Welcome Message from the Korean Society of Hypertension,

Dear colleagues and scholars from abroad,

The 63rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the Korean Society of Hypertension will be held from November 6 to 8, 2025, at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul under the theme “Healthy Blood Pressure, Healthier Life” as part of the internationally hosted Hypertension Seoul 2025.

Since its foundation in 1994, the Korean Society of Hypertension has been dedicated to establishing standards for hypertension management and promoting public health through a wide range of academic and policy initiatives. In recent years, the Society has sought to lead a new paradigm in hypertension care by integrating artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health technologies into prevention, diagnosis, and treatment.

This year’s meeting will focus on the latest research in hypertension and cardiovascular diseases, featuring sessions led by distinguished domestic and international experts on topics including: ▲ the global status and future of hypertension management ▲ updates in treatment strategies ▲ resistant hypertension therapy ▲ wearable blood pressure monitoring devices and digital health technologies ▲ AI- and big data–based risk prediction. Additional highlights include a joint symposium with the Korean Society of Cardio-cerebrovascular Disease Prevention on the cardio–kidney–metabolic (CKM) syndrome; presentations on the research infrastructure supported by the Korea National Institute of Health and other national organizations; and discussions on multidisciplinary approaches and future directions in chronic disease management.

Notably, Hypertension Seoul 2025 will host editors from prestigious medical journals to deliver a lecture and lead a discussion on “Issues and Changes in Scientific Publication”, offering researchers valuable insights for successful submissions to top-tier journals. Moreover, primary authors of global hypertension guidelines will participate in in-depth debates on key controversies and consensus points in guideline development.

The Plenary Lecture will be delivered by Professor John William McEvoy of Ireland, first author of the 2024 European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Hypertension Guidelines, on the topic “Reflections on Key Messages in the 2024 ESC and 2025 ACC/AHA Blood Pressure Guidelines.” The Special Lecture will be presented by Professor Athanasios Benetos of Nancy University, France—President of the European Geriatric Medicine Society and Chair of the European Society of Hypertension Working Group on Hypertension in Older Adults—on “Antihypertensive Treatment in Older Frail Adults.” In addition, over ten distinguished international speakers will share the latest research findings and participate in panel discussions.

Our Society continues to strengthen its future through various educational programs, including continuing education courses for primary care physicians and residents, as well as the Winter School for developing hypertension specialists. We hope that this year’s Annual Scientific Meeting will provide meaningful contributions to your clinical practice and research, further enhancing our capacity to grow into a leading society not only in the Asia–Pacific region but also worldwide.

Dear members, we sincerely ask for your enthusiastic participation and support, and we look forward to welcoming you to the meeting to witness and encourage the continued growth of our Society.

Best wishes to all of you.

November 2025

Prof. Jin-Ok Jeong, Chairman of KSH

Prof. Jinho Shin, President of KSH

Prof. Jeong-Hun Shin, Director of Scientific Committee of KSH