Greetings,

I am Ji‑Ung Park, President of the Korean Plastic Surgery Research Council. On behalf of our Council, I extend a warm welcome to all attendees of PRS KOREA 2025 and express our deep honor in participating in this landmark event.

Currently, the field of plastic surgery faces multiple internal and external challenges, including limitations in expanding academic and clinical domains, as well as encroachment by other specialties in reconstructive and aesthetic fields. In these times, it is imperative to identify new emerging disease groups and evolve our specialty to address conditions relevant to an aging and technologically advanced society.

In this context, deepening basic research, integrating and advancing translational research for practical applications, and effectively linking these with clinical practice are essential. Pioneering advanced medical devices and regenerative medicine through research in tissue engineering, biomaterials, digital therapeutics, and artificial intelligence (AI) will be key driving forces shaping the future of plastic surgery. I firmly believe that substantial growth and development of our specialty can only be achieved when such studies are closely connected to clinical practice.

To support these objectives, PRS KOREA 2025 has prepared diverse programs, including keynote lectures delivered by speakers from various disciplines, aimed at promoting interdisciplinary research and development (R&D) and uncovering novel ideas and possibilities. Furthermore, we have organized specialized sessions covering tissue engineering, genomics, wound healing, peripheral nerve regeneration, hemodynamics, digital healthcare with AI, research funding strategies, practical application and entrepreneurial experiences, and multiple industrial sessions in collaboration with leading R&D companies.

We sincerely hope that the sessions hosted by the Korean Plastic Surgery Research Council at PRS KOREA 2025 will facilitate the expansion and advancement of academic plastic surgery, becoming a vibrant platform for exchanging creative and innovative ideas that produce tangible results, thereby fueling the next major leap forward in our specialty.

We hope that you thoroughly enjoy the world-renowned PRS KOREA 2025, and that this event inspires you and provides a meaningful and valuable experience.

Thank you.

Ji-Ung Park, M.D., Ph.D.
President of Academic Forum of the Korean Plastic Surgery Research Council

Greetings.

As we look forward to the advancement of plastic and reconstructive surgery, we always experience excitement coupled with a spirit of challenge. In this context, PRS KOREA 2025 (the 83rd International Conference of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons) will offer a valuable opportunity to realize the collective vision for the future of the field of plastic surgery.

The Korean Academic Association of Perforator Flap has organized sessions where various microsurgical techniques, cutting-edge knowledge, and rich clinical experiences will converge. We sincerely appreciate your diligent research and clinical efforts undertaken quietly yet steadfastly in your respective areas. We hope this gathering will provide fertile ground for new insights and innovative ideas.

Amid your busy schedules, we encourage you to pause and exchange experiences and perspectives with fellow colleagues. When we challenge conventional methods, we often discover entirely new possibilities. We believe that such endeavors are crucial drivers for academic growth and advancements in medical technology.

Alongside numerous academic presentations, the conference will foster meaningful interactions between junior and senior physicians and researchers. We invite you to participate with enthusiasm and curiosity, contributing to the further development of plastic and reconstructive surgery. We are confident that this event will serve as a pivotal moment, consolidating collective wisdom and promoting collaboration and progress in our field.

Your active interest and participation will greatly strengthen and brighten the future of plastic surgery. With this heartfelt invitation, we eagerly look forward to seeing you at the conference.

Dong Hyuk Shin, M.D., Ph.D.
President of Korean academic association of Perforator flap(KAPF)

Greetings.

I am Jong-Woo Choi from Asan Medical Center, President of the Korean Head and Neck Reconstruction Study Group.

Head and neck reconstruction is an essential area within plastic surgery, encompassing reconstruction of not only the face but also the skull, orbit, maxilla, mandible, nasal cavity, and pharyngolaryngeal region. Reconstructive surgery is particularly crucial following the surgical removal of cancers affecting the face and the head and neck. Thanks to the dedicated efforts of our predecessors, it is now the right time for more young plastic surgeons to engage actively and further advance this important field.

This year, the Korean Head and Neck Reconstruction Study Group will host an international symposium featuring renowned international speakers. The symposium sessions will include topics such as scalp reconstruction, maxillary and mandibular reconstruction, and reconstructive approaches for the tongue, nasopharynx, oropharynx, and hypopharynx. We eagerly anticipate the active participation of many plastic surgeons as speakers and research contributors.

To date, numerous distinguished micro-reconstructive plastic surgeons from around the globe have confirmed their participation, including Rene Largo from MD Anderson Cancer Center, Ed Chang from Texas, Kongkrit Chaiyasate from Michigan, and Frederik Kolb from UC San Diego.

Through your enthusiastic participation, we expect to significantly enhance the quality of life for patients suffering from head and neck cancers and various facial deformities. We sincerely look forward to your continued support and encouragement.

Thank you.

Jong-Woo Choi M.D., Ph.D.
President of K Head & Neck Forum

Dear esteemed members,

We are delighted and honored to invite you to the 3rd Forum of the Korean Academic Association of Facial Trauma Surgeons at PRS KOREA 2025.

Our association, officially registered with the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons in 2014, has actively engaged members interested in the treatment of maxillofacial trauma and fractures through informal gatherings. Since our inaugural meeting at Chungnam National University Hospital on August 28, 2014, we have now celebrated our 11th anniversary and have held a total of 40 regular meetings. The diverse cases presented, and the in-depth discussions facilitated by our association have significantly contributed to advancing facial trauma care and research in Korea.

While Korean plastic surgery is internationally renowned for its achievements in aesthetics, its contributions and accomplishments in facial trauma are also highly significant. In Europe, oral and maxillofacial surgery primarily manages facial trauma patients, whereas in the United States, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, and oral surgery collaborate closely in patient care. However, in Korea, plastic surgery takes the lead role in managing facial bone fractures and trauma patients.

The field of facial trauma and reconstruction, pioneered by René Le Fort and Harold Gillies more than 100 years ago, remains fundamental to modern plastic surgery. Our association continues to enhance care quality by discussing actual clinical cases and exploring multidisciplinary collaboration through lectures from invited experts across various trauma-related fields.

This year is especially meaningful, as the textbook Craniomaxillofacial Traumatology has been selected as a recommended academic book by the Sejong Book Program, organized by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism. This accomplishment reflects our members' dedicated research and ongoing commitment. We look forward to further improving this textbook in subsequent editions.

We sincerely request your enthusiastic interest and active participation in the upcoming 3rd Forum, which will take place from November 9 to 11, 2025, at the Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Hotel. Please join us in celebrating the recognition of Craniomaxillofacial Traumatology as a Sejong-recommended book.

--> Dong Hee Kang, M.D., PhD.
President of The 3rd Forum of Korean Academic Association of Facial Trauma Surgeons

Greetings, we wish all our members peace and happiness.

We would like to express our sincere respect and appreciation for the dedication shown by our members, who continue to serve in the medical field despite numerous challenges.

PRS KOREA 2025 will be held from November 9 to 11, 2025, and the Korean Academic Association of Skin Cancer Surgeons (KASC), affiliated with the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, will participate. Established in 2022, KASC is now in its fourth year and operates under the vision of the “Skin Cancer Global Initiative.” We conduct seminars twice yearly and have hosted two sessions at PRS KOREA annually since 2023, featuring comprehensive presentations and discussions on skin cancer led by international speakers. Over the years, KASC has harnessed the expertise of its 15 committee members to investigate and advance the latest developments in skin cancer, a topic previously considered peripheral to plastic surgery. We strive continuously to achieve academic excellence and global leadership in this specialty.

This year’s symposium will focus on cutting-edge surgical approaches to skin cancers located in the perineal area, where reconstruction is notably complex, as well as on sarcoma management.

We warmly encourage the attendance of many members, fellows, and residents at this symposium, aiming to foster a valuable learning and sharing experience.

--> Seokchan Eun, M.D., Ph.D.
President of Skin Cancer Seoul Forum 2025