국제 학술대회 (International Conferences)

70. Yong-Ku Kong, Hyun-Ho Shim, Dokyeong Lee, Hyun-Seok Yang, Jaehwi Lee, and Hyunji Keum*, 2025, Designing of the K-LEXO (Korea Lower-Limb Exoskeleton) for eldery agricultural workers, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) 2025, August 5-8, 2025. Bali, Indonesia – poster competition 2nd Place

69. Yong-Ku Kong*, Hyun-Ho Shim, Hyunji Keum, Seungjae Son, Min-Tae Seo, and Senung-Yeon Kim, 2024, The development of customized musculoskeletal workload reduction technology for Korean farming work, 22nd Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), IEA-2024, August 25-29, 2024 ICC Jeju, Republic of Korea. 

68. Yong-Ku Kong,  Hyun-Ho Shim, Seungjae Son, Suk Lee, Soon-Kyo Lee, U-Ri Chae, Min-Tae Seo, Senung-Yeon Kim and Hyunji Keum*, 2024, The effects of delivery truck design on lumbar and posture workload reduction during loading tasks: A comparative study of conventional, low-entry, and newly designed delivery trucks, 22nd Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), IEA-2024, August 25-29, 2024 ICC Jeju, Republic of Korea.

67. Jeong-Bae Ko, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Jae-Soo Hong, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2024, Development of a cumulative shoulder workload assessment model, 22nd Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association (IEA), IEA-2024, August 25-29, 2024 ICC Jeju, Republic of Korea.

66. Yong-Ku Kong*, Hyunji Keum, Seungjae Son, Dokyeong Lee, Hyun-Seok Yang, Dae-Min Kim, Hyun-Ho Shim, 2024, Designing of the lower-limb wearable exoskeleton device for elderly agricultural workers, 15th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2024) and the Affiliated Conferences, July 24-27, 2024 Nice, France. 65. Yong-Ku Kong1, Sang-Soo Park1, Jin-Woo Shim1, Kyeong-Hee Choi1, Hyun-Ho Shim1, Kiana Kia2, Jeong Ho Kim2,*, 2023, Effects of a shoulder-support exoskeleton on shoulder strain during augmented reality interaction, 67th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, HFES-2023, October 23-27, 2023 Washington D.C., USA.

65. Yong-Ku Kong1, Sang-Soo Park1, Jin-Woo Shim1, Kyeong-Hee Choi1, Hyun-Ho Shim1, Kiana Kia2, Jeong Ho Kim2,*, 2023, Effects of a shoulder-support exoskeleton on shoulder strain during augmented reality interaction, 67th Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, HFES-2023, October 23-27, 2023 Washington D.C., USA 

64. Yong-Ku Kong1, Sang-Soo Park1, Jin-Woo Shim1, Dae-Min Kim2, Heung-Youl Kim3, Hyun-Ho Shim1,*, 2023, A study of the comparative evaluation system of the lower-limb exoskeleton, 25th International Conference on Human-Computer Interaction, HCII-2023, July 23-28, 2023 Copenhagen, Denmark (농진청-EXO)

63. Yong-Ku Kong, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Sang-soo Park, Jin-Woo Shim, Hyun-Ho Shim*, 2022, Effect of a lower-limb exoskeleton on muscle loads based on the AnyBody Modeling System (AMS) simulation analysis, Engineering & Technology, Computer, Basic & Applied Sciences, ECBA-2022, December 17-18, 2022 Barcelona, Spain.

62. Kyeong-Hee Choi, Min-Uk Cho, Seoung-Yeon Kim, Min-Jung Kim, Jin-Woo Shim, Sang-soo Park, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2021, Application and development of Korea ergonomic checklist for farmers (AWBA), The 12th IOHA International Scientific Conference IOHA 2021, September 11-15, 2021 Daegu, Korea.

61. Yong-Ku Kong, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Chae-Won Park, Seoung-Yeon Kim, Min-Jung Kim, Min-Uk Cho*, 2020, Study of electromyography sensor attachment locations for designing of smart-fitness clothing, Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) 2020, 8-10, December 2020. Harare, Zimbabwe – poster, on-line.

60. Yong-Ku Kong, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Chae-Won Park, Seoung-Yeon Kim, Min-Jung Kim, Min-Uk Cho*, 2020, Modification of the AWBA (Agricultural Whole-Body Assessment) considering disc compression according to weight factor, ACED SEANES Joint Conference of the Asian Council on Ergonomics and Design (ACED) and Southeast Asian Network of Ergonomics Societies (SEANES) 2020, 2-4, December 2020. Manila Philippines-poster.

59. Kyeong-Hee Choi, Jae-Kyeong Kim, Hyun-Ho Shim, Min-Uk Cho, Chae-Won Park, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2019, The effect of monitor type on the front head posture (FHP), Proceedings of the International Conference on Industrial Engineering and Operations Management, 23-26, July 2019. Pilsen, Czech Republic - poster.

58. Yong-Ku Kong, Jub-Hyub Lee, Jae-Min Shin, Ju-Hee Lee, Hyun-Ho Shim, Jae-Kyeong Kim, Kyeong-Hee Choi*, 2018, Evaluation of subjective perceived ratings for grip strengths depending on handedness for each target force levels, 20th Congress International Ergonomics Association (IEA 2018), 26-30, August 2018. Florence, Italy - poster.

57. Yong-Ku Kong, Inseok Lee, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Da-Yeong Kang, Hye-Seon Chae, Seung-Min Mo, Juhee Lee*, 2017, Risk factors and safety solutions in cultivating ginseng, APSS-2017, Asia Pacific Symposium on Safety, 30 November-1, December 2017. - poster Kitakyushu, Japan.

56. Yong-Ku Kong, Jun-Hyub Lee, Ju-Hee Lee, Jae-Min Shin, Kyeong-Hee Choi*, 2017, A comparison of perceived exertion with actual target intensities, MMHS-2017, Kuala Lumpur 31st International Conference on “Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences”, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, 12-13, July 2017. - poster.

55. Yong-Ku Kong, Sung-Yong Lee, Jun-Hyub Lee, Kyeong-Hee Choi*, 2016, Comparison of Maximum Endurance Time for Thumb Pressure, MMHS-2016, 18th International Conference on “Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences”, Hong Kong, 21-22, December 2016. - poster.

54. Yong-Ku Kong, Kyung Suk Lee, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Sung-Yong Lee, Jun-Hyub Lee, Dae-Min Kim*, 2016, Study on the appropriacy of an ergonomic evaluation tools for the work-related upper-limb disorders in farming: Comparison of AULA, RULA, REBA, OWAS, NMAOHS-2016, Nordic Meeting on Agricultural Occupational Health and Safety, Billund, Denmark, 24-26, August 2016. - poster.

53. Kyeong-Hee Choi, Yong-Ku Kong, Juhee Lee, Kyung Suk Lee, Inseok Lee*, 2016, Development of E-Learning Contents of Agricultural Safety and Health – An Example Program for Bean-Cultivating Farmers, NMAOHS-2016, Nordic Meeting on Agricultural Occupational Health and Safety, Billund, Denmark, 24-26, August 2016. - poster.

52. Yong-Ku Kong, Sung-Yong Lee, Jun-Hyub Lee, Kyeong-Hee Choi *, 2016, Contribution of Individual Finger Force in Submaximal Contraction, MMHS-2016, Singapore 12th International Conference on “Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences”, Singapore, 11-12, May 2016.

51. Yong-Ku Kong, Dae-Min Kim, Sung-Yong Lee, Kyeong-Hee Choi*, 2016, Effects of age on grip force control ability in force tracking task, MMHS-2016, Bangkok 7th International Conference on “Medical, Medicine and Health Sciences”, Bangkok, Thailand, 29-30, January 2016.

50. Inseok Lee, Yong-Ku Kong, Sung-Pill Jo, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Hye-Seon Chae, 2015, Case study of developing e-learning contents of agricultural safety and health for various crops, Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, (IEA 2015), Melbourne, Australia, 9 ~ 14, August 2015. Poster.

49. Yong-Ku Kong, Sung-Yong Lee, Dae-Min Kim, Kyeong-Hee Choi*, 2015, Evaluation of pliers’ grip span in both genders, Proceedings 19th Triennial Congress of the IEA, (IEA 2015), Melbourne, Australia, 9 ~ 14, August 2015. Poster.

48. Yong-Ku Kong, Sung-Yong Lee, Dae-Min Kim, Kyeong-Hee Choi*, 2015, Age-induced Changes in Ability of Grip Force Control, 31st International Congress on Occupational Health (ICOH 2015), Seoul, Korea, 31, May ~ 5, June. Presentation 6/3.

47. Joonho Chang, Andris Freivalds, Neil A. Sharkey, Yong-Ku Kong, Hyun-Min Kim, Kiseok Sung, Dae-Min Kim, 2014, Investigation of Triggering Force by the Index Finger for Optimal Trigger Design Using a Cadaver Experiment, 2014 International Annual Meetings of the Human factors and Ergonomics Society (HFES), Chicago, Illinois, USA, 27~31, October.

46. Dae-Min Kim, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Kyung-Ran Kim, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2014, Development of an ergonomic body posture assessment tool for agricultural tasks, The 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE, 2014), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, 19~23, July. Poster.

45. Yong-Ku Kong, Kyeong-Hee Choi*, Dae-Min Kim, 2014, A study of gender effect on the maximum grip strength of pliers, The 5th International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE, 2014), Jagiellonian University, Krakow, Poland, 19~23, July. Poster.

44. Dae-Min Kim, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Kyung-Ran Kim, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2014, Development of agricultural task assessment in Korea, The 1th Asian Conference on Ergonomics and Design 2014 (ACED, 2014), Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel, South Korea,21~24, May.

43. Yong-Ku Kong, Hyung-Sung Kang, Dae-Min Kim, Kyeong-Hee Choi*, 2014, A Design of Pliers in the Maximum Gripping Task, The 1st Asian Conference on Ergonomics and Design 2014 (ACED, 2014), Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel, South Korea,21~24, May. 

42. Kyung-Sun Lee, Sung Pill Jo, Kyeong-Hee Choi, Inseok Lee, Yong-Ku Kong, Kyung Suk Lee, Myung-Chul Jung*, 2014, A Framework to Develop E-Learning Contents of Agricultural Safety, The 1th Asian Conference on Ergonomics and Design 2014 (ACED, 2014), Ramada Plaza Jeju Hotel, South Korea,21~24, May.

41. Dae-Min Kim, Hyun-Sung Kang, Ji-Su Kim, Myung-Chul Jung, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2014, Study for the effect of middle finger grip span on ring finger force in the maximum gripping task, The 4th International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (IEOM, 2014), Grand Hyatt Bali, Indonesia, 7~9, January. Poster.

40. Hyun-Sung Kang, Ji-Su Kim, Dae-Min Kim, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2014, Evaluation of pliers in a maximum gripping task, The 4th International Conference on Industrial Engineering & Operations Management (IEOM, 2014), Grand Hyatt Bali, Indonesia, 7~9, January. Poster.

39. Yong-Ku Kong, Hyun-Sung Kang, Ji-Su Kim, Dae-Min Kim*, 2013, Biomechanical analysis of power grip in cadaver-arm experiment, The 14th Asia Pacific Industrial Engineering and Management Systems Conference (APIEMS, 2013), Cebu, Philippines, 4~6, December.

 38. Joonho Chang, Yong-Ku Kong*, Andris Freivalds, Hyun-Sung Kang, and Jae Hyun Cho, 2013, Investigation of Relationships between Hand Surface Dimensions and Hand Bone Dimensions, 2013 International Annual Meetings of the Human factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, California, USA, 30, September~ 4, October.

37. Kiseok Sung, Joonho Chang, Andris Freivalds, Yong-Ku Kong, 2013, Development of the Two-Dimensional Biomechanical Hand Model for a Guitar player, 2013 International Annual Meetings of the Human factors and Ergonomics Society, San Diego, California, USA, 30, September~ 4, October.

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36. Yong-Ku Kong, Dae-Min Kim, Ji-soo Kim, Hyun-Sung Kang*, 2013, The effects of weights and speeds on the upper-arm muscles based on EMG and anybody simulation model, 8th International Conference on Prevention of Work-related Musculoskeletal Disorders, Busan, Korea, 8-11, July.

35. Seung-Min Mo, Sang Young Yoon, Yong-Ku Kong, Myung-Chul Jung*, 2013, Workload evaluation of repetitive one-handed handling using biomechanical, physiological, and subjective measures, The International IIE (Institute of Industrial Engineers) Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 26-28, June.

34. Kyung Sun Lee, Sang Young Yoon, Yong-Ku Kong, Myung-Chul Jung*, 2013, Comparison between hand surface markers and joint center based markers, The International IIE (Institute of Industrial Engineers) Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 26-28, June.

33. Hyun-Sung Kang, Myung-Chul Jung, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2013, Evaluation of Optimal Grip Spans of Pliers in Cutting Tasks, The International IIE (Institute of Industrial Engineers) Conference, Istanbul, Turkey, 26-28, June. – Poster

32. Yong-Ku Kong, Myung-Chul Jung, Seung-Min Mo, Inseok Lee, Nam-Cheol Lee, Young-Jin Hyun, Chang-Su Kim, Min-Tae Seo*, 2012, Vehicle motion and a driver's muscular responses in step steer driving, 11th International Symposium on Advanced Vehicle Control, Seoul, Korea, 9-12, September.

31.Seung-Min Mo, Youngjin Hyun, Chang-Soo Kim, Dae-Min Kim, Hyun-Sung Kang, Yong-Ku Kong, Inseok Lee, Myung-Chul Jung*, 2012, Correlation between muscle contraction and vehicle dynamics in a real driving, 4th International Conference Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2012), San Francisco, California, USA, 21-25 July.

30. Youngjin Hyun, Nam-Cheol Lee, Kyung-Sun Lee, Chang-soo Kim, Seung-Min Mo, Min-Tae Seo, Yong-Ku Kong, Myung-Chul Jung, Inseok Lee*, 2012, Measurement of body pressures in double-lane-changing driving tests, 4th International Conference Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE 2012), San Francisco, California, USA, 21-25 July.

29. Yong-Ku Kong, Young-Woong Song, Myung-Chul Jung, Inseok Lee*, 2011, Effects of hand position on maximum grip strength and discomfort, 47th Annual Conference, HFESA 2011, Sydney, Australia, 7-9 November.

28. Seung-Min Mo, Jong-Seon Kwag, Yong-Ku Kong, Inseok Lee, Myung-Chul Jung*, 2011, Electromyography evaluation of shoulder muscle co-activation for one-handed handling, IIE ASIAN Conference 2011, Shanghai, China, 10-12 June, 186-191.

27. Kyung-Sun Lee, Jong-Seon Kwag, Cheol Min Lim, Yong-Ku Kong, Inseok Lee, Myung-Chul Jung*, 2011, Functional hand grip analysis through biomechanics: Review paper, IIE ASIAN Conference 2011, Shanghai, China, 10-12 June, 179-185.

26. Seung-Min Mo, Jongseon Kwag, Myung-Chul Jung*, Y.K. Kong, 2010, Evaluation of cyclic one-handed handling by electromyography, The 9th Pan-Pacific Conference on Ergonomics, (PPCOE), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 7-10 November.

25. Y.K. Kong, D.M. Kim, C.M. Lim, J.G. Han*, M.C. Jung, 2010, Analysis of irradiation effects of font size, font thickness, and font type, The 9th Pan-Pacific Conference on Ergonomics, (PPCOE), Kaohsiung, Taiwan, 7-10 November.

24. Yong-Ku Kong, Dae-Min Kim*, Kyung-Sun Lee and Myung-Chul Jung, 2010, Comfort and discomfort in gripping exertion, 3rd International Conference on Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics (AHFE), Miami, Florida, USA, 17-20 July.

23. Yong-Ku Kong*, Kwan Suk Lee, 2009, Introduction of safety and health laws in Korea, 17th World Congress on Ergonomics, IEA (International Ergonomics Association), Jiuhua Exhibition & Convention Centre, Beijing, CHINA, 9-14 August.

22. Yong-Ku Kong, Dae-Min Kim*, Kyung-Sun Lee, Myung-Chul Jung, 2009, Handle evaluation for young and old age groups by Multi-Finger Force Measurement (MFFM) system, 17th World Congress on Ergonomics, IEA (International Ergonomics Association), Jiuhua Exhibition & Convention Centre, Beijing, CHINA, 9-14 August.

21. Yong-Ku Kong* and Seong-Tae Sohn, 2008, Evaluations of the subjective discomfort ratings and EMGs of lower extremity muscles in various knee flexion angles, The 8th IIES International Symposium, The 1st East Asian Ergonomics Federation Symposium, Ramazzini Hall, UOEH, JAPAN, 12-14 November. – Poster & Presentation.

20. Brian D. Lowe*, Yong-Ku Kong, Steven Wurzelbacher, 2008, Towards improved thin profile sensor technologies for field-based grip force exposure assessment, NORA Symposium 2008: Public Market for Ideas and Partnerships, Sheraton Denver West Hotel, Denver, Colorado, USA, 28-29 July. – Poster.

19.  Dae-Min Kim, Yong-Ku Kong*, 2008, Development of the “Adjustable multi-finger force measurement (MFFM) systems” for research of handtool-related musculoskeletal disorders, Applied Human Factors and Ergonomics, 2nd International Conference, Caesars Palace, Las Vegas, USA, 14-17 July.

18. Yong-Ku Kong*, SooJin Lee, Brian D. Lowe, Seongho Song, 2007, Evaluation of various handle grip spans for optimizing finger specific force based on the users’ hand sizes, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 51th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 884~888, 1-5 October.

17. Yong-Ku Kong*, Brian D. Lowe, SooJin Lee, 2006, Evaluation of handles in a maximum screwdriving torque task, 16th World Congress on Ergonomics of the International Ergonomics Association, Maastricht the Netherlands, 10-14 July.

16. Brian D. Lowe*, Yong-Ku Kong, Jungyoup Han, 2006, Development and application of a hand force measurement system, 16th World Congress on Ergonomics of the International Ergonomics Association, Maastricht the Netherlands, 10-14 July.

15.  Andris Freivalds*, Shihyun Park, Neil A. Sharkey, Yong-Ku Kong, Brian D. Lowe, 2006, Measurement of tendon forces while gripping handles, 16th World Congress on Ergonomics of the International Ergonomics Association, Maastricht the Netherlands, 10-14 July.

14. J.T. Albers*, L.A. Merlino, D. Anton, J.C. Rosecrance, Y.K. Kong, 2006, Use of epidemiological data to prioritize construction ergonomic hand-tool exposure evaluations, 16th World Congress on Ergonomics of the International Ergonomics Association, Maastricht the Netherlands, 10-14 July.

13. Hight R., Schultz K., Wagner F., Feletto M., Lowe B., Kong Y., Waters T., 2005, Easy Ergonomics: A Guide to Selecting Non-Powered Hand Tools, AIHce (American Industrial Hygiene Conference & Exposition, May 21-26, Anaheim Convention Center, Anaheim, CA. – Poster.

12. Jim Albers*, Steve Hudock, Yong-Ku Kong, Dwight Werren, Sunil Sudhakaran, Ed Krieg, Brian Lowe, 2005, Comparison of Three Techniques for Tying Rebar for Freeway Bridge Decks, 8th Annual Applied Ergonomics Conference, New Orleans, Louisiana.

11. Yong-Ku Kong*, Brian D. Lowe, 2004, Evaluation of handle diameter in maximum horizontal and vertical torque tasks, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 48th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1295~1299.

10. Yong-Ku Kong*, Brian D. Lowe, 2003, Use of Normalized Hand sizes for Subjective Rating and Performance of Handle Size in a Maximum Horizontal Torque Task, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 47th Annual Meeting, Denver, Colorado, 1283~1287.

9. Yong-Ku Kong*, Brian D. Lowe, 2003, Optimizing handle Size based on Normalized Hand Size in a Maximum Vertical Torque Task, XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Seoul, Korea, (2), 239-242.

8. Yong-Ku Kong*, Brian D. Lowe, 2003, Optimizing handle Size based on Normalized Hand Size in a Maximum Gripping Task, XVth Triennial Congress of the International Ergonomics Association, Seoul, Korea, (2), 243-246.

7. Yong-Ku Kong*, Andris Freivalds, 2002, Determination of Optimal Handle Sizes by Use of Normalized Hand Sizes in a Pulling Task, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 46th Annual Meeting, Baltimore, MD, 1051~1055.

6. Yong-Ku Kong*, Andris Freivalds, 2001, Evaluation of the Finger and Phalange Force Distributions in Pulling Task, Proceedings of the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society 45th Annual Meeting, Minneapolis, MN, 1146~1150.

5. Gilad I., Freivalds, A., Pollatschek M., Kong, Y.K., 2001, Using LAD for CTD Risk Assessment”. Advances in Occupational Ergonomics and Safety, A.C. Bittner Jr. et al. (eds.), IOS Press, 70~79.

4. Andris Freivalds, Yong-Ku Kong, Heecheon You, Seikwon Park, 2000, A comprehensive risk assessment model for work-related musculoskeletal disorders of the upper extremities. In Proceedings of IEA 2000/HFES 2000 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA: The Human Factors and Ergonomics Society, vol. 5, pp. 728~731.

3. Andris Freivalds, Hyunkook Jang, Yong-Ku Kong, 2000, Setting standards for packing. In      Proceedings of IEA 2000/HFES 2000 Annual Meeting, San Diego, CA: The Human      Factors and Ergonomics Society, vol. 4, pp. 447~450.

2. Andris Freivalds, Yong-Ku Kong, Biomechanical Design and Evaluation of Meat-hooks, “Research Trends” in NexGenErgonomics, 2000 (2000 ~ current) http//www.nexgenergo.com/ergocenter/trends.html

1. Yong-Ku Kong, Andris Freivalds, 1998, Revision of the CTD risk assessment model, In P.A. Scott, R.S. Bridger, and J. Charteris, (eds.), Global Ergonomics, Elsevier, New York, 119~122.