Dear Honorable Members of the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine!

I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the former presidents and executives who have devoted themselves and tirelessly contributed to the growth of the Korean Society of Nuclear Medicine (KSNM).

It is a tremendous honor to be inaugurated as the president of the KSNM, with a rich 63-year tradition and the highest authority in our field.

Even amid challenging times over the past two years, the field of nuclear medicine has made significant advancements under the leadership of former president Kang Keon Wook. New imaging tests and radiopharmaceuticals were introduced successively, broadening our field’s diagnostic capabilities. Also, the advent of Theranostics has further advanced our practice, allowing for simultaneous imaging diagnosis and nuclear medicine treatments.

As global pharmaceutical companies like Novartis enter the radioactive drug market, new treatments such as Pluvicto have been released or are being prepared for launch. These innovations are expected to expand the impact of nuclear medicine and increase the demand for our specialized expertise.

Since the mid-2010s, KSNM has been preparing for the future, evolving and strengthening our society through times more challenging than those faced by any other medical science academy in South Korea. Over my 18 years as an executive of KSNM, I have gained invaluable experience in solving problems across a range of complex challenges, particularly in areas related to health insurance. I firmly believe that, just as every lock has a key, every challenge has a solution. With our shared determination and collective wisdom, I am confident that we can overcome any problem.

Addressing the current challenges facing KSNM will require more than the effort of one chairman or a handful of executives. The 27th KSNM executives are fully committed to leading our society forward and ensuring that our society gets what we deserve, but we cannot do this alone. The active and voluntary support and participation of every KSNM member are essential to our success. I am fully dedicated to bringing my skills and passion to this effort, and I urge each of you to join us in guiding KSNM through these challenging times.

I look forward to leading our collective efforts over the next two years, united in our efforts and shared commitment to KSNM's success. Thank you.