety Culture and Leadership (DL and North America)	Jason RagognaManaging Director, Corporate Safety, Delta Air Lines
30'	Panel Discussion	Hyun Su ParkManaging Vice President, Jin Air
14:30–14:50 20'	Break
14:50–16:25 95'	Session 3. People in the Center of Aviation Safety Moderator: Jin Kook Choi, Professor, Korea National University of Transportation
15'	SMS and People-Centered Safety Culture	Jang Ryong LeeDirector, KAU Aviation Safety Center
15'	Aviation Accidents, Culture and Resilience	In Ho YooAdjunct Professor, KAU
15'	SMS and Safety II	Ping LeeTechnical Supervisor, Flight Operations, EVA Airways
15'	Mental Health in Aviation Safety	Max MatsumotoCaptain, All Nippon Airways
15'	KE Peer Support Program (PSP)	Hee Rak HanHuman Factor Team Leader, Korean Air
20'	Panel Discussion	Yong Sun ChoManaging Vice President, Asiana Airlines Choong Sub LeePresident, ALPA-Korea
16:25–16:45 20'	Closing Remarks
	Closing Remarks	Jong Seok YooExecutive Vice President, Korean Air