# Arthroplasty Society in Asia leadership election

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arthroplasty-society-in-asia-leadership-election
> Updated: 2026-09-27T01:24:19.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Professor Kang-il Kim of Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong has been elected President-Elect of the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA). The announcement occurred during the ASIA academic conference held in Hainan, China, between September 10 and 12.

Professor Kim, an expert in knee arthroplasty and joint-preserving surgery, is scheduled to serve as the President of ASIA from 2028 to 2030 following a preparatory period. His professional background includes serving as president of the Korean Knee Society and the Korean Orthopaedic Trauma Association.

During the conference, Professor Hyo-beom Lee, a member of Professor Kim’s research team, received the Best Oral Presentation Award.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-27: Professor Kim Kang-il elected President-Elect of Arthroplasty Society in Asia

Professor Kim Kang-il of Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong has been elected President-Elect of the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA) for the 2028–2030 term.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/professor-kim-kang-il-elected-president-elect-of-arthroplasty-society-in-asia

### 2026-09-23: Professor Kang-il Kim elected President-Elect of ASIA

Professor Kang-il Kim of Kyung Hee University Hospital at Gangdong has been elected President-Elect of the Arthroplasty Society in Asia (ASIA) for the 2028–2030 term.

4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/professor-kang-il-kim-elected-president-elect-of-asia

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