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Symposium Upper GI-1
Pathways to Gastric Neoplasia: Integrating Mutational, Epigenetic, and Spatial Dynamics
English
Pathways to Gastric Neoplasia: Integrating Mutational, Epigenetic, and Spatial Dynamics
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
TBD Tim Coorens (EMBL-EBI, United Kingdom) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:23 | The somatic mutation landscape of normal gastric epithelium Tim Coorens (EMBL-EBI, United Kingdom) |
| 09:23-09:46 | Hybrid identity of incomplete intestinal metaplasia in the stomach Bogun Jang (Jeju National University, Korea) | |
| 09:46-10:09 | Spatial trajectories from metaplasia to dysplasia Sung Hak Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 10:09-10:20 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Symposium GI Oncology-1
Advances in Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers
English
Advances in Immunotherapy for Gastrointestinal Cancers
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Seun Ja Park (Kosin University, Korea) Seungmin Bang (Yonsei University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:23 | Immunotherapy in gastric cancer: first-line and beyond Han Jo Jeon (Korea University, Korea) |
| 09:23-09:46 | Immunotherapy in CRC: MSI-H, MSS, and emerging combinations Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea) | |
| 09:46-10:09 | Immunotherapy in biliary tract cancer: clinical trial to practice Hee Seung Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
| 10:09-10:20 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Postgraduate Course- Pancreatobiliary
Gallstone Disease in Clinical Practice
Korean
Gallstone Disease in Clinical Practice
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Dong-Wan Seo (University of Ulsan, Korea) Young Deok Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:20 | Medical management of acute cholecystitis and cholangitis Huapyong Kang (Gachon University, Korea) |
| 09:20-09:40 | ERCP and EUS in biliary stone disease Seung Bae Yoon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 09:40-10:00 | Managing gallstone disease in pregnancy, the elderly, and high-risk patients Woo Hyun Paik (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| 10:00-10:20 | Cholecystectomy for gallbladder stones: when and how Daegwang Yoo (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) | |
Symposium KSG-1: BigData
Big Data-Driven Innovation in Gastroenterology
English
Big Data-Driven Innovation in Gastroenterology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Chang Kyun Lee (Kyung Hee University, Korea) Dong Uk Kim (CHA University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:20 | Real-world evidence in gastrointestinal disease: from claims to clinical action Shin Ju Oh (Kyung Hee University, Korea) |
| 09:20-09:40 | AI in gastrointestinal endoscopy: from image data to clinical decision support Jung Ho Bae (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| 09:40-10:00 | Global open big data in gastroenterology: diverse data resources for GI innovation TBD | |
| 10:00-10:20 | Omics meets the clinic: multi-omics and big data integration in GI cancer research Inuk Jung (School of Computer Science and Engineering, Kyungpook National University, Korea) | |
Symposium Upper GI-2
Endoscopic Management of Upper GI Bleeding: From Basics to AI-Guided Precision
English
Endoscopic Management of Upper GI Bleeding: From Basics to AI-Guided Precision
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Sang Gyun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Honggang Yu (Wuhan University, China) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:00 | Current status and innovations in hemostasis: from injection to advanced clip and suturing Sujin Kim (Pusan National University, Korea) |
| 11:00-11:20 | Korean multicenter experience and outcomes using novel hemostatic powders Jun Chul Park (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
| 11:20-11:40 | Critical care approaches in the management of massive upper GI bleeding Joon Sung Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 11:40-12:00 | Integration of AI and big data in predicting upper GI bleeding outcomes Honggang Yu (Wuhan University, China) | |
Symposium Pancreatobiliary-1
Navigating Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms: From Global Consensus to Precision Management
English
Navigating Pancreatic Cystic Neoplasms: From Global Consensus to Precision Management
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Jong Ho Moon (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Yousuke Nakai (Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:03 | Global consensus and evolving guidelines Yousuke Nakai (Tokyo Women's Medical University, Japan) |
| 11:03-11:26 | Precision diagnosis with EUS Kwang Hyun Chung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) | |
| 11:26-11:49 | From minimally invasive options to definitive surgery Wooil Kwon (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| 11:49-12:00 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Postgraduate Course-Lower GI
Current Practices to Emerging Therapies in Lower Gastrointestinal Diseases
Korean
Current Practices to Emerging Therapies in Lower Gastrointestinal Diseases
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Eun Young Kim (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Won Moon (Kosin University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:00 | Nutrition management for inpatients in internal medicine: based on guidelines Kwangwoo Nam (Dankook University, Korea) |
| 11:00-11:20 | Emerging microbiome-based therapies for gastrointestinal diseases Seulji Kim (Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea) | |
| 11:20-11:40 | Small but significant: guideline-based management of polyps ≤20 mm Dongwoo Kim (Korea University, Korea) | |
| 11:40-12:00 | Management strategy for T1 stage colon cancer Seong Jung Kim (Chosun University, Korea) | |
Symposium Liver-1
Advances in Systemic Therapy for HCC: From Intermediate to Advanced Stages
English
Advances in Systemic Therapy for HCC: From Intermediate to Advanced Stages
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Jung-Hwan Yoon (Seoul National University, Korea) Do Young Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:03 | Treatment sequencing and optimization in advanced HCC Young Sun Lee (Korea University, Korea) |
| 11:03-11:26 | Biomarkers and prediction models for therapeutic response in advanced HCC Pil Soo Sung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 11:26-11:49 | Expanding the role of systemic therapy in intermediate-stage HCC Stephen Chan (The Chinese Univeristy of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) | |
| 11:49-12:00 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Satellite Symposium-1
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Satellite Symposium-2
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Satellite Symposium-3
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Satellite Symposium-4
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
State-of-the Art Lecture
English
State-of-the Art Lecture | Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:10-13:50 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairperson | Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| Speaker | 13:10-13:50 | Inflammation, microbiome and gastric cancer Yong Chan Lee (Chairman of Korean Society of Gastroenterology, Korea) |
Plenary Session-1
Liver, PB, GI Oncology
English
Liver, PB, GI Oncology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Young-Suk Lim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ji Kon Ryu (Seoul National University, Korea) Woojin Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-14:03 | [Liver] High-quality abstract |
| 14:03-14:16 | [Liver] High-quality abstract | |
| 14:16-14:29 | [PB] High-quality abstract | |
| 14:29-14:42 | [PB] High-quality abstract | |
| 14:42-14:55 | [GI Oncol] High-quality abstract | |
| 14:55-15:08 | [GI Oncol] High-quality abstract | |
MDT Session-1
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
English
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists in Gastroenterology and Hepatology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Hye-Kyung Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Ji Won Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-14:10 | Impact of GLP-1 receptor agonists on gastric residue during upper endoscopy Young Eun Oh (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) |
| 14:10-14:30 | Challenges and innovations in treating obese IBD patients Yehyun Park (Ewha Womans University, Korea) | |
| 14:30-14:50 | Emerging evidence linking GLP-1 receptor agonists to gastrointestinal motility Sung Eun Kim (Kosin University, Korea) | |
| 14:50-15:10 | Therapeutic promise and pitfalls of semaglutide in liver disease Hye Won Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
Postgraduate Course-Upper GI
Recent Advances and Guideline Updates in Gastric Diseases
Korean
Recent Advances and Guideline Updates in Gastric Diseases
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Hyun soo Kim (Chonnam National University, Korea) Gwang Ha Kim (Pusan National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-14:10 | Diagnosis and treatment of helicobacter pylori: updates from recent clinical guidelines Hyo-Joon Yang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) |
| 14:10-14:30 | Diagnosis and management of gastritis: evidence-based guideline updates Eun Jeong Gong (Hallym University, Korea) | |
| 14:30-14:50 | Endoscopic management of gastric subepithelial tumors: indications and techniques Moon Kyung Joo (Korea University, Korea) | |
| 14:50-15:10 | ESD for EGC: latest evidence, guidelines, and technological innovations Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
KSG-Korean American Gastroenterology Network
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Lawrence Kim (American Gastroenterological Association, USA) Seung-Ok Lee (Jeonbuk National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-13:55 | [KAMA] Introduction of KAMA Sunguk Jang (Cleveland Clinic, USA) |
| 13:55-14:10 | [KAMA] Cholangioscopy in biliary stricture: evolving utilization of direct visualization Sunguk Jang (Cleveland Clinic, USA) | |
| 14:10-14:25 | [KSG] Endobiliary RFA for malignant strictures: broadening therapeutic horizons Jae Hee Cho (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
| 14:25-14:40 | [KAMA] Pancreas cysts: evolving concepts in diagnosis and care Linda Lee (Harvard University, USA) | |
| 14:40-14:55 | [KSG] EUS-guided pancreatic drainage: from innovation to standardization Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 14:55-15:10 |
Panel discussion
Jae Keun Park (Hallym University, Korea) Sung Woo Ko (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) |
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Omics Joint Symposium I
Korean
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 13:50-15:10 | |
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| Room | Room E | |
| Chairpersons |
Seongho Ryu (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Kwang Pyo Kim (Kyung Hee University, Korea) Joo-Youn Cho (Seoul National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 13:50-14:13 | Integrative bioinformatics strategies for gastrointestinal spatial-omics data Tae-Min Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) |
| 14:13-14:36 | Proteomic landscapes in gastrointestinal diseases: technology and applications Kyunggon Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 14:36-14:59 | Metabolomic profiling for gut health and disease Jeeyoun Jung (Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Korea) | |
| 14:59-15:10 | Clinical integration of multi-omics in gastroenterology: current status and future directions Dong Uk Kim (CHA University, Korea) | |
Symposium Lower GI-1
Emerging Issues in IBD
English
Emerging Issues in IBD
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Jae Hee Cheon (Yonsei University, Korea) Jong Pil Im (Seoul National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Advanced treatment sequencing for ulcerative colitis: innovative medicines Su Bum Park (Pusan National University, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Acute severe ulcerative colitis management in the era of small molecules Dong hyun Kim (Chonnam University, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Mental health in inflammatory bowel disease Jane Andrews (The University of Adelaide, Australia) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | New frontiers in advanced therapy for IBD treatment Han Hee Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
Symposium FGID/Motility-1
Esophageal Motility Disorders 2026: From Diagnosis to Clinical Practice
English
Esophageal Motility Disorders 2026: From Diagnosis to Clinical Practice
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) Walter Chan (Harvard University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Diagnostic advances in esophageal motility disorders Walter Chan (Harvard University, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Achalasia: personalized treatment and long-term outcome Yang won Min (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Managing esophageal motility disorders: beyond achalasia Kee Wook Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Postgraduate Course-GI Oncology
Check List Before Starting Chemotherapy
Korean
Check List Before Starting Chemotherapy
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Yoon Tae Jeen (Korea University, Korea) Young Eun Joo (Chonnam National University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Reactivation of tuberculosis in cancer patients Sung Jun Chung (Inje University , Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Antiviral strategies for HBV during cancer treatment Hyo Young Lee (Hanyang University, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Vaccination of adults with advanced cancers Jun-Won Seo (Chosun University, Korea) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | DVT prophylaxis in cancer patients Dong Jun Oh (Dongguk University, Korea) | |
Symposium KSG-2: Pediatric/Surgery
EEN and Surgical Core for GI Doctor
English
EEN and Surgical Core for GI Doctor
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Jung Wook Huh (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | The role and efficacy of exclusive enteral nutrition (EEN) in pediatric Crohn’s disease Sowon Park (University of Ulsan, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Various types of proximal gastrectomy and considerations for postoperative surveillance endoscopy Ki Bum Park (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Postoperative colonoscopic surveillance in colorectal cancer: what we should know Jun Woo Bong (Korea University, Korea) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | Minimally invasive surgical approaches for cholangiocarcinoma Sung Hyun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
Omics Joint Symposium II
Korean
| Date / Time | 2026-04-18, 15:30-16:50 | |
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| Room | Room E | |
| Chairpersons |
Seong-Joon Koh (Seoul National University, Korea) Ki Tae Suk (Hallym University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Reference human gut and oral microbiomes reveal novel insights into intestinal disorders In Suk Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Development of biomarkers for hepatocellular carcinoma based on quantitative proteomics Jun Ho Park (CHA University, Korea) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Metabolomics-based investigation of therapeutic molecular mechanisms in metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) mouse models Jueun Lee (Korea Basic Science Institute, Korea) | |
| 16:30-16:50 |
Panel discussion
Sangwoo Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) Kyunggon Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Jeeyoun Jung (Korea Institute of Oriental Medicine, Korea) |
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Symposium GI Oncology-2
Shaping the Future of Early GI Cancer Detection
English
Shaping the Future of Early GI Cancer Detection
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Jeong Seop Moon (Inje University, Korea) Wai-Keung Leung (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:23 | AI-Enhanced diagnosis of early gastric cancer Soo-Jeong Cho (Seoul National University, Korea) |
| 09:23-09:46 | Beyond FIT: advances in stool multi-omics for CRC screening Wai-Keung Leung (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong) | |
| 09:46-10:09 | Unveiling the invisible in early diagnosis of pancreatic cancer Keiji Hanada (Onomichi General Hospital, Japan) | |
| 10:09-10:20 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Symposium Liver-2
Risk Stratification and Evolving Therapeutic Strategies in MASLD
English
Risk Stratification and Evolving Therapeutic Strategies in MASLD
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Byoung Kuk Jang (Keimyung University, Korea) Dae Won Jun (Hanyang University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:23 | Integrating clinical risk factors and non-invasive tests in MASLD management Shang-Chin Huang (National Taiwan University, Taiwan) |
| 09:23-09:46 | Genetic determinants and novel biomarkers for risk prediction in MASLD Won Sohn (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) | |
| 09:46-10:09 | Recent progress and future directions in pharmacologic management of MASLD Won Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| 10:09-10:20 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Postgraduate Course-FGID/Motility
Current Trends in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
Korean
Current Trends in Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Suck Chei Choi (Wonkwang University, Korea) In-Kyung Sung (Konkuk University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:20 | Updates in the management of PPI-refractory GERD Kyoungwon Jung (Kosin University, Korea) |
| 09:20-09:40 | Stepwise approach to chronic constipation Hoyoung Wang (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 09:40-10:00 | New therapeutic paradigms in functional dyspepsia Seung Jung Yu (Inje University , Korea) | |
| 10:00-10:20 | Clinical application of Seoul consensus for IBS Yonghoon Choi (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
KSG-GEST Joint Symposium
The Next Frontier: AI-Powered Diagnosis and Treatment
English
The Next Frontier: AI-Powered Diagnosis and Treatment
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 09:00-10:20 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Yong Chan Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) Chien-Chuan Chen (National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan) |
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| Speakers | 09:00-09:20 | AI-powered real-time detection of gastric cancer Chang Seok Bang (Hallym University, Korea) |
| 09:20-09:40 | AI-assisted analysis for precision diagnosis of esophageal neoplasms Chu-Kuang Chou (Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Taiwan) | |
| 09:40-10:00 | AI for ESD strategy in gastric cancer: predicting depth of invasion Chien-Chuan Chen (National Taiwan University Hospital, Taiwan) | |
| 10:00-10:20 | AI for risk stratification and outcome improvement in gastric cancer Jie-Hyun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) | |
KMA Mandatory Session
Medical Ethics in the Digital Era and Medical Disputes in the Field of Gastroenterology
Korean
Medical Ethics in the Digital Era and Medical Disputes in the Field of Gastroenterology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 10:00 - 12:00 | |
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| Room | Room F | |
| Chairpersons |
You Sun Kim (Hallym University, Korea) Ji Yong Ahn (University of Ulsan, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 10:00-10:30 |
Big data 사용에 대한 법적인 문제 Legal issues in the use of big data So Young Yoo (University of Ulsan, Korea) |
| 10:30-11:00 |
생성형 AI를 이용한 논문 작성에 대한 윤리적 문제 Ethical challenges of using generative AI in research and publication Dong Hoon Baek (Pusan National University, Korea) |
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| 11:00-11:30 |
소화기내과 영역 의료분쟁 조정 사례 분석 Review of mediated medical dispute cases in gastroenterology Hyun Lim (Hallym University, Korea) |
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| 11:30-12:00 |
법원 판례 분석을 통한 소화기내과 영역의 의료분쟁 예방 전략 Strategies for preventing medical disputes in gastroenterology Dong Pil Lee (Uisung Lawfirm, Korea) |
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Symposium FGID/Motility-2
Functional Dyspepsia 2026: From Pathophysiology to Management
English
Functional Dyspepsia 2026: From Pathophysiology to Management
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Moo In Park (Kosin University, Korea) Hiroto Miwa (Hyogo College of Medicine, Japan) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:03 | Decoding FD: from intestinal permeability to gut–brain interaction Hiroto Miwa (Hyogo College of Medicine, Japan) |
| 11:03-11:26 | Update on diagnosis and treatment Joo Hye Song (Konkuk University, Korea) | |
| 11:26-11:49 | Managing refractory FD: beyond standard therapy Sang Pyo Lee (Hanyang University, Korea) | |
| 11:49-12:00 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Symposium Lower GI-2
Optimization of Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Neoplasia
English
Optimization of Diagnosis and Treatment of Colorectal Neoplasia
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Jonghun Lee (Dong-A University, Korea) Jeong-Sik Byeon (University of Ulsan, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:03 | Diagnosis and treatment strategies for colorectal subepithelial lesions Jun Lee (Chosun university, Korea) |
| 11:03-11:26 | AI in colorectal neoplasia: current and future applications Seung Wook Hong (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 11:26-11:49 | Evolution of advanced ESD: traction, underwater, pocket, and hybrid methods Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan) | |
| 11:49-12:00 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Postgraduate Course-Liver
Current Perspectives and Future Directions in Chronic Viral Hepatitis
Korean
Current Perspectives and Future Directions in Chronic Viral Hepatitis
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 10:40-12:00 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Hyung Joon Yim (Korea University, Korea) Geum Youn Gwak (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 10:40-11:00 | Patient selection and clinical outcomes of nucleos(t)ide analogue discontinuation in chronic hepatitis B Gi-Ae Kim (Kyung Hee University, Korea) |
| 11:00-11:20 | Updates on novel therapeutic approaches for chronic hepatitis B Won-Mook Choi (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 11:20-11:40 | HCV treatment challenges: special populations and unmet needs Seul Ki Han (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) | |
| 11:40-12:00 | HDV management in HBV-infected patients: clinical practice updates Dong Hyun Shin (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) | |
UEG Educational Symposium
Practical Approaches to the Treatment of IBD
English
Practical Approaches to the Treatment of IBD
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 10:20 - 12:00 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Ignacio Catalan-Serra (Hospital Arnau de Vilanova (HAV), Spain) Byong Duk Ye (University of Ulsan, Korea) |
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| Speakers | 10:20-10:30 | IBD in 2026: where are we and future directions Ignacio Catalan-Serra (Hospital Arnau de Vilanova (HAV), Spain) |
| 10:30-10:45 | The landscape of advanced therapies for IBD: understanding the toolkit Byong Duk Ye (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 10:45-11:00 | Personalized medicine in IBD: how to choose the right therapy? Klaartje Bel Kok (Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom) | |
| 11:00-11:15 | Tips and tricks to optimize conventional therapy for IBD Ignacio Catalan-Serra (Hospital Arnau de Vilanova (HAV), Spain) | |
| 11:15-11:30 | Anti-TNF failure: what to do next? ulcerative colitis Sung Noh Hong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) | |
| 11:30-11:45 | Anti-TNF failure: what to do next? Crohn's disease Klaartje Bel Kok (Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom) | |
| 11:45-12:00 |
Panel discussion
Hyuk Yoon (Seoul National University, Korea) Sung Noh Hong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Klaartje Bel Kok (Queen Mary University of London, United Kingdom) |
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Satellite Symposium-5
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room A | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Satellite Symposium-6
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room B | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Satellite Symposium-7
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room C | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Satellite Symposium-8
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 12:10-13:10 | |
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| Room | Room D | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Satellite Symposium-9
English
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 12:10-13:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room F | |
| Chairperson | TBD | |
| Speaker | 12:10-13:10 | TBD TBD |
Presidential Lecture
English
Presidential Lecture | Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 13:10-13:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room A | |
| Chairperson | Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) | |
| Speaker | 13:10-13:50 | Colorectal cancer screening: seasons of change Lawrence Kim (President of American Gastroenterological Association, USA) |
Plenary Session-2
Upper GI, Lower GI, FGID/Motility
English
Upper GI, Lower GI, FGID/Motility
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 13:50 - 15:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Byung-Wook Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Sung-Ae Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Kwang Jae Lee (Ajou University, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 13:50-14:03 | [UGI] High-quality abstract TBD |
| 14:03-14:16 | [UGI] High-quality abstract TBD | |
| 14:16-14:29 | [LGI] High-quality abstract TBD | |
| 14:29-14:42 | [LGI] High-quality abstract TBD | |
| 14:42-14:55 | [FGID/Motiliity] High-quality abstract TBD | |
| 14:55-15:08 | [FGID/Motiliity] High-quality abstract TBD | |
Symposium Lower GI-3
Key Issues in Nutrition for Lower GI Diseases: Insights from Various Perspectives
English
Key Issues in Nutrition for Lower GI Diseases: Insights from Various Perspectives
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 13:50 - 15:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Sang-Wook Kim (Jeonbuk University , Korea) Ja Seol Koo (Korea University, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 13:50-14:13 | Issues in nutrition for aspects of IBD A Reum Choe (Ewha Womans University, Korea) |
| 14:13-14:36 | Issues in nutrition for aspects of colorectal neoplasm Seong Ran Jeon (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) | |
| 14:36-14:59 | Issues in nutrition for aspects of pediatrics and adolescents SeoHee Kim (Chonnam university, Korea) | |
| 14:59-15:10 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Educational Session-1
Liver, PB, GI Oncology
Korean
Liver, PB, GI Oncology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 13:50 - 15:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Sung-Hoon Moon (Hallym University, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 13:50-14:16 | Interventions in patients with liver disease Dong Il Gwon (University of Ulsan, Korea) |
| 14:16-14:42 | ERCP in practice: from indications to managing complications Kyong Joo Lee (Hallym University, Korea) | |
| 14:42-15:08 | Tailored therapeutic strategies for nutritionally vulnerable patients with GI cancer Yun Jeong Lim (Dongguk University, Korea) | |
KSG-GEST Young Investigators Academy
Free Paper
English
Free Paper
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 13:50 - 15:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Chu-Kuang Chou (Chia-Yi Christian Hospital, Taiwan) Hyun Gun Kim (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 13:50-14:03 | [GEST] High-quality abstract TBD |
| 14:03-14:16 | [KSG] High-quality abstract TBD | |
| 14:16-14:29 | [GEST] High-quality abstract TBD | |
| 14:29-14:42 | [KSG] High-quality abstract TBD | |
| 14:42-14:55 | [GEST] High-quality abstract TBD | |
| 14:55-15:08 | [KSG] High-quality abstract TBD | |
PA Education Session-I
From the Shadows into the Light
Korean
From the Shadows into the Light
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 13:50 - 15:10 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room F | |
| Chairpersons |
Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) TBD |
|
| Speakers | 13:50-14:10 |
PA 업무와 교육의 글로벌 경향 Global trend for PA profession and education Sang Wook Park (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) |
| 14:10-14:30 |
국내 PA 제도의 현황 Current status of the PA system in Korea TBD |
|
| 14:30-14:50 |
국내 PA 교육의 발전 방향: 간호사 관점 Future direction of PA education in Korea: a nurse's perspective Su Jung Choi (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) |
|
| 14:50-15:10 |
국내 PA 교육의 발전 방향: 의사 관점 Future direction of PA education in Korea: a physician's perspective TBD |
|
Symposium PB-2
Navigating Biliary Strictures: From Imaging to Molecular Diagnosis and Therapeutic Innovation
English
Navigating Biliary Strictures: From Imaging to Molecular Diagnosis and Therapeutic Innovation
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 15:30-16:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room A | |
| Chairpersons |
Sang Hyub Lee (Seoul National University, Korea) Wen-Hsin Huang (China Medical University, Taiwan) |
|
| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 | Imaging frontiers: redefining the characterization of indeterminate strictures Eun Sun Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 | Endoscopic and molecular diagnosis: illuminating the ductal landscape from macro to micro Wen-Hsin Huang (China Medical University, Taiwan) | |
| 16:10-16:30 | Endoscopic treatment: navigating beyond drainage to definitive management Jae Min Lee (Korea University, Korea) | |
| 16:30-16:50 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Symposium Upper GI-3
Emerging Clinical Insights in Gastritis
English
Emerging Clinical Insights in Gastritis
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 15:30-16:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room B | |
| Chairpersons |
Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea) Marco Vincenzo Lenti (University of Pavia, Italy) |
|
| Speakers | 15:30-15:53 | Autoimmune gastritis after helicobacter pylori infection: clinical implications and diagnostic challenges Marco Vincenzo Lenti (University of Pavia, Italy) |
| 15:53-16:16 | Gastritis in the post-H. pylori era: redefining etiology and clinical practice Sun-Young Lee (Konkuk University, Korea) | |
| 16:16-16:39 | Autoimmune gastritis in Korean patients with gastric tumors Jun Haeng Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) | |
| 16:39-16:50 | High-quality abstract TBD | |
Educational Session-2
Upper GI, Lower GI, FGID/Motility
Korean
Upper GI, Lower GI, FGID/Motility
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 15:30-16:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room C | |
| Chairpersons |
Jae Myung Cha (Kyung Hee University, Korea) Jae Yong Han (CHA University, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 15:30-15:56 | Management of patients with peptic ulcer disease Boram Cha (Inha University, Korea) |
| 15:56-16:22 | Mastering bowel preparation for high-quality colonoscopies Jinook Jang (Pusan National University, Korea) | |
| 16:22-16:48 | Treatment of constipation: A to Z Ra Ri Cha (Gyeongsang National University, Korea) | |
MDT Session-2
Liver, PB, GI Oncology
English
Liver, PB, GI Oncology
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 15:30-16:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room D | |
| Chairpersons |
Sunguk Jang (Cleveland Clinic, USA) Linda Lee (Harvard University, USA) |
|
| Speakers | 15:30-15:45 | Challenges in pathologic differentiation for cHCC-CCA Haeryoung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) |
| 15:45-16:00 | Surgical decision making in cHCC-CCA Kwangpyo Hong (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 16:00-16:25 | Case presentation I: hepatology-driven therapeutic strategies for cHCC-CCA Wonseok Kang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) | |
| 16:25-16:50 | Case presentation II: biliary-oncology perspective therapeutic approaches for cHCC-CCA Jaihwan Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
| 16:00-16:50 |
Panel discussion
Ju Hyun Shim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Moon Jae Chung (Yonsei University, Korea) Hye-Sung Jo (Korea University, Korea) |
|
PA Education Session-II
Key Point Lecture for PA
Korean
Key Point Lecture for PA
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 15:30-16:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room F | |
| Chairpersons |
Sook-Hyang Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea) Young-Seok Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 15:30-15:50 |
PA를 위한 입원 환자 관리 교육 Inpatient care education for PAs Jongchan Lee (Seoul National University, Korea) |
| 15:50-16:10 |
PA를 위한 간질환 및 관련 시술 후 관리 교육 Education on liver diseases and post-procedural care for PAs Jae Hyun Yoon (Chonnam National University, Korea) |
|
| 16:10-16:30 |
PA를 위한 췌담도질환 및 관련 시술 후 관리 교육 Education on pancreatobiliary diseases and post-procedural care for PAs Yeong Heon Han (Gachon University, Korea) |
|
| 16:30-16:50 |
PA를 위한 위장관질환 및 관련 시술 후 관리 교육 Education on gastrointestinal diseases and post-procedural care for PAs Su Young Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) |
|
Abdominal US
Training for Beginners and Residents
Korean
Training for Beginners and Residents
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 09:00-10:30 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room G | |
| Chairpersons |
Soung Won Jeong (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Hyun Phil Shin (Kyung Hee University, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 09:00-09:23 | First steps in abdominal ultrasound examination Woo Sun Rou (Chungnam National University, Korea) |
| 09:23-09:46 | Basic techniques for liver scanning Jung Hee Kim (Hallym university, Korea) | |
| 09:46-10:09 | Basic techniques for pancreatobiliary Scanning Tae Hyung Kim (Korea University, Korea) | |
| 10:09-10:20 | Incidentally detected hepatic focal lesions Young Eun Chon (CHA University, Korea) | |
Abdominal US
Hands-on Course for Residents and Fellows
Korean
Hands-on Course for Residents and Fellows
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 10:30-12:00 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room G | |
| Speakers | 10:32-12:02 | Group 1 Tae-Suk Kim (Kangwon National University, Korea) |
| 10:32-12:02 | Group 2 Young Youn Cho (Chung Ang University, Korea) | |
| 10:32-12:02 | Group 3 Yoonseok Lee (Gachon University, Korea) | |
| 10:32-12:02 | Group 4 Heejoon Jang (Seoul National University, Korea) | |
Abdominal US
Training for Specialists 1
Korean
Training for Specialists 1
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 13:50-15:20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room G | |
| Chairpersons |
Jae Young Jang (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Seung Kak Shin (Gachon University, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 13:50-14:13 | Abdominal ultrasound training in new hospital settings Song Jeong Eun (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) |
| 14:13-14:36 | Introduction to ultrasound-guided liver biopsy Tom Ryu (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) | |
| 14:36-14:59 | Quantification of liver fat by ultrasound fat fraction and CAP Ho Soo Chun (Ewha Womans University, Korea) | |
| 14:59-15:22 | Assessment of portal hypertension using abdominal ultrasound Jun Sik Yoon (Inje University, Korea) | |
Abdominal US
Training for Specialists 2
Korean
Training for Specialists 2
| Date / Time | 2026-04-19, 15:20-16:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Room | Room G | |
| Chairpersons |
Young Koog Cheon (Konkuk University, Korea) Soo Young Park (Kyungpook National University, Korea) |
|
| Speakers | 15:22-15:45 | Resident training with point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) Tae-Suk Kim (Kangwon National University, Korea) |
| 15:45-16:08 | Radiofrequency ablation (RFA): principles and practice Soo Young Park (Kyungpook National University, Korea) | |
| 16:08-16:31 | Intestinal ultrasound for IBD diagnosis and follow-up Sung Wook Hwang (University of Ulsan, Korea) | |
| 16:31-16:54 | Radiologic diagnosis and interpretation in the AI era: emerging techniques Young Jae Kim (Gachon University, Korea) | |
