Greetings from the President
I am Taekyung Lee, who will serve as the 15th President of the Korean Balance Society, beginning in 2026.
While the abnormal conditions of the medical community, which had been barely sustained in recent years, have gradually begun to improve with the partial return of medical residents last year, many challenges still remain. As we welcome the Year of the Red Horse, Byeong-O (丙午年), symbolizing vitality and energy, I sincerely hope that 2026 will be a year in which the medical community is fully restored to normal.
The Korean Balance Society is a distinguished multidisciplinary academic society encompassing otolaryngology, neurology, and basic medical sciences related to the diagnosis and treatment of dizziness. The Society is widely recognized not only in Korea but also internationally. This achievement is the result of the dedication and leadership of our former presidents, including our immediate past president, Dr. Jawon Koo, as well as the executive members who have guided the Society’s growth, and the continued support of all our members. I would like to express my sincere gratitude to all of you.
Since its establishment in 1999, the Korean Balance Society has made remarkable progress in the field of vestibular medicine in Korea. The successful hosting of the Barany Society Meeting in Seoul in 2016, along with regular scientific meetings and educational programs, has contributed significantly to the advancement of clinical practice, research, and education in this field. The Society will continue its efforts to improve public health and advance healthcare in Korea through basic and clinical research and education in neuro-otology.
As the 15th President, I will focus on the following priorities during my term to ensure the continued development of the Society :
First, I will provide full support toward achieving SCI indexing of our official journal, Research in Vestibular Science, which has been published in English since last year.
Second, I will work to further enhance the Society’s international presence and promote our academic achievements through active global academic exchange and collaboration.
Third, I will actively encourage the participation of new researchers and members and provide meaningful support to help them grow within the Society.
In addition, I will strive to protect the rights and interests of our members and promote transparent communication and fair governance, so that active engagement in Society activities contributes to the professional development of all members. I kindly ask for your continued participation and support.
I wish all members good health and success in all endeavors planned for the coming year.
January 2026
Taekyung Lee
15th President of the Korean Balance Society
| President | Tae Kyeong Lee | Soonchunhyang University Hospital |
|---|---|---|
| Vice President | Oh Jae-guk | Boaz Ent Clinic |
| Donguk Kim | Clear Head Donguk Kim Neurology Clinic | |
| Auditor | Seong Ki Ahn | Gyeongsang National University Hospital |
| Seung-Han Lee | Chonnam National University Hospital | |
| General Secretary | Myung-Whan Suh | Seoul National Univertisy Hospital |
| General Secretary 2 | Hak Seung Lee | Wonkwang University Hospital |
| Assistant General Secretary | Sang-Yoon Han | Hanyang University Hospital |
| Director of Scholarship | Sun Young Oh | Chonbuk National University Hospital |
| Director of Scholarship 2 | Joo Hyun Park | Dongguk University Hospital |
| Director of Scholarship 3 | Seunghee Na | Catholic University Hospital |
| Director of Planning | Dong-Han Lee | Konkuk University Hospital |
| Director of Publication | Ji-Yun Park | Ulsan University Hospital |
| Director of Publication 2 | Young Joon Seo | Yonsei University, Wonju Severance Christian Hospital |
| Director of Research Management | Jeong-Yoon Choi | Seoul National Univertisy Bundang Hospital |
| Director of Research Management 2 | Min Young Lee | Dankook University Hospital |
| Director of Qualification Management | Yong-Hwi An | Eulji University, Nowon Eulji Medical Center |
| Director of Finance | Minbum Kim | Catholic Kwandong University, International St. Mary’s Hospital |
| Director of Foreign Affairs | Sung-Kwang Hong | Hallym University College of Medicine |
| Director of Foreign Affairs 2 | Seo-Young Choi | Pusan National University Hospital |
| Director of Education 1 | Jae-Han Park | Daegu Catholic University Hospital |
| Director of Education 2 | Ileok Jung | Konkuk University Hospital |
| Director of Medical Task | Seong-Hae Jeong | Chungnam National University Hospital |
| Director of Insurance | Min-Beom Kim | Good listening otolaryngology clinic |
| Director of Information | Yoon Chan Rah | Korea University Ansan Hospital |
| Chair of Clinical Vestibular Science Textbook Committee | Sung Won Chae | Korea University Guro Hospital |
| Chair of International Academic Journal | Hong Ju Park | Asan Medical Center |
| Chair of the Asia Acadamic Exchange Committee | Kyu-Sung Kim | Inha University Hospital |
| Director of Without Portfolio | Bong-Hui Kang | Dankook University Hospital |
| Min Sun Kim | Wonkwnag University, Department of Physiology | |
| Sung Huhn Kim | Yonsei Univertisy, Severance Hospital | |
| Chang-Hee Kim | Konkuk University Hospital | |
| Hyun Ah Kim | Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital | |
| Sung Il Nam | Keimyung University Dongsan Hospital | |
| Sangho Park | SINSAHO ENT clinic | |
| Jae-Yong Byun | Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong | |
| Jae-Hyun Seo | The Catholic University of Korea, Seoul St. Mary’s Hospital | |
| Jae Jun Song | Korea University Guro Hospital | |
| Dae Bo Shim | Good listening Otolaryngology Clinic | |
| Donghee Lee | Catholic University Hospital | |
| Sun-Uk Lee | Korea University Anam Hospital | |
| Eek-Sung Lee | Soonchunhyang University Hospital | |
| Jong-Dae Lee | Soonchunhyang University Hospital | |
| EunJu Jeon | Catholic University Hospital | |
| Jae Yun Jung | Dankook University Hospital | |
| Kwang Dong Choi | Pusan National University Hospital | |
| Jae-Hwan Choi | Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital | |
| Former President | Chung Ku Rhee | Dankook University Hospital |
| Kyung Cheon Chung | Dongducheon Jungang Sungmo Hospital | |
| Won Sang Lee(passed away) | Yonsei Univertisy, Severance Hospital | |
| Byung Rim Park | Wonkwnag University, Department of Physiology | |
| Eui Kyung Koh | Pusan National University Hospital | |
| Jae Il Kim | Dankook University Hospital | |
| Ki Bum Sung | Soonchunhyang University Hospital | |
| Won Ho Chung | Samsung Medical Center | |
| Ji-Soo Kim | Seoul National Univertisy Bundang Hospital | |
| Gyu Cheol Han | Gachon University Gil Medical Center | |
| Hyung Lee | DR. LEE'S NEUROLOGY & DIZZINESS CLINIC | |
| Kyu-Sung Kim | Inha University Hospital | |
| Byung-Kun Kim | Nowon Eulji Medical Center, Eulji University | |
| Ja-Won Koo | Seoul National Univertisy Bundang Hospital |
2020
2026
Professor Tae Kyeong Lee appointed as 15th President.
2025
Professor Ja-Won Koo appointed as 14th President.
2023.10.25 ~ 27
Joint meeting (The 82ndAnnual Meeting of the Japan Society for Equilibrium Research)
- Toki Messe at Niigata, Japan
2023
Professor Byung-Kun Kim appointed as 13th President.
2021
Professor Kyu Sung Kim appointed as 12th President.
2010
2019.07
Professor Hyung Lee appointed as 11th President.
2018.11
The 4th Joint Meeting of Japan Society of Equilibrium Research and Korean Balance Society.
2017
Professor Gyu Cheol Han appointed as 10th President.
2016.06
The 3rd Joint Meeting of the Korean Balance Society & Japan Society for Equilibrium Research is held during Barany Society Meeting.
2016. 6. 5~8
The 29th Bárány Society Meeting, an international conference, is held in Seoul at Grand InterContinental Seoul, under the supervision of the Korean Balance Society.
2015
Professor Ji-Soo Kim appointed as 9th President.
2014.11
The 2nd Joint Meeting of Japan Society of Equilibrium Research and Korean Balance Society is held in Yokohama.
2013.06
The 1st Joint Meeting of the Korean Balance Society & Japan Society for Equilibrium Research is held in Seoul
2013
Professor Won Ho Chung appointed as 8th President.
2011
Professor Ki Bum Sung appointed as 7th President.
2017.10
The 3rd Joint Meeting of Japan Society of Equilibrium Research and Korean Balance Society is held in Yamaguchi.
2017.10
The 1st Korean Balance Society Educational Course is held, followed by semiannual symposiums until the 7th program in March 2021.
2017.11
The 1th Expert meeting is held, followed by semiannual symposiums until the 5th meeting in November 2019.
2000
2009
Professor Jae Il Kim appointed as 6th President.
2007.06
Professor Byung Rim Park appointed as 5th President.
2005.10
The 1st Social Meeting of the Korean Balance Society & Japan Society for Equilibrium Research.
2005.06
Professor Byung Rim Park appointed as 4th President.
2003.06
Professor Won Sang Lee appointed as 3rd President
2002.06
The journal “Research in Vestibular Science” Vol. 1 has been published.
2001.12
Professor Kyung Cheon Chung is appointed as 2nd President.
2001.06
The Korean Balance Society holds 2nd symposium (The 2nd congress of the Korean balance Society), followed by semiannual symposiums until the 40th symposium in 2021.
1990
1999. 6.19
1st President Professor Chung Ku Rhee and initial members establish the Korean Balance Society and hold the inaugural symposium (The 1st Balance Disorder Symposium).