Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is my great pleasure to welcome you to PH Korea 2026, the 11th Scientific Meeting of the Korean Society of Pulmonary Hypertension (KSPH), which will be held on June 26–27, 2026, at Coex Magok, Seoul, Korea.

PH Korea 2026 will once again bring together clinicians, researchers, and healthcare professionals dedicated to the field of pulmonary hypertension (PH), providing a valuable platform for sharing scientific knowledge, clinical experience, and future perspectives. Building upon the steady growth of our annual meeting, this year’s congress aims to further strengthen multidisciplinary and international collaboration in PH care and research.

Guided by the message “Always be happy!, Breathe easily!, Circulate properly!”, PH Korea 2026 emphasizes our shared commitment to improving cardiopulmonary function, optimizing circulation, and ultimately enhancing the quality of life and prognosis of patients with pulmonary hypertension. This theme reflects both our scientific goals and our responsibility as a professional society to translate evidence into better patient outcomes.

The scientific program has been carefully designed to cover a broad spectrum of topics, including:

Presidential and Plenary Lectures featuring leading experts sharing groundbreaking insights

The Official Journal Launching Session on saturday afternoon: It's 'Right' time to launch 'Right Heart Journal'

Presidential, Plenary, and Invited Lectures with esteemed societies such as the Korean Society of Heart Failure (KSHF), the Korean Adult Congenital Heart Disease Society, and the Saudi Association for Pulmonary Hypertension (SAPH), fostering global cooperation

Scientific Sessions by leading experts in pulmonary vascular disease

Joint and Collaborative Sessions with related academic societies to promote interdisciplinary discussion

Educational Sessions tailored for general practitioners and young professionals, ensuring knowledge dissemination across all levels of expertise

Scientific and Clinical Sessions addressing recent advances in PH pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment strategies

Policy and Strategy Sessions focusing on PH awareness, healthcare systems, and patient-centered care

Educational Programs for general practitioners, fellows, and young investigators

Case-based discussions, competitions, and awards encouraging active participation and nurturing future leaders in the field

In addition, industry-sponsored sessions will introduce the latest therapeutic developments and technologies relevant to PH management.

Seoul, a city where tradition and innovation coexist, offers an inspiring setting for academic exchange and collegial networking. We hope that PH Korea 2026 will provide not only scientific enrichment but also meaningful opportunities to reconnect with colleagues and build new collaborations.

I sincerely look forward to welcoming you to PH Korea 2026 and to sharing two productive and engaging days together in Seoul.

With my best regards,