Koo Sung-wook inaugurated as president of Korean Society of Spine Neurosurgery

Professor Koo Sung-wook of the Yonsei University College of Medicine Department of Neurosurgery has been inaugurated as the president of the Korean Society of Spine Neurosurgery. The appointment took place during the 40th annual academic conference of the society.

During his one-year term, Professor Koo plans to focus on strengthening academic exchange and education that benefits clinical and research fields. He aims to expand support for young members and next-generation researchers while enhancing international academic networks to promote sustainable development in spine neurosurgery.

Additionally, the new president intends to increase the society’s public role by providing accurate, easy-to-understand information regarding spinal diseases and promoting evidence-based, rational treatment options to the public.