Dear Members of the Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics,

First, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the former presidents and all members who successfully commemorated the 40th anniversary of our Society in 2024 and further solidified its stature. Since its establishment in 1984, our Society has faithfully fulfilled its role as the central pillar of clinical veterinary medicine in Korea and as a professional academic organization bridging scholarly research and clinical practice.

In recent years, clinical veterinary medicine in Korea has reached a significant turning point. In step with the increasing specialization of clinical veterinary medicine in the United States and Europe, the introduction and establishment of specialist certification systems in Korea are now being fully realized, ushering in a new era of development and advancement. Clinical veterinary medicine is no longer confined to a limited number of practice areas; rather, it is evolving into highly specialized care encompassing species-specific medicine as well as subdivided disciplines such as internal medicine, surgery, diagnostic imaging, neurology, ophthalmology, rehabilitation medicine, and oncology. This represents not merely a structural or institutional change, but a meaningful advancement that simultaneously elevates the quality of companion animal healthcare and deepens the academic foundations of veterinary medicine.

In response to these developments, the Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics will continue to strive toward the realization of scientifically grounded, evidence-based clinical medicine. Our official journal, the Journal of Veterinary Clinics, has been indexed in SCOPUS and is progressing toward registration in PubMed and PubMed Central (PMC), thereby growing into an internationally recognized academic journal. With the goal of SCI(E) indexing, we will further strengthen the quality of the journal and expand its international visibility and impact.

In addition, the annual Spring and Autumn Scientific Conferences serve as vital forums for academic exchange, where the latest research outcomes and clinical cases from specialized disciplines are shared. Moving forward, we will design programs that promote closer collaboration between universities and frontline animal hospitals, enabling deeper and more substantive exchanges of advanced medical technologies and specialized knowledge. Furthermore, we will expand international collaboration and invited lectures by globally renowned clinical experts, thereby enhancing the global competitiveness of Korean clinical veterinary medicine.

As of 2026, the executive leadership of the Society consists of a diverse group of experts from both academia and clinical practice, united by a strong commitment to leading these transformative changes. I sincerely ask for your active participation and support as we move forward together during this period of transition and growth.

The true strength and value of our Society stem from the engagement and dedication of each and every member. I respectfully ask for your continued interest, cooperation, and support so that the Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics may remain at the forefront of shaping the future of clinical veterinary medicine.

Thank you very much.

January 1, 2026
Seong Mok Jeong, DVM, PhD
President
Korean Society of Veterinary Clinics