Sejong University professor named inaugural convener of ISO working group
Key Takeaways
- •Lee Jong-hyouk of Sejong University was appointed the inaugural convener of an ISO working group on UAS cybersecurity standards.
- •His appointment was confirmed at the ISO/TC 20/SC 16 plenary meeting held in Brussels from July 20 to 24.
- •As convener, he will direct standards work, coordinate experts from member countries, build consensus and chair international meetings.
- •With support from KATS, he is also leading standards work on counter-UAS detection, tracking, identification and data interoperability.
- •The university said the appointment could help position Korea as a leader in international standardization for UAS cybersecurity.
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Sejong University professor named inaugural convener of ISO working group
Published Jul 29, 2026 1:44 am KST
Lee Jong-hyouk to lead development of cybersecurity standards for uncrewed aircraft systems
Lee Jong-hyouk, a professor of computer and information security at Sejong University / Courtesy of Sejong University
Lee Jong-hyouk, a professor of information security at Sejong University, has been appointed the inaugural convener of an International Organization for Standardization (ISO) working group tasked with developing international cybersecurity standards for uncrewed aircraft systems (UAS).
Sejong University said Monday that Lee’s appointment was officially confirmed at the ISO/TC 20/SC 16 plenary meeting held in Brussels, Belgium, from July 20 to 24.
ISO/TC 20/SC 16 is an ISO technical subcommittee responsible for developing international standards for UAS.
As convener, Lee will oversee the overall direction of standards development within the working group, coordinate discussions among experts from member countries, facilitate consensus-building and chair international meetings.
The university said his appointment marks an important milestone and lays the foundation for Korea to take a leading role in international standardization efforts in the rapidly evolving field of UAS cybersecurity.
With support from the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS), Lee is leading the development of international standards for UAS cybersecurity, as well as standards governing the detection, tracking, identification and data interoperability of counter-UAS systems. The standards work is taking shape as uncrewed aircraft are increasingly used across sectors where reliability, security and compatibility with other systems matter, making common rules important for both operators and manufacturers.
Working with experts from around the world, he aims to establish an international standards framework that will support the safe operation of UAS, strengthen defenses against emerging cyberthreats and improve interoperability among counter-UAS systems.
“Uncrewed aircraft and counter-UAS systems are becoming key infrastructure components for a wide range of applications, including defense, public safety, logistics and urban mobility,” Lee said.
“I will work closely with experts from member countries to ensure that Korea’s advanced cybersecurity technologies and standardization capabilities are incorporated into international standards.”