The Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Park Heong-joon) announced that the “2025 National Land Information Challenge – Cadastral and Drone Survey Competition” will take place for two days from May 15 to 16 at the Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center.
○ Hosted by the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport (MOLIT), and jointly organized by the City of Busan and Korea Land and Geospatial Informatix Corporation (LX), this nationwide competition brings together talents with core competencies in the cadastral and spatial information industries.
○ “Cadastral Survey” refers to the process of determining parcel boundaries, coordinates, and area for land registration or restoration of boundary points on registered cadastral records.
○ “Drone Survey” utilizes UAV (drone) technology to capture aerial imagery and produce vertical orthophotos or 3D terrain data, which is then used to determine land boundaries, coordinates, and areas—offering an alternative to traditional ground-based surveying.
This year’s event will bring together about 300 participants, including public officials from local governments, surveying experts, and university students. Gijang-gun will represent Busan.
○ Gijang-gun was selected as Busan's representative after winning the top prize among 16 districts and counties at the “2025 Busan Cadastral Survey Competition” held on April 30 at the Bukhang Waterfront Park.
Participants will compete in three areas: ▲ Cadastral Survey ▲ Drone Survey ▲ Detailed Survey. The event provides an opportunity to gain field experience and demonstrate technical competence.
○ The competition is not just a technical event, but also a valuable platform for participants to grow into professionals in the land information sector. The event especially anticipates the creative approaches and practical insight of young talents who will lead the future of the geospatial industry.
Outstanding participants will receive awards from the Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, the President of LX, and the President of the Korea Spatial Information Industry Association. A total of 18 awards will be presented, with student winners receiving prize money totaling KRW 1 million.
○ Before the awards ceremony, a special lecture titled “Utilizing AI in Drone Operation” will also be held.
Min Soon-ki, Director-General of Busan’s Urban Spatial Planning Bureau, stated, “This competition will not only strengthen Busan’s position as a hub for the future land information industry, but also raise the city’s profile nationwide and contribute positively to the local economy.”
Appendix 1: Competition Overview
●Purpose: To enhance the competencies of professionals in cadastral and spatial information and to nurture future talent
●Period: May 15 (Thu) – May 16 (Fri), 2025 (1 night 2 days; 1 day for students)
●Venue: Busan Port International Exhibition & Convention Center (Dong-gu, Busan)
●Hosted by / Organized by: MOLIT / Busan Metropolitan City, LX
●Participants: Officials from MOLIT, local governments, LX, survey professionals, university students (approx. 300 people)
●Content: National competition and awards in three areas (Cadastral, Drone, Detailed Survey)
●Awards: 18 total / Prize money: KRW 1,000,000 for students
Field | Award Categories |
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Cadastral | MOLIT Minister’s Award: 3 (Grand, Excellence, Merit) |
Drone | MOLIT Minister’s Award: 3 / LX President’s Award: 3 |
Detailed | MOLIT Minister’s Award: 1 / LX President’s Award: 1 / Association President’s: 1 |
LX President’s Award: 2 / Association President’s Award: 3 | |
Students | Grand Prize: 300,000 KRW (1 person), Excellence: 200,000 KRW (2), Merit: 100,000 KRW (3) |
Appendix 2: Survey Categories
1.Cadastral Survey
●Measures land to register or restore legal parcel boundaries
●Conducted as an administrative activity to protect ownership and manage land effectively
●Provides legally binding and official surveying results
2.Drone Survey
●Enabled by the establishment of drone cadastral survey regulations in August 2023
●Introduces efficient and safe surveying through remote methods using UAVs
●Enhances productivity and reduces time/cost using high-resolution drone imagery
3.Detailed Survey
●Determines fine details of parcel location, boundaries, and area
●Topics in this category appear in the national licensing exams for cadastral engineers
●Provides university students with hands-on experience and expert mentorship
Appendix 3: Sample Photos (2024)
●Group Photos
●On-site Cadastral Survey
●On-site Drone Survey
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