Dear distinguished colleagues,
It is my great honor to welcome our members of the Korean Society of Traumatology. This is Brigadier General Sangho Lee, the Commanding General of ROK Armed Forces Medical Command.
First and foremost, I would like to truly commemorate the 40th anniversary of Korean Society of Traumatology and give appreciation, with respect, to everyone for their effort, dedication, and passion for the development of ROK Severe Trauma System.
Furthermore, I would like to express my deepest gratitude to all medical professionals who are providing best efforts in their positions to safeguard lives of our citizens across the nation, staff members who gave their greatest contributions in hosting this event, and all domestic and international trauma experts who prepared in-depth presentations and discussion topics for the "12th Pan-Pacific Trauma Congress(2025 Korea)."
The Korean Society of Traumatology serves as the cornerstone of trauma system development in Korea, achieving various efforts and accomplishments, both academically and in terms of policy, by hosting international academic conferences, improving transportation systems of trauma patients, and conducting activities to raise national awareness.
The Armed Forces Medical Command is also in the frontline of establishing an advanced trauma system to protect our forces' and citizens' lives by giving emergency treatments to civilians, responding to severe trauma, reinforcing rehabilitation capabilities during convalescence, enforcing additional force integration of MEDEVAC helicopters, and establishing an integrated control system. Moreover, Armed Forces Trauma Center is expanding its scope of care by linking with the national trauma system, further contributing to the development of domestic trauma system.
The Pan-Pacific Trauma Congress, now in its 12th year, will not only have domestic but also international military and civilian trauma experts and organizations participating, planned to introduce research results and best practices with regards to trauma treatment. With confidence that this conference would play a vital role in taking the field of trauma one stage further, I hope many people can join us, as a foundation and blueprint to leap into the future.
Once again, I express my sincere gratitude to all those who have attended and staff members those who have prepared this congress. I look forward to your continued interest and support in the future.
Thank you.

Brigadier General Sangho LEE
Commanding General
Republic of Korea Armed Forces Medical Command