Greetings. I am Hoon-Chul Kang, the 16th President of the Korean Child Neurology Society.

It is both a great honor and a profound responsibility to serve as the President of our Society. For many years, the Korean Child Neurology Society has been dedicated to advancing the science of pediatric neurology and improving patient care. This achievement has been made possible through the passion, commitment, and hard work of our predecessors and members. I would like to express my deepest gratitude and respect to all of you.

Today, pediatric neurology faces both new challenges and exciting opportunities in a rapidly evolving healthcare environment, including refractory epilepsy, rare genetic neurological disorders, digital healthcare, and multidisciplinary collaboration. In the midst of these changes, I believe our Society should be more than an academic organization; it should be a community where members grow together and support one another.

During my term, I will do my utmost to serve our members based on four core principles: clear goals, a strong sense of belonging, appropriate recognition and rewards, and fair governance.

We will establish clear priorities and a shared vision so that our members can confidently shape the future together. We will strengthen communication and collaboration across specialties, generations, and regions, fostering a culture of mutual respect and support. We will also expand opportunities for meaningful recognition of academic, educational, and research achievements, while maintaining transparency and fairness in all aspects of Society governance.

Above all, children and their families must remain at the heart of everything we do. We will strive to ensure that our Society continues to grow as an organization that combines professional excellence with social responsibility, providing better care and greater hope to patients and their families.

The wisdom, participation, and dedication of our members are the Society’s greatest strength. I sincerely ask for your continued guidance and support, and I promise to be a President who listens, works, and advances together with all of you.

Thank you.

June 2026