Professor Lee Soo-bong as the new chairman of the Korean Kidney Society...Professor Choi Bum-soon is elected as the next chairman of the board
Jun 25, 2025
The Korean Kidney Association elected Lee Soo-bong, a professor of kidney medicine at Yangsan Busan National University Hospital, as the 41st chairman, and Choi Bum-soon, a professor of kidney medicine at Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, as the 20th chairman, at the 45th International Conference of Academic Conference (KSN 2025) held at COEX in Seoul on the 21st.
Professor Lee Soo-bong, who was elected chairman, graduated from Pusan National University School of Medicine and obtained a master's and doctoral degree from the same university, and is currently in charge of medical treatment and education at Yangsan Pusan National University Hospital's Kidney Department.
It has contributed to the development of domestic kidney disease treatment guidelines and the establishment of a research network, and has led to a balanced development of academic and policy.
Professor Lee said "Even when the medical field is difficult, the number of kidney disease patients continues to increase, and the social burden is also increasing."I will do my best as the chairman to incorporate the voices of kidney disease patients into the policy and to lead substantial changes in clinical and educational fields."," he said. The term of office begins at the same time as this election and is one year until June 2026.
Professor Choi Bum-soon, who was elected as the next chairman of the board, graduated from the Catholic University School of Medicine and obtained a master's and doctoral degree from the same university, and is currently conducting medical treatment and research at Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital's Kidney Department.
In the field of chronic kidney disease and renal replacement therapy (renal transplantation, peritoneal dialysis), clinical research activities and policy advice have been actively carried out and played a pivotal role inside and outside the society.
Professor Choi said, `The Korean Society of Kidney is taking the lead in Asia beyond Korea and is making a leap to become a society that is on par with the world""As the next chairman, I will strengthen the global academic network and strive to foster international researchers." In particular, despite the ongoing crisis in the medical community, we will further strengthen the social responsibility of the society by proposing policies for kidney disease patients and strengthening the academic foundation" he said. Professor Choi's term as the 20th chairman of the board is from June 2026 to June 2028.
Meanwhile, the Korean Kidney Society has been actively engaged in activities such as the Kidney Health Plan 2033, and has been actively responding to various issues such as the campaign to know kidney scores, distribution of self-creative disease diagnostic kits, policies to revitalize peritoneal dialysis at home, disaster response activities, and expansion of international cooperation.
Professor Lee Soo-bong, who was elected chairman, graduated from Pusan National University School of Medicine and obtained a master's and doctoral degree from the same university, and is currently in charge of medical treatment and education at Yangsan Pusan National University Hospital's Kidney Department.
It has contributed to the development of domestic kidney disease treatment guidelines and the establishment of a research network, and has led to a balanced development of academic and policy.
Professor Lee said "Even when the medical field is difficult, the number of kidney disease patients continues to increase, and the social burden is also increasing."I will do my best as the chairman to incorporate the voices of kidney disease patients into the policy and to lead substantial changes in clinical and educational fields."," he said. The term of office begins at the same time as this election and is one year until June 2026.
Professor Choi Bum-soon, who was elected as the next chairman of the board, graduated from the Catholic University School of Medicine and obtained a master's and doctoral degree from the same university, and is currently conducting medical treatment and research at Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital's Kidney Department.
In the field of chronic kidney disease and renal replacement therapy (renal transplantation, peritoneal dialysis), clinical research activities and policy advice have been actively carried out and played a pivotal role inside and outside the society.
Professor Choi said, `The Korean Society of Kidney is taking the lead in Asia beyond Korea and is making a leap to become a society that is on par with the world""As the next chairman, I will strengthen the global academic network and strive to foster international researchers." In particular, despite the ongoing crisis in the medical community, we will further strengthen the social responsibility of the society by proposing policies for kidney disease patients and strengthening the academic foundation" he said. Professor Choi's term as the 20th chairman of the board is from June 2026 to June 2028.
Meanwhile, the Korean Kidney Society has been actively engaged in activities such as the Kidney Health Plan 2033, and has been actively responding to various issues such as the campaign to know kidney scores, distribution of self-creative disease diagnostic kits, policies to revitalize peritoneal dialysis at home, disaster response activities, and expansion of international cooperation.
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This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
