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President’s Welcome Message

It is a great honor for the Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society (KOSSM) to participate as a co-host of ISSS 2026, to be held in PyeongChang, Korea.

As the President of KOSSM, I am pleased to support this international meeting, which brings together experts dedicated to improving safety, injury prevention, and clinical outcomes in snowsports. PyeongChang, with its strong legacy in winter sports, provides an ideal venue for meaningful academic exchange in this field.

Through ISSS 2026, we look forward to strengthening international collaboration and sharing clinical and scientific insights across disciplines. KOSSM is committed to contributing its expertise in orthopaedic sports medicine and to supporting productive dialogue that advances snowsports safety and athlete care worldwide.

I sincerely hope that ISSS 2026 will be a rewarding and memorable experience for all participants, and I warmly welcome you to PyeongChang.



Jin-Hwan Kim, MD, PhD
President, Korean Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Society (KOSSM)

Chair’s Welcome Message

Welcome to the 26th International Congress on Snowsports Trauma & Safety (ISSS 2026 PyeongChang).

It is my great honor and privilege to welcome all of you to PyeongChang, Korea, for this extraordinary gathering of experts, innovators, and leaders in the field of snowsports medicine, trauma management, and safety research. Hosting this prestigious congress—now celebrating more than 70 years of history—marks a meaningful moment for our scientific community and for the future of global snowsports safety.

This year’s congress brings together medical professionals, sports scientists, engineers, industry partners, legal specialists, and ski resort leaders from around the world. Across the next several days, we will exchange insights, present new scientific evidence, explore emerging technologies, and strengthen global collaborations aimed at improving safety and performance for all who enjoy snow sports.

PyeongChang, with its legacy as a host of the Winter Olympic Games and its world-class winter-sports environment, provides an ideal setting for these discussions. I hope you take the time not only to participate in the scientific sessions but also to experience the unique culture, landscape, and hospitality that Korea has to offer.

I extend my sincere appreciation to all speakers, presenters, committee members, and volunteers whose dedication and hard work made this congress possible. Most importantly, I thank each of you for your commitment to advancing our shared mission of enhancing safety in snowsports worldwide.

I wish you a productive, inspiring, and memorable week here in PyeongChang.

With warm regards,

Congress Chair, ISSS 2026 PyeongChang
DooSup Kim MD PhD

Members of Organizing Committee

Doo-Sup Kim M.D., Ph.D.

(Congress president) Professor, Yonsei University Wonju college of medicine, KOREA

SeungPyo Eun M.D., Ph.D.

(Organizing committee chairman) Korea Orthopedic Clinic, KOREA

Dong-Hwi Kim, M.D., Ph.D., Professor

Chosun University, KOREA

Sung Hyun Lee M.D., Ph.D., Professor

CHA University, KOREA

Changhyu Choi M.D., Ph.D., professor

Gachon University. KOREA

Jaehee KIM M.D.

Pinocchio Orthopedic Clinic. KOREA

Hijin You M.D., Ph.D., Associate Professor

Korea University, KOREA

Joo Yup Lee M.D., Ph.D.. Professor

Catholic University of KOREA

Min Cho D.D.S.

The Chicago Dental Clinic, KOREA

Jin Gu Lee M.D., Ph.D., Professor

Yonsei University, KOREA

Joon Hee Lee Ph.D., Associate Professor

Kyung Hee University, KOREA

Munjin Lee Ph.D., Research Professor

Seoul National University of Education, KOREA

Oh Hyun Kim M.D., Ph.D., professor

Yonsei university Wonju college of medicine, Korea

Eunhwa Lee (Jenny Kong) Secretary, B.S.

PT Australia, YISSEM

Ahhyun Cho M.D.

KOREA

Seungryeol Lee

College of Medicine, The Catholic University of Korea