The 59th Korean Society of
Echocardiography Autumn Scientific Conference
November 22~23, 2025, Grand Walkerhill, Seoul
Yonsei Univ. Ji Won Seo
2025 Korean Society of Echocardiography (KSE) Autumn Scientific Conference was held with great success under the slogan "Beyond Echo, Imaging Tomorrow," bringing together the future-oriented values of echocardiography. The conference served as a platform for reaffirming strong partnerships with world-leading societies including ASE, EACVI, and JSE, and for generating multifaceted academic insights into cardiovascular disease through close exchanges with related domestic and international societies. In particular, the Educational Sessions held at the Educational Theater drew an enthusiastic response from the audience, attracting the largest crowds of any event at the conference. Several lectures were further recognized for their exceptional quality and selected as "Best Lectures," demonstrating the program's educational authority. Furthermore, the Debate Session in the Harmony Chamber was highly acclaimed for providing both profound inspiration and academic excitement. It featured intense intellectual exchanges among experts on challenging clinical issues, demonstrating the essence of their logical reasoning.
At the prestigious awards ceremony honoring the future of the field, Professor Yoon Sang-Gon (Yonsei University College of Medicine) was selected as the recipient of the KSE Young Investigator Award, and Dr. Seoh Jeong-Hun (Pohang Semyung Christian Hospital) received the 2025 Best Paper Award. Professor Lee Nu-Ri (Chonnam National University College of Medicine) was named the recipient of the Academic Research Grant, and Professor Kim Min-Jeong (Ewha Womans University College of Medicine) received the Young Investigator Research Grant.
Following the conclusion of all academic proceedings, the Beer Party held along the scenic Han River, accompanied by a live jazz performance, brought together researchers from around the world in a spirit of free and open exchange. It was a fitting celebration that affirmed the KSE 2025 as a gathering not only of scholarly achievement, but of a shared vision for the future that transcends disciplinary boundaries, setting the stage for an even greater KSE 2026.