First of all, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to Professor Nack Sung Kim, the 27th President; Professor Ki Hyun Baek, Chairman of the Board; Professor Hyun Sik Gong, General Secretary; and all the executive members for their dedicated efforts. Over the past year, KSBMR has made many remarkable achievements, particularly in enhancing its standing as the nation's foremost and prestigious society in the field of bone metabolism. I am fully aware that these achievements were made possible by the leadership of the former President and Chairman, as well as the active participation and support of all members, for which I would like to express my deep gratitude and respect once again.

KSBMR was conceptualized in 1986 when Professors Hun-Ki Min, Young Kil Choi, and Jun Seop Jahng, after attending the “International Conference on Calcium Regulating Hormones” held in Nice, France, recognized and shared the need for a similar academic society in South Korea. This idea was concretized as the Korean Bone Metabolism Research Society in 1988, which ultimately led to the founding of the current society in June 1989. Over the past 35 years, South Korea has seen remarkable advancements in diagnosis and academic research of bone metabolism, with KSBMR playing a pivotal role in this progress, which is a fact widely acknowledged by many. In particular, the aging population has increased the importance of various bone metabolic disorders, such as osteoporosis, and the role of KSBMR must continue to expand accordingly.

As the 28th President, I will work alongside Chairman Ki Hyun Baek to contribute, even in a small way, to strengthening the leading role in research and clinical practice in the field of bone metabolism, fostering the next generation of scholars, promoting research, raising public awareness of bone metabolic disorders, and enhancing multidisciplinary collaboration.

Dear Respected Members, The future of KSBMR lies in the hands of each and every one of you. As the 28th President, I will dedicate myself to the continuous growth and advancement of KSBMR. Your consistent participation and support will be a tremendous source of strength throughout this process. Let us join forces as we continue our journey toward achieving lifelong bone health.

I wish all our members health and happiness as we welcome the new year of 2025. I look forward to creating a bright future for KSBMR together with all of you.

Thank you.

January 2025
President of the Korean Society for Bone and Mineral Research (KSBMR)
Chan Soo Shin

Approaching our 40th anniversary, we embrace the traditional wisdom associated with this milestone age a symbol of steadfast resolve and the ability to make sound decisions independently of external influences. I believe our society has solidified its operations, a testament to the collective wisdom acquired over the years. The appointment of a new chairman should not disrupt the existing framework; instead, I am dedicated to working alongside our esteemed officers to further enhance our society through coordination and refinement. I will carefully contemplate the direction of our society, ensuring that our members experience a sense of comfort and progress as we move forward, even if the changes may not be immediately apparent.

I express gratitude to the previous chairmen and presidents for entrusting me with ongoing significant projects. I am committed to diligently pursuing the continuous facility management and insurance regulation improvement projects with our dedicated committee members.

Our society thrives on the volunteerism and dedication of our members. I am cognizant of the concerns related to workload due to limited staffing. I am committed to creating an environment that facilitates easier involvement of our members while promoting internal and external advancements for the society. Recognizing that many of our resources are currently externalized, I plan to gradually reform our systems to ensure more benefits are directed towards our members and officers.

Additionally, I aspire to champion a society-wide initiative to promote our official journal, the Journal of Bone Metabolism (JBM). Despite challenging circumstances, the efforts of former presidents, chairmen, and publishing directors have elevated our journal to its current status. I earnestly request your continued support to further advance its standing.

At its core, academic societies are dedicated to the advancement of a discipline. While the efforts of individual researchers form the foundation, exchanges and collaborations among researchers through conferences may provide new inspirations. Moreover, academic societies play pivotal roles in promoting public health by continuously exploring and disseminating new knowledge and seeking to improve systems. The KSBMR stands as a beacon of these noble pursuits. I pledge to collaborate with President Nak-Sung Kim and all officers and committee members to drive our continuous growth.

Thank you.

January 2024
Chairman of the board of directors of Korean Society of Bone and Mineral Research
Ki-Hyun Baek