Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (KSUM), it is our great pleasure to welcome you to the 56th Annual Congress of the Korean Society of Ultrasound in Medicine (KSUM 2025), which is scheduled to be held at Coex from May 8 (Thu) to 9 (Fri), 2025.

KSUM 2025 promises an outstanding program featuring high-quality scientific sessions that will provide participants with a valuable opportunity to keep up-to-date with the latest research findings in various fields of ultrasound in medicine and biology. A large number of world-renowned speakers and delegates will share their expertise, remarkable achievements, and most recent discoveries.

A wide-ranging scientific program consisting of the Jisan Lecture, Categorical Course, Special Focus, Hot Issues, Interactive Case Review, Live Demonstration, Hands-on sessions, and scientific presentations including the Young Investigator Award Session, Oral presentations, "Ultrasound, the Best" (Informal Scientific Session), and E-Posters on the most critical issues challenging our field will be covered.

We have also arranged a string of colorful social programs including the Congress Dinner, which we hope all our participants will enjoy.

Last but not least, we would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to our Industry Partners and Supporters for their continued support of the KSUM.

We are confident that you will enjoy your stay in Seoul. With best wishes for a most enjoyable and beneficial experience, please accept once again our heartfelt welcome to all of you to KSUM 2025!

Sincerely yours,

• Dal Mo Yang, M.D. President
• Jeong Yeon Cho, M.D. Chair, Organizing Committee