Professor Beomjun Kim of Seoul National University Bundang Hospital Appointed as Board Member of the World Stroke Organization

Four-Year Term Beginning in October 2026

Seoul National University Bundang Hospital announced on the 16th that Professor Beomjun Kim from the Department of Neurology has been appointed as a board member of the World Stroke Organization (WSO).

Professor Beomjun Kim, Department of Neurology, Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. Seoul National University Bundang Hospital

Professor Kim will join the WSO Board of Directors as a representative of the Korean Stroke Society. His term will last for four years, starting from October 2026.

WSO is the largest international academic organization dedicated to stroke, leading global standards in prevention, treatment, research, education, and policy. The WSO Board is the highest decision-making body, determining the organization’s direction and key policies, and it is composed of stroke experts from around the world.

This appointment was finalized through a vote by members and the unanimous approval of the executive committee. The first meeting of the newly formed board will be held in October during the upcoming World Stroke Congress in Seoul.

Professor Kim is a stroke expert who has conducted research in acute stroke imaging, prognosis after endovascular treatment (EVT), intracranial atherosclerosis, and vessel wall magnetic resonance imaging. He has led large-scale domestic studies and the establishment of stroke imaging data, achieving significant academic results.

He has also contributed to domestic and international exchanges in stroke research by serving as a member of the Scientific Committee of the International Stroke Conference and as Director of International Cooperation for the Korean Stroke Society.

Professor Kim said, "Stroke is one of the leading causes of death worldwide and requires a concerted international response. As a representative of the Korean Stroke Society, I will share domestic research achievements and contribute to improving the global standard of stroke care."

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