대한외상중환자외과학회

President of KSACS Suk-kyung Hong, M.D., Ph.D.

It is a great honor and privilege to greet you as the President of the Korean Society of Acute Care Surgery (KSACS). At the same time, I feel a profound sense of responsibility. Since its founding as a study group in 2009, our society has achieved remarkable growth, thanks to the dedication and passion of our senior members and the outstanding leadership of previous presidents.

As a result, we have successfully established a unique identity in the field of Acute Care Surgery, encompassing severe, emergency, and trauma patients. Today, KSACS stands as a central pillar of essential surgical care in Korea.

Now, our society stands at a critical juncture, poised for a new leap forward.

More than ever, we must strategically prepare to safeguard the value and role of trauma and surgical critical care—fields that have long been at the frontline of essential medical services—and ensure their sustainable development. It is imperative that we create meaningful changes by improving working conditions, strengthening institutional support, and advancing policy frameworks so that young surgeons can participate in this field with pride and a strong sense of mission.

At the same time, we will continue to solidify and expand upon the key initiatives led by our past presidents. These include the publication of textbooks, the development of clinical practice guidelines, and the establishment of educational programs for subspecialty surgeons and advanced practice nurses.

None of these goals can be achieved without the active participation and cooperation of our members. As President, I am committed to fostering an environment in which your professionalism and dedication are rightfully recognized, protecting the interests of our society, and building a foundation for our collective growth.

I sincerely ask for your continued interest, active participation, and invaluable guidance as we move forward.

Wishing you all good health and peace always.