It is with great honor and a deep sense of responsibility that I begin my term as the 10th President of the Korean Society of Pain and Autonomic Disorders, serving from April 2025 to March 2027.
Since its beginnings in 2007 as the Pain and Autonomic Research Group, our Society has steadily grown—holding regular academic meetings and educational programs—and was formally established as an official academic society in 2011. Now in its 14th year, our Society continues to thrive, thanks to the tireless dedication and commitment of our members. Pain and autonomic disorders play a critical role not only in neurological conditions but also in a wide range of diseases encountered in clinical practice. Although our Society may be modest in size, it has developed into a highly focused and academically solid organization, built on the collective efforts of many passionate clinicians and researchers.
Looking ahead, we will work to further enhance the academic standing of our Society and strive to provide greater support for our members in their clinical and research endeavors. We are also committed to fostering the next generation of researchers and expanding international collaboration, with the goal of growing into a globally recognized academic society.
I would like to express my sincere appreciation to the former Presidents, officers, and all members who have contributed to building and strengthening our Society over the years. I pledge to do my utmost to carry on this legacy and ask for your continued interest, participation, and support as we move forward together.
Thank you very much.
April 2025
President
Tae-Kyeong Lee
The Korean Society of Pain and Autonomic Disorders