
About
Welcome Message
Dear ASHRAE members and Partners
It is with great honor and excitement that I extend a warm welcome to you all as the General Chair of the ASHRAE Region XIII CRC 2025 in Suwon, S. Korea. It is a privilege to stand before you and inaugurate this gathering of remarkable minds dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge in the field of HVAC&R and energy systems in buildings and urban environments. This conference represents more than just a congregation of experts. It is a testament to the relentless curiosity and commitment that drives us to understand the intricacies of HVAC systems and energy systems in buildings. This conference will serve as a platform for in-depth discussions on these crucial topics. ASHRAE has been at the forefront of promoting sustainable development in the HVAC&R industry. We are thrilled to have you join us as we delve into the sustainable development of the built environment, with a focus on enhancing the efficiency of HVAC and building energy systems, including the building envelope. As we embark on this journey together, I am confident that we will explore uncharted territories, discover novel insights, and forge lasting collaborations. We hope this conference plays a pivotal role in advancing the efficiency of HVAC and building energy systems. Your participation and insights are invaluable in making this conference a success.
I would like to extend my heartfelt appreciation to our chapter members in Region XIII, Esteemed Society officers, sponsors, and partners for their unwavering support and dedication in bringing this conference to fruition. Your hard work and commitment to excellence have set the stage for what promises to be a memorable and intellectually enriching event.
Thank you for joining us on this exciting conference. I look forward to the intellectual adventures that await us.

CRC 2025 General Chair JaeHan Lim (Ewha W. Univ.)
Organizing
Committee
Sub-Committee | Name | Affiliation |
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General Chair | Jae-Han Lim | Ewha Womans University |
Vice Chairman | Kwang Ho Lee | Korea University |
Secretary | Woong June Chung | Gachon University |
Treasurer | Dong Hwa Kang | University of Seoul |
Publicity | Jinyoung Lee | HIMEC |
Seong-Hwan Yi | Ventilation Institute of Korea Ltd | |
Jong Rim Jung | Sahm Shin Engineers Inc | |
Jaehoon Chung | CNI ENGINEERING CO. Ltd. | |
Technical Seminar | Woong June Chung | Gachon University |
Sungmin Yoon | Sungkyunkwan University | |
Accommodation | Jaewan Joe | Inha University |
Venue | Hongwook Kim | ABLE ENERGY |
Attendance | Sung Lok Do | Hanbat National University |
Registration | Younghoon Kwak | University of Seoul |
Hospitality | Yujin Nam | Pusan National University |
Min-Hwi Kim | Korea Institute of Energy Research | |
Student Program | Hyunwoo Lim | Konkuk University |
Spouse program | Joowook Kim | Chosun University |
Banquet Dinner | Kwang Ho Lee | Korea University |
Jinkyun Cho | Hanbat National University | |
Advisor | Minki Sung | Sejong University |
Jae-Weon Jeong | Hanyang University | |
Young Il Kim | Seoul National University of Science and Technology |

Brief history
ASHRAE Region XIII
CRC 2025
Brief history
- 2024 ~ 2011
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Studio City, Cotai, Macau
Evergreen Laurel Hotel, Taichung, Taiwan 長榮桂冠酒店(台 中)
Waseda University, Tokyo, Japan (Hybrid Meeting)
Fairmont Hotel, Jakarta, Indonesia (Hybrid)
Virtual Conference
Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa 吉隆坡雙威度假酒店, Selangor, Malaysia
Crowne Plaza Hong Kong Kowloon East, Hong Kong
Hilton Singapore Hotel, Singapore
Centara Grand at Central Ladprao, Bangkok, Thailand
New World Hotel Makati City, Manila, Philippines
Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan
Pullman Hotel Central Park, Jakarta, Indonesia
Royale Chulan Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel, Hong Kong
- 2010 ~ 1998
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Holiday Inn Atrium, Singapore
Swissotel Le Concorde, Bangkok, Thailand
SMX Convention Center, Manila, Philippines
Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan
Malaysia (Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel)
Hong Kong
Novotel Apolllo Hotel. Singapore
Bangkok, Thailand
Manila Midtown Hotel, Manila, Philippines
Howard Plaza Hotel, Taipei, Taiwan
Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel, Hong Kong
1st CRC : Trader’s Hotel, Singapore
Formation of ASHRAE Region XIII, 1998 ASHARE Annual Meeting in Toronto, Canada