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Symposium 01: Distinguished studies in hepatology: Reading the year — What truly mattered in 2025–2026, and what comes next? English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Han Chu Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea) Yoon Jun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:00-09:22	Viral hepatitis: From viral suppression to long-term outcomes Eun Ju Cho (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	MASLD & MetALD: A paradigm shift, not just a name change Dae Won Jun (Hanyang University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	HCC: More drugs, harder decisions Young Youn Cho (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Portal hypertension: Redefining risk and decompensation Sang Gyune Kim (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Symposium 02: Recent advances in third space endoscopy English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Sung Joon Lee (Kangwon National University, Korea) Naoya Tada (Kagawa University/The Jikei University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	09:00-09:22	Recent advances in esophageal POEM In Kyung Yoo (CHA University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	G-POEM: Standardizing outcomes and comparing surgical alternatives Ping-Hong Zhou (Fudan University, China)
	09:44-10:06	Endoscopic resection method for upper GI SET: A practical guide Bong Eun Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Recent advances in minimally invasive full-thickness resection technique Chan Gyoo Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Symposium 03: 2026 GERD debates: Controversies and frontiers English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Chien-Lin Chen (Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan) Yu Kyung Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:00-09:22	GERD in Rome V: Redefining boundaries between reflux disease and DGBI Chien-Lin Chen (Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital, Taiwan)
	09:22-09:44	PPI-refractory GERD: Phenotypes, not failures Chung Hyun Tae (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	PCAB vs PPI: Are we ready to change the standard of care? Kyoungwon Jung (Kosin University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Beyond medication: Tailoring surgical and endoscopic therapy in GERD Hyun Lim (Hallym University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Free Paper 01: Others 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:00-09:40
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Jong Pil Im (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:00-09:10	Clinical outcomes and healthcare utilization among patients with porphyria: A nationwide matched cohort study in Korea Byeong Yun Ahn (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:10-09:20	A review of statistical methods in a medical journal: Focus on original articles published in the Korean Journal of Gastroenterology over the past decade (2015-2024) Jaehong Jeong (Yonsei University, Korea)
	09:20-09:30	Nationwide matched-control cohort study of Peutz-Jeghers syndrome: Cancer, mortality, and surgical outcomes Yun Suk Na (Seoul National University, Korea)

Free Paper 02: Others 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:40-10:30
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Sang Hyoung Park (University of Ulsan, Korea) Hyung Joon Yim (Korea University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:40-09:50	Routine PACS timestamp-derived workload and workflow metrics as low-burden quality-warning signals in high-volume screening endoscopy Jaehee Han (Hanaro Leaders Clinic, Korea)
	09:50-10:00	The Luzhou score for risk stratification of prolonged hospitalization in IgA vasculitis with gastrointestinal involvement: A retrospective cohort study Quxin Juhou (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	10:00-10:10	Predicting the severity of gastrointestinal symptoms experienced by midlife women during their menopausal transition: Random Forest and XGBoost models Dongmi Kim (The University of Illinois Chicago, United States)
	10:10-10:20	Two faces of artificial intelligence in Korean endoscopy practice: A nationwide survey of AI-assisted endoscopy and generative AI use Min-Jae Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:20-10:30	Development of a pediatric AI clinical consultant for adult gastroenterologists using a pediatrician-curated knowledge base Seak Hee Oh (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Basic/Translational Symposium: Circulating & spatial biomarkers in GI cancer: From detection to treatment selection English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Woojin Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea) Youngeun Joo (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:00-09:22	ctDNA dynamics for minimal residual disease and early relapse detection Yongjun Cha (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Exosome/EV-based biomarkers for drug response and resistance Dong Uk Kim (CHA University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	Spatial analysis of cancer-derived extracellular vesicles in metastatic tissue microenvironments Nao Nishida-Aoki (Waseda University, Japan)
	10:06-10:28	Immune-based biomarkers in colorectal cancer: From spatial immune profiling to circulating TCR dynamics Yong Joon Lee (CHA University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Free Paper 03: Pancreatobiliary 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:00-09:40
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Young Deok Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Kyo-Sang Yoo (Eulji University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:00-09:10	Feasibility of side-by-side intraductal placement of a novel 6-mm fully-covered metal stent with proximal shouldering for advanced malignant hilar biliary obstruction Il Sang Shin (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:10-09:20	Externally anchored fully covered metal stents with plastic stent versus uncovered metal stents for unresectable distal malignant biliary obstruction: A multicenter randomized trial Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:20-09:30	Stent patency of half-bend versus conventional double-pigtail plastic stents in malignant hilar obstruction: Multicenter prospective randomized study Woo Hyun Paik (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:30-09:40	Outcomes of temperature-controlled endobiliary radiofrequency ablation with sequential applications for unresectable hilar cholangiocarcinoma: A propensity score-matched analysis Il Sang Shin (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)

Free Paper 04: Pancreatobiliary 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:40-10:30
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Eun Kwang Choi (Jeju National University, Korea) Kwang Hyuck Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:40-09:50	Comparative effectiveness of FOLFIRINOX versus gemcitabine plus nab-Paclitaxel as first-line chemotherapy for metastatic pancreatic cancer: A target trial emulation using the K-PaC registry Joo Seong Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
	09:50-10:00	Early prediction of progressive organ dysfunction in critically ill patients with acute pancreatitis: A trajectory-based study using MIMIC-IV and eICU Yiling Yang (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	10:00-10:10	An immunohistochemistry-based composite biomarker predicts differential response to first-line chemotherapy in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Galam Leem (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:10-10:20	Ultra-sensitive, whole-genome, tumor-informed ctDNA test in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: A prospective observational study Juseok Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:20-10:30	Clinical Outcomes of Primary versus Conversion Endoscopic Ultrasound-Guided Gallbladder Drainage after Percutaneous Drainage: A Multicenter Study Ho Seung Lee (Korea University, Korea)

Symposium 04: AI and microbiome research in gastric cancer English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Jae Gyu Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea) Gwang Ho Baik (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	09:00-09:22	AI-assisted endoscopy for early gastric cancer detection and prediction of invasion depth Yuna Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	AI-aided gastric cancer risk assessment in endoscopy Donghoon Kang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	Non-Helicobacter microbiome and gastric carcinogenesis Jin Won Chang (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Microbiome-based approaches from biomarkers to treatment in gastric cancer Cheol Min Shin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Presidential lecture: Chung Yong Kim memorial lecture Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 10:50-11:20
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Jung-Hwan Yoon (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:20	Walking alongside patients: A clinical investigator's journey through the hepatitis C era Sook-Hyang Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea)

Symposium 05: Modern big data research into real-world gastroenterology practice English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Sohee Park (Yonsei University, Korea) Chang Kyun Lee (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:12	Data-driven insights: Research strategies with K-CURE big data Joon Sung Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Advancing big data research: Global databases and genomic data approaches Moon Haeng Hur (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Strategies for high-impact big data research: Differentiation in the age of AI Seung Won Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	Practical clinical big data research in real world: From A to Z Su Young Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Symposium 06: The first five years in IBD: Getting it right from the start English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Sung-Ae Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Shaji Sebastian (Hull University, UK)
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:12	Choosing the first advanced agent: Strategic positioning of biologics and small molecules in Crohn’s disease Shaji Sebastian (Hull University, UK)
	11:12-11:34	Choosing the first advanced agent: Strategic positioning of biologics and small molecules in ulcerative colitis Ren Mao (The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, China)
	11:34-11:56	Tight control in practice: Operationalizing treat-to-target Sung Wook Hwang (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	De-escalation and maintenance strategy: When to step down and when to hold the line Sang-Bum Kang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Free Paper 05: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Kwang Jae Lee (Ajou University, Korea) Kyung Ho Song (CHA University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:00	Endoscopic healing and recurrence in severe reflux esophagitis: A multicenter retrospective cohort study Ilsoo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:00-11:10	The relationship between integrated relaxation pressure (IRP) of the lower esophageal sphincter and esophageal acid exposure time in patients with refractory reflux symptoms Long Hoang Doan (Tam Anh General Hospital, Vietnam)
	11:10-11:20	Defining the irradiation window and feedback modality for an endoscopic 810 nm photobiomodulation capsule for gastroesophageal reflux disease Seung Han Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Distension-mediated obstruction: A modern echo of classic esophageal spasm? So Young Byun (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Free Paper 06: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Kyu Chan Huh (Konyang University, Korea) Kang Nyeong Lee (Hanyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:30-11:40	Feasibility of an ultrasound-derived gastric motility framework for wearable monitoring in functional dyspepsia: A pilot study in healthy adults Jaewoo Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Initial experience with EndoFLIP in South-East Asia: Establishing a single-stop diagnostic pathway for esophageal motility disorders Joshua Sheng Hao Lim (Sengkang General Hospital, Singapore)
	11:50-12:00	The role of yoga intervention on the neuroendocrine-immune axis and autonomic function in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: A non-invasive approach Diksha Devi (King George's Medical University, India)

Free Paper 07: Liver 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Sungbum Cho (Chonnam National University, Korea) Sung Won Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:00	A novel competing-risk model integrating systemic inflammation to predict acute-on-chronic liver failure Heechul Nam (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:00-11:10	Development and validation of a novel survival prediction model (BACH-P score) in autoimmune hepatitis: A multicenter cohort study Soon Kyu Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Impact of sex on disease progression, treatment response, and prognosis in primary biliary cholangitis in South Korea Gwang Hyeon Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Development and external validation of prognostic models for 30-day mortality in acute liver failure using machine-learning framework Ji Won Han (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Free Paper 08: Liver 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jeong-Hoon Lee (Seoul National University, Korea) Young-Joo Jin (Inha University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:30-11:40	Prognostic significance of longitudinal changes in VCTE-LSM risk status in MASLD: Association with future liver outcomes and mortality Seung Up Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Shear wave elastography demonstrates similar risk stratification performance to vibration-controlled transient elastography in FIB-4 based two-step algorithms for MASLD Jaejun Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:50-12:00	Distinct clinical characteristics of MetALD stratified by alcohol intake and BMI: A multicenter integration of Korean and Japanese cohorts Han Ah Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	12:00-12:10	Reassuring markers, residual risk: Adverse long-term outcomes in MASLD despite normal ALT and FIB-4 Tanya Jayakar (Imperial College London, United Kingdom)
	12:10-12:20	Silent metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease in methotrexate-treated psoriasis: Normal ALT does not exclude elevated liver stiffness Natee Faknak (Sawanpracharak Hospital, Thailand)

Free Paper 09: Oncology 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Soo-Jeong Cho (Seoul National University, Korea) Su Youn Nam (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:00	Survival outcomes of induction m-DCF followed by definitive chemoradiation in unresectable locally advanced esophageal cancer: A retrospective analysis Thuy Duong Phung (Vietnam National Cancer Hospital, Vietnam)
	11:00-11:10	Fatal immune-related adverse events associated with anti-PD-1 therapy in gastric cancer: A real-world pharmacovigilance analysis of 4,000 FAERS reports Ekram Hasanin (University of Tripoli, Libya)
	11:10-11:20	Claudin 18.2-targeted therapy versus PD-1 inhibitors in gastric cancer: A comparative real-world safety analysis of 4,173 FAERS reports Ekram Hasanin (University of Tripoli, Libya)
	11:20-11:30	Adjuvant chemotherapy in elderly patients with locally advanced gastric cancer: A nationwide landmark cohort study Ilsoo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Free Paper 10: Oncology 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Jae Hyuck Chang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Moon Jae Chung (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:30-11:40	Akkermansia muciniphila attenuates macrophage efferocytosis to activate cGAS-STING-driven type I IFN secretion and synergizes with anti-PD-1 in MSS colorectal cancer Xuelei Ma (Sichuan University, China)
	11:40-11:50	Proteomic profiling reveals an interferon-associated protein signature of acquired FOLFOX resistance in colorectal cancer Pey Yee Lee (The National University of Malaysia, Malaysia)
	11:50-12:00	Engineering an albumin-based anticancer drug delivery platform for colorectal cancer Hyeon-Jeong Jeon (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	12:00-12:10	Impact of KRAS mutation status and surgical strategy on prognosis of patients with synchronous colorectal cancer liver metastases Runze Zhong (The First Affiliated Hospital of Soochow University, China)

Symposium 07: Regional phenotypes and contemporary management of chronic pancreatitis English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Ji Kon Ryu (Seoul National University, Korea) Reiko Ashida (Wakayama Medical University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:12	Clinical phenotypes and diagnostic approach to chronic pancreatitis Jaihwan Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Endoscopic management of stone-predominant chronic pancreatitis Sundeep Lakhtakia (Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India)
	11:34-11:56	Endoscopic management of ductal stricture-dominant chronic pancreatitis Hirofumi Kogure (Nihon University, Japan)
	11:56-12:18	Long-term management of chronic pancreatitis: Nutrition, diabetes, and cancer risk Min Kyu Jung (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Symposium 08: New horizons in upper GI cancer management English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Sam Ryong Jee (Inje University, Korea) Sung Kwan Shin (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:12	Current evidence comparing ESD and surgery in undifferentiated early gastric cancer Kee Don Choi (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Predicting outcomes after ESD of early gastric cancer Tae-Se Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Endoscopic eradication therapy for Barrett's esophagus Dong Chan Joo (Pusan National University, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	ESD for early esophageal cancer Da Hyun Jung (Yonsei University, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Symposium 09: Contemporary approaches to chronic liver disease English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Naoya Sakamoto (Hokkaido University, Japan) In Hee Kim (Jeonbuk National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Portal hypertension: From fundamental concepts to Baveno VIII consensus Do Seon Song (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Antisense oligonucleotide therapy for CHB: Clinical realities between hope and hype Eun Sun Jang (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	The changing epidemiology of chronic liver disease in the MASLD era: Lessons from US and global data Donghee Kim (Stanford University, USA)
	14:26-14:48	Redefining cirrhosis to cACLD through non-invasive diagnostics Vincent Wong (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Combined Symposium 01 (KSG+KSSO): Obesity and gastrointestinal diseases: From inter-organ crosstalk to cancer and therapy English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Jin-Woo Lee (Inha University, Korea) Sung Hee Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	The gut–liver–adipose axis: Integrating metabolism, immunity, and microbiome Jun Hwa Hong (Eulji University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Obesity as an oncogenic driver: Implications for gastrointestinal cancers Joon Ho Moon (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	GI consequences of anti-obesity medications: What gastroenterologists need to know Sung Won Chung (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Bariatric surgery in the era of GLP-1 receptor agonists: Competition or complement? Sang Hyun Kim (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 10: Personalizing comprehensive care in IBD English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Byong Duk Ye (University of Ulsan, Korea) Taku Kobayashi (Kitasato University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Tailoring therapeutic strategies for the aging IBD population Taku Kobayashi (Kitasato University, Japan)
	13:42-14:04	Integrating mental health into comprehensive IBD care Hyuk Yoon (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Vaccination strategies and infection prevention in IBD Dae Sung Kim (Konyang University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Individualized approaches to perianal fistula management Eun Jung Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 11: Upper GI leaks & fistulas: Algorithm-based treatment and advanced endoscopic therapies English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Jae-Young Jang (Kyung Hee University, Korea) Seiichiro Abe (National Cancer Center Hospital, Japan)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Endoscopic therapies for upper GI leaks: Clips, stents, vacuum therapy, and internal drainage Hee Seok Moon (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Nutritional and supportive management in upper GI leaks: Jejunal feeding, TPN, and sepsis pathways Seung Wan Ryu (Keimyung University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Interventional radiology in upper GI leaks: When endoscopy is not enough Ji Hoon Shin (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Algorithm for managing upper GI leaks & fistulas: From initial assessment to treatment selection Naoya Tada (Kagawa University/The Jikei University, Japan)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 11: Liver 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Nae-Yun Heo (Inje University, Korea) Beom Kyung Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:30	A male-dominant gut microbiome signature in cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma after adjustment for clinical and medication factors Sae Kyung Joo (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	FAP-positive cancer-associated fibroblasts promote macrophage recruitment through STAT3CCL2 signaling in hepatocellular carcinoma Deokhwa Seo (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	13:40-13:50	G-CSF ameliorates alcohol-associated liver disease by modulating retinoid metabolism in hepatic stellate cells and promoting the anti-inflammatory function of Siglec-F neutrophils Min Seo Park (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	13:50-14:00	Gut microbiome dynamics and synbiotic supplementation in living donor liver transplantation: A randomised placebo-controlled shotgun metagenomic study Saraswathy Nair (Amrita Institute of Medical Scienes, India)

Free Paper 12: Liver 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 14:00-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Bo Hyun Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea) Jung Gil Park (Yeungnam University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:00-14:10	Development and external validation of the NAABI score for prognostic stratification of unresectable hepatocellular carcinoma treated with atezolizumab plus bevacizumab: A multicenter real-world study Young Eun Seo (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Stage-dependent impact of diagnosis-to-treatment delay on survival outcomes in hepatocellular carcinoma: A nationwide registry-based cohort study Jaejun Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Genomic determinants of therapeutic efficacy in advanced hepatocellular carcinoma: The distinct role of CTNNB1 mutations in MASLD-related HCC Kwon Yong Tak (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:30-14:40	Loss of chromosome Y in hepatocellular carcinoma: Prevalence, cross-cohort validation, and limited biological impact Suk Kyun Hong (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	Multi-omics profiling reveals aberrant glycerophospholipid metabolism as a driver of the immunosuppressive niche in hepatocellular carcinoma Chenxue Qi (Southeast University, China)

Symposium 12: Treatment beyond progression: New concepts in refractory GI cancers English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Geun-am Song (Pusan National University, Korea) Sang Hyub Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Biologic rationale of treatment beyond progression in pancreatic cancer Hee Seung Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Rechallenge, switch, or combine: Strategic sequencing of systemic therapy in colorectal cancer Eun Sun Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Predicting and preventing early metastasis after curative surgery for gastrointestinal cancer Hyunjeong Ki (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Surgical and intraperitoneal approaches for refractory pancreatobiliary cancer Travis E. Grotz (Mayo Clinic, USA)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 13: Pancreatobiliary 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:00
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Hyoung-Chul Oh (Chung-Ang University, Korea) Sung Jo Bang (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:30	Pre-puncture EUS-based prediction of technical failure during EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy: Development and internal validation of a three-factor model Kentaro Osaka (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)
	13:30-13:40	Gel-immersion endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage using a lumen-apposing metal stent as a puncture-route optimization adjunct technique: A pilot study Kimi Bessho (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)
	13:40-13:50	Access route and stent management in EUS-guided gallbladder drainage with lumen-apposing metal stents: A multicenter cohort study Yoonchan Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	13:50-14:00	One-step EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy using a 6-mm fully covered metal stent on a 5.9-Fr delivery system Jung Hwi Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Free Paper 14: Pancreatobiliary 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 14:00-14:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Byoung Kwan Son (Eulji University, Korea) Jae Hyuck Chang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:00-14:10	Impact of endoscopic ultrasonography on the hemodynamic assessment of celiac and superior mesenteric artery dissections Ho Seung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Recurrent ampullary adenomas in familial adenomatous polyposis: Role of endoscopic management Minhyung Hong (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Real-world effectiveness of prophylactic pancreatic duct stenting in high-risk ERCP without rectal NSAID prophylaxis: A propensity score-matched study Puntouch Aungsirisopanon (Sawanpracharak hospital, Thailand)
	14:30-14:40	Risk factors for chronic pancreatitis in young adults: A nationwide population-based cohort study in South Korea Namyoung Park (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	Standardized papillary Hemospray application for immediate post-endoscopic sphincterotomy bleeding: A historical-control cohort study (with video) Takahito Sagawa (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)

Symposium 13: Clinical updates and decision making for Helicobacter pylori eradication English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Byung-Wook Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Hidekazu Suzuki (Tokai University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	2026 Korean guideline: Key updates Chang Seok Bang (Hallym University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Korea registry on the current management of H. pylori Hyo-Joon Yang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Antibiotics resistance and role of susceptibility-guided therapy Ji Yong Ahn (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Emerging strategies in vonoprazan-based therapy and resistance patterns in Japan Hidekazu Suzuki (Tokai University, Japan)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 14: First-line (1L) systemic therapy for HCC: Beyond the choice — strategy, sequencing, and synergy English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	June Sung Lee (Inje University, Korea) Moon Seok Choi (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	1L treatment debate – Why immunotherapy (IO)+anti-angiogenics first? Pil Soo Sung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	1L treatment debate – Why dual IO first? Thomas Yau (The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
	15:54-16:16	Treatment selection using multiomics Jihyun An (Hanyang University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Multi-modal strategies for advanced HCC Naoshi Nishida (Kindai University, Japan)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Combined Symposium 02 (KCHUGR+KSNM): Managing uncertainty in the upper GI tract through gray zones and near-miss cases English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Eun Young Kim (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Moo In Park (Kosin University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Managing borderline gastric biopsy findings and clinical decision-making Ga Hee Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Missed early gastric cancer on endoscopy lessons from near-miss cases Joo Hyun Lim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Functional dyspepsia and gastroparesis: Distinct entities or a diagnostic gray zone? Eun Jeong Gong (Hallym University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Near misses in esophageal motility disorders (or functional esophageal disorders): When tests are inconclusive Kee Wook Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Multidisciplinary Symposium 01: Redefining resectability in pancreatic cancer English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Chang Min Cho (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Byung Kyu Park (National Health Insurance Service Ilsan Hospital, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Borderline resectable pancreatic cancer after neoadjuvant therapy: Surgical perspective Yoo-Seok Yoon (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Radiation strategies to convert unresectable to resectable disease Hyun-Cheol Kang (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Systemic therapy as a bridge to curative surgery Chien-Jui Huang (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)
	16:16-16:38	Multidisciplinary decision algorithms and real-world outcomes Sung Jun Jo (CHA University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Free Paper 15: Oncology 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 15:10-15:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Min Kyu Jung (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Eun Ran Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:20	Tumor infiltrating clonal hematopoiesis is associated with poor prognosis in pancreatic cancer Kwangrok Jung (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:20-15:30	SFRP4 cancer-associated fibroblasts define an aggressive and immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment in hepatocellular carcinoma Sujin Kim (Ajou University, Korea)
	15:30-15:40	Integrative molecular analysis prioritizes SRC and EGFR as baicalein-associated therapeutic targets in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Yanisa Rattanapan (Walailak University, Thailand)

Symposium 15: Optimizing surgical outcomes in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma English

Date / Time	Nov. 19 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Kyutaek Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Sundeep Lakhtakia (Asian Institute of Gastroenterology, India)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Role of ERCP and EUS in resectability assessment Seong-Hun Kim (Jeonbuk National University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	POC-guided mapping biopsy for longitudinal tumor spread Hirofumi Kogure (Nihon University, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	Neoadjuvant chemotherapy: Ready for prime time? Young Hoon Choi (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Expanding the limits of resectability before major hepatectomy Seok-Hwan Kim (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 16: Advancing early detection and precision screening in gastrointestinal cancers: From risk stratification to real-world implementation English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Jin-Hyeok Hwang (Seoul National University, Korea) Bora Keum (Korea University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	State-of-the-art screening and early detection strategies for gastric cancer Young-Il Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Optimizing colorectal cancer screening: Current and emerging approaches Byung Chang Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Advances in early detection and surveillance of pancreatic cancer Joo Kyung Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Surveillance strategies and emerging biomarkers for cholangiocarcinoma in high-risk populations Kyong Joo Lee (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 17: The augmented hepatologist — Navigating the AI frontier English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Myeong Jun Song (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Young Seok Kim (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-09:00	The molecular blueprint: Clinical integration of multi-omics and liquid biopsy Soon Sun Kim (Ajou University, Korea)
	09:00-09:30	Whole genome sequencing in HCC Young Seok Ju (KAIST, Korea)
	09:30-10:00	Digital therapeutics and remote monitoring: The future of chronic disease management Hee Hwang (Kakao Healthcare, Korea)

Symposium 18: Update on IBD guidelines 2026: What’s new in KASID guidelines and beyond English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Won Moon (Kosin University, Korea) Ren Mao (The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, China)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Diagnosis and monitoring of inflammatory bowel disease Young Joo Yang (Hallym University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Management of Crohn’s disease Seung Yong Shin (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Management of ulcerative colitis Dong Hyun Kim (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	IBD and pregnancy Eun Mi Song (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

PG Course 01: Immune and targeted therapies in gastrointestinal cancers: Essentials for clinical practice Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Seun Ja Park (Kosin University, Korea) Seungmin Bang (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Advanced gastric cancer Han Jo Jeon (Korea University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Colorectal cancer Jiyoung Yoon (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Biliary tract cancer Jung Hyun Jo (Yonsei University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Practical management of immune- and targeted therapy–related adverse events Hyunwook Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 19: Cutting edges on the diagnosis and management for the various kinds of benign biliary stricture English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jong Ho Moon (SoonChunHyang University, Korea) Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Differential endoscopic diagnosis of benign biliary stricture Shinpei Doi (Teikyo University, Japan)
	08:52-09:14	Endoscopic frontiers in the treatment of benign biliary stricture Sung Ill Jang (Yonsei University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Beyond endoscopy: When and how to integrate interventional radiology Kun Yung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	EUS-guided interventions in benign biliary stricture: When, why, and how Takeshi Ogura (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 20: Big data and risk stratification for cancer prevention in upper GI practice English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Yong Chan Lee (Yonsei University, Korea) Wai K. Leung (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Redesigning surveillance for gastric cancer risk after Helicobacter pylori eradication based on nationwide real-world evidence Jae Myung Park (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Predicting lymph node metastasis in early gastric cancer: Big data and machine learning-based risk stratification Yoshito Hayashi (The University of Osaka, Japan)
	09:14-09:36	Procedural volume and clinical outcomes in gastric ESD based on large-scale real-world data Jae Yong Park (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Who develops gastric cancer among patients with intestinal metaplasia? Wai K. Leung (University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 21: Colorectal ESD masterclass: Innovation and insight English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Jonghun Lee (Dong-A University, Korea) Motohiko Kato (Keio University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	What’s new in ESD? Next-generation devices and techniques Seung Wook Hong (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	My approach to ESD for laterally spreading tumors Motohiko Kato (Keio University, Japan)
	09:14-09:36	Tackling submucosal fibrosis: Prediction, strategy, and overcoming challenges Yunho Jung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	ESD for colorectal subepithelial tumors: Expanding indications and technical frontiers Jun Lee (Chosun University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 22: Functional dyspepsia 2026: From mechanisms to precision therapy English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Tadayuki Oshima (Nagoya City University, Japan) Jeong Hwan Kim (Konkuk University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	From stomach to duodenum: A paradigm shift in functional dyspepsia pathophysiology Tadayuki Oshima (Nagoya City University, Japan)
	08:52-09:14	Functional dyspepsia as a DGBI: Rethinking the gut–brain axis Kwangbeom Park (Eulji University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Functional dyspepsia guidelines update: What’s new and what matters in practice Jung-Hwan Oh (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Evolving treatment strategies in functional dyspepsia: From acid suppression and prokinetics to neuromodulator, microbiome therapy, and duodenal therapy Jin Hee Noh (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 23: Young gastroenterologists 2026: Designing a sustainable and innovative career English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) Young-Seok Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Career after fellowship: Choosing between academia, employment, and private practice Jun Ki Min (Cecil Internal Medicine, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Expanding horizons: The emerging role of gastroenterologists in medical AI development Jun-Won Chung (Gachon University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Mentorship, networking, and leadership: Why they matter and how to build them Do Hoon Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Training for ESD endoscopic skill development Jun Haeng Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 24: Steatotic liver disease: Clinical paradigms & outcomes English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:20
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Won Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Dae Won Jun (Hanyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:40	From subtype phenotyping to personalized precision in MASLD Brian P. Lee (University of Southern California, USA)
	10:40-11:00	Clinical endpoints and study design in MetALD and ALD Maja Thiele (Odense University Hospital, Denmark)
	11:00-11:20	Immune regulatory networks in MASLD Won-Il Jeong (KAIST, Korea)

Combined Symposium 03 (KASID+KSGE): Innovations and evidence-based strategies in colorectal cancer screening English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Tae Il Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) Ja Seol Koo (Korea University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Organized FIT-based screening vs colonoscopy-driven screening Hyung-Hoon Oh (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Quality in screening colonoscopy: Beyond adenoma detection rate Dongwoo Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Emerging non-invasive strategies for colorectal cancer screening Jae Seung Soh (Hallym University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Strategies to improve adherence in colorectal cancer screening and surveillance Jeongkuk Seo (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

PG Course 02: Update on upper GI benign neoplasm Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Sung Kook Kim (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Sang Gyun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Esophageal dysplasia: Current concepts and endoscopic strategy Jun-Hyung Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Gastric low- and high-grade dysplasia: When and how to treat Ayoung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Sporadic non-ampullary duodenal epithelial tumors (SNADETs): An evidence-based approach Young Hoon Youn (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Subepithelial tumors of the upper GI tract: Diagnosis, risk stratification, and management Jun Su Lee (Chungbuk National University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Combined Symposium 04 (KPBA+KSGC): Recent advancement for management of pancreatic NET and NEC English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Dong-Wan Seo (University of Ulsan, Korea) Sang Myung Woo (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Emerging technologies in endoscopic diagnosis Reiko Ashida (Wakayama Medical University, Japan)
	10:42-11:04	Molecular landscape and classification of pancreatic NET and NEC Haeryoung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	EUS-guided local ablation therapy Sung Hyun Cho (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Systemic therapy updates in pancreatic NET and NEC Woo Hyun Paik (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Free Paper 16: Upper GI 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Ok-Jae Lee (Gyeongsang National University, Korea) Tae Ho Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:30	Additional gastrectomy versus surveillance after eCuraC-2 non-curative endoscopic resection in patients aged 75 years or older: A nationwide multicenter cohort study Bong Eun Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
	10:30-10:40	Oncologic outcomes of non-curative endoscopic submucosal dissection compared with upfront surgery for superficial esophageal cancer: A depth-stratified analysis Ye Rin Chae (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:40-10:50	Endoscopic predictors of initial Helicobacter pylori eradication failure in patients without clarithromycin resistance Jun-young Seo (CHA University, Korea)
	10:50-11:00	Long-term outcomes of endoscopic resection for type 3 gastric neuroendocrine tumors Sang Hoon Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)

Free Paper 17: Upper GI 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 11:00-11:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Il Kwun Chung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Heung Up Kim (Jeju National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:00-11:10	Fourteen versus seven days of triple therapy for clarithromycin-susceptible Helicobacter pylori: First-line eradication and antibiotic exposure in a target trial emulation Seokho Myeong (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Clinical effectiveness of acting on pretreatment clarithromycin susceptibility information in first-line Helicobacter pylori eradication Kwangwon Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Clinical practice patterns of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy in Korea: A nationwide multicenter survey Bokyung Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
	11:30-11:40	Implementation of the 2020 Korean guideline for Helicobacter pylori eradication and its effect on treatment effectiveness: A nine-year interrupted time-series analysis Seokho Myeong (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Efficacy of fexuprazan-based 7-day triple therapy for Helicobacter pylori eradication and the impact of antibiotic resistance: A multicenter study in the Daegu-Gyeongbuk region Woo Seok Choi (Kyungpook National University, Korea)

Symposium 25: Announcement of the updated MASLD practice guideline Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 11:20-11:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Young-Suk Lim (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:20-11:50	KASL consensus statement for pharmacologic treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis: Focus on Semaglutide Byoung Kuk Jang (Keimyung University, Korea)

Symposium 26: Beyond detection – The era of AI in endoscopic reporting, training, and quality standardization English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Byung Ik Jang (Yeungnam University, Korea) Honggang Yu (Wuhan University, China)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	AI in endoscopic training: Ensuring competency, consistency, and confidence Eun Hyo Jin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Automated reporting and quality metrics: The next frontier of computer-aided endoscopy Honggang Yu (Wuhan University, China)
	11:04-11:26	AI-based bowel preparation and mucosal visualization scoring Min-Jae Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	From annotation to application: Real-world implementation of endoscopic AI Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 27: Treatment of IBS: What’s new in 2026? English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Tae Hee Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Chang Hwan Choi (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	IBS diagnosis in 2026: Implementing the Rome V criteria Jung-Wook Kim (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Updating pharmacologic therapy for IBS: Implications of Rome V Hongsub Lee (Inje University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Diet & microbiome therapies: low FODMAP to live biotherapeutics Kewin Siah (National University of Singapore, Singapore)
	11:26-11:48	Brain–gut behavioral therapy & digital therapeutics Hyun Jin Kim (Gyeongsang National University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Plenary Session 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:05
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Hyun Soo Kim (Chonnam National University, Korea) Kwang Jae Lee (Ajou University, Korea) Hang Lak Lee (Hanyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:35	Comparison of endoscopic resection and surgery for early gastric cancer with undifferentiated histologic type (ERASE-GC trial): Pre-treatment factors associated with the curative resection Young-Il Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	13:35-13:50	Real-world efficacy and safety of subcutaneous infliximab in patients switched from intravenous infliximab: Two-year results from the Korean multicenter CRESCENDO study Kyuwon Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	13:50-14:05	Axial esophagogastric junction disruption on high-resolution manometry predicts pathologic acid reflux independently of obesity and endoscopic hiatal hernia: An HRMpH/impedance linked cohort Seunghyun Jung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Plenary Session 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 14:05-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Seung Ok Lee (Jeonbuk National University, Korea) Ji Hoon Kim (Korea University, Korea) Jae Hee Cho (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:05-14:20	The CXCL12CXCR4 axis promotes hepatic recruitment of activated CD8 T cells in alcohol-associated liver disease Gil Won Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:20-14:35	Impact of repeated endobiliary radiofrequency ablation on survival in unresectable perihilar cholangiocarcinoma Yoonchan Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:35-14:50	4D-DIA proteomics identifies a four-protein signature for occult lymph node metastasis in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Wanyue Zhang (Southeast university, China)

Combined Symposium 05 (KSG+UEG): Advancing the horizons in autoimmune liver diseases and PBC: East–West perspectives English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Joost Drenth (Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands) Sook-Hyang Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Current status and unmet needs of PBC management in South Korea Wonseok Kang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	The changing landscape of PBC management: European guidelines and novel therapeutics Marco Carbone (University of Milano-Bicocca, Italy)
	14:04-14:26	Optimizing immunosuppressive therapy for AIH in South Korea: Balancing efficacy and tolerability Soon Kyu Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Navigating difficult-to-treat autoimmune hepatitis and overlap syndromes: The European approach Joost Drenth (Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 18: Lower GI 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Young-Ho Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Kang-Moon Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:30	Nationwide trends in the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease in Korea, 2010-2024: A study from the IBD research group of KASID Joo Hye Song (Konkuk University, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Nationwide trends in the epidemiology and clinical course of inflammatory bowel disease in Korea (2010-2024): From the KASID IBD research group Jung-Bin Park (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	13:40-13:50	Age-specific epidemiology and treatment patterns of pediatric inflammatory bowel disease in South Korea Jung Ok Shim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:50-14:00	Self-reported physical activity, gut microbiome, and clinical outcomes in Korean patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A prospective multicenter cohort study Won Jeong Hwang (Seoul National University, Korea)

Free Paper 19: Lower GI 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 14:00-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Jong Pil Im (Seoul National University, Korea) Su Bum Park (Pusan National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:00-14:10	Day 3 stool frequency is the strongest predictor of steroid failure in acute severe ulcerative colitis, with albumin adding incremental value: A Korean multicenter cohort study Sunmin Lee (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Admission factors of steroid refractoriness in a prospective cohort of patients with acute severe ulcerative colitis (ASUC): Preliminary analysis of a KASID multicenter study Seoyoon Choi (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Long-term outcomes of early versus delayed postoperative advanced therapy in patients with high-risk Crohn's disease Byung Chul Jin (Jeonbuk National University, Korea)
	14:30-14:40	Subcutaneous versus intravenous double-dose infliximab for dose intensification in pediatric-onset Crohn's disease: A prospective comparative study Taejong Jeong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	Real-world validation of intestinal ultrasound scores in Korean patients with ulcerative colitis Sihyeon Seong (University of Ulsan, Korea)

PG Course 03: KASL guideline-based approach: Mastering clinical standards and practices Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Won Young Tak (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Hyung Joon Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Integrating non-invasive tests into routine clinical practice: From screening to stratification Ji Won Han (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Managing HBV infection in challenging clinical scenarios Gwang Hyeon Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Life after SVR: Comprehensive management and long-term surveillance in patients with HCV Jae Hyun Yoon (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Management of refractory ascites in decompensated cirrhosis Yeonjung Ha (CHA University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 28: Debates in surgically altered anatomy: How would you approach it? English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Chang-Hwan Park (Chonnam National University, Korea) Yu-Ting Kuo (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:38	Afferent loop syndrome: EUS-guided drainage or enteroscopic decompression? Dong Wook Lee (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	13:38-13:56	Billroth II ERCP: Forward-viewing or side-viewing scope? Hoonsub So (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	13:56-14:14	Hepaticojejunostomy stricture: Enteroscopy-assisted ERCP or EUS-guided biliary drainage? Yuki Tanisaka (Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan)
	14:14-14:32	Pancreaticojejunostomy stricture: Enteroscopy-assisted ERP or EUS-guided pancreatic duct drainage? Sung Yong Han (Pusan National University, Korea)
	14:32-14:50	ERCP in surgically altered anatomy: What is different between single-balloon and double-balloon enteroscopy? Min Jae Yang (Ajou University, Korea)

Free Paper 20: Upper GI 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Su Jin Hong (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Youngdae Kim (Chosun University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:30	Impact of Helicobacter pylori infection on the efficacy of immune checkpoint inhibitors in gastric cancer: A multicenter retrospective study Dong Chan Joo (Pusan National University, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Optimal age of Helicobacter pylori eradication for gastric cancer prevention in Korea Byeong Yun Ahn (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:40-13:50	Changes in gastric mucosa and gastric neoplasm incidence after Helicobacter pylori eradication: A 15-year multicenter cohort study using the Kyoto classification Na Rae Lim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	13:50-14:00	Serum pepsinogen and advanced gastric intestinal metaplasia according to Helicobacter pylori status Enerelt Natsagdorj (Seoul National University, Korea)

Free Paper 21: Upper GI 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 14:00-14:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Wansik Lee (Chonnam National University, Korea) Beom Jin Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:00-14:10	Multi-scale ROI and model ensembling for AI-assisted EUS differentiation of GISTs from other subepithelial lesions Mina Kim (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Clinical performance of diagnostic assistance software for gastric neoplasm detection and invasion-depth prediction: A multi-reader external-validation study using endoscopic videos from three tertiary centers Yuna Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Real-time abdominal wall tension monitoring for gas-related pressure changes during therapeutic endoscopy: Ex vivo and clinical evaluation Chunhai Fu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	14:30-14:40	The evolving landscape of acid-suppressive therapy for gastroesophageal reflux disease: Nationwide utilization and treatment trajectories of P-CABs and PPIs in Korea So Young Park (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	An expanded ABC model for predicting 30-day mortality in peptic ulcer bleeding Jun-young Seo (CHA University, Korea)

Symposium 29: T1 colorectal cancer: Endoscopic decision-making and pathologic precision English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Seung-Jae Myung (University of Ulsan, Korea) Geom-Seog Seo (Wonkwang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Optical diagnosis of invasion depth: NICE, JNET, and morphologic predictors Mann Yie Thian (Tan Tock Seng Hospital, Singapore)
	13:42-14:04	Choosing and managing T1 CRC: Endoscopic vs surgical approaches Han Hee Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Pedunculated T1 CRC: Resect precisely, interpret correctly Seung Min Hong (Pusan National University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Post-resection surveillance and recurrence management in T1 colorectal cancer Hyun Jung Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Multidisciplinary Symposium 02: Organ preservation strategies in upper GI cancer English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Jeong Seop Moon (Inje University, Korea) Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Response-adapted treatment after neoadjuvant therapy Yelena Y. Janjigian (Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, USA)
	13:42-14:04	Role of radiotherapy in organ-preserving approaches for esophageal cancer Won Hee Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Surgical resection after tumor response In Gyu Kwon (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Quality of life, function, and oncologic safety: MDT perspective Myeong Hoon Lee (Kosin University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 30: Advanced endoscopic imaging: Beyond white light English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Hiroyuki Osawa (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Advanced imaging in esophageal neoplasia Seiichiro Abe (National Cancer Center Hospital, Japan)
	15:32-15:54	Novel modalities for gastric cancer detection Hiroyuki Osawa (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	Image-enhanced endoscopy in gastritis and premalignant lesions Sang Pyo Lee (Hanyang University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Confocal endomicroscopy: Real-time histology Jun Chul Park (Yonsei University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 31: A new methodological approach in experimental hepatology Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Soo Young Park (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Wonhyo Seo (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:40	In vitro applications of hepatocyte organoid-based models for the study of liver diseases Jung-Hyun Kim (Ajou University, Korea)
	15:40-16:10	Application of AI-driven gene prediction and reasoning models in liver disease research Wonhyo Seo (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	16:10-16:40	Biomimetic modeling of liver injury using liver-on-a-chip platforms Han-Jun Kim (Korea University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 06 (KSGC+KASID): IBD-associated colorectal cancer: Surveillance, prevention, and treatment strategies English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Yoon Tae Jeen (Korea University, Korea) Bong Min Ko (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Surveillance for IBD-associated colorectal cancer: Chromoendoscopy, targeted biopsy, and optimal surveillance intervals Seong-Jung Kim (Chosun University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Prevention of colitis-associated cancer: Risk stratification and chemoprevention strategies Won Shik Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Management of IBD therapy after a cancer diagnosis: When to discontinue, resume, or switch biologics and small molecules, and the relationship between anti-TNF agents, JAK inhibitors, and cancer Sang Hyun Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Surgical strategies for colorectal cancer in patients with ulcerative colitis: Total versus segmental colectomy Kyuwon Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

PG Course 04: Guidelines on autoimmune pancreatitis Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Byung Moo Yoo (Ajou University, Korea) Tae Hoon Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Clinical manifestations and diagnostic criteria of autoimmune pancreatitis Kyu-Hyun Paik (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Radiological findings of autoimmune pancreatitis and other organ involvement Gunn Huh (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Management of autoimmune pancreatitis Sung-Hoon Moon (Hallym University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Complications and prognosis of autoimmune pancreatitis Seung Bae Yoon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Free Paper 22: Lower GI 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 15:10-15:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Seong-joon Koh (Seoul National University, Korea) Eun Soo Kim (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:20	Artificial intelligence-based prediction of Nancy histology index using digital pathology in ulcerative colitis patients Ji Eun Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:20-15:30	Immune checkpoint blockade exacerbates mucosal damage by unleashing sustained TNF-α hypersecretion from dominant macrophages Hye-Nam Son (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:30-15:40	Post-inflammatory matrix stiffening sustains premalignant epithelial remodeling in colitis-associated neoplasia Ziwei Wang (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, China)
	15:40-15:50	Responders to three different biologic classes converge on a single pattern of mucosal healing in ulcerative colitis: a spatial transcriptomics study of biologic-nave patients Jaecheon Ko (Seoul National University, Korea)

Free Paper 23: Upper GI 05 English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 15:50-16:40
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Nayoung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Sun Moon Kim (Konyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:50-16:00	Gastric carcinogenesis is accompanied by individual-specific colonization of the stomach by the patient's own oral microbiome Donghoon Kang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	16:00-16:10	Subtype-specific anti-inflammatory effects of estrogen through ER signaling in gastric cancer cell lines Chin-Hee Song (Seoul National University, Korea)
	16:10-16:20	Non-variceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding in resource-limited settings: Outcomes in a hospital lacking 24-hour emergency endoscopy: A propensity score matching study Peeranat Piriyathanawat (Sawanpracharak Hospital, Thailand)
	16:20-16:30	Hypoalbuminemia and its association with morbidity and mortality in adult patients with nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding (NVUGIB) in a tertiary private institution: A retrospective cohort study Ayla Niel Castillo (St. Luke's Medical Center, Philippines)
	16:30-16:40	Mortality, cancer, cardiometabolic outcomes, and surgical burden in adults after diagnosis of familial adenomatous polyposis: A nationwide matched cohort study Gihong Park (Seoul National University, Korea)

Symposium 32: Editors’ Session: Building excellence in scientific publishing English

Date / Time	Nov. 20 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Yoon Jun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Yong Chan Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:40	Publication ethics in practice: Lessons from Gut and Liver Won Jae Yoon (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	15:40-16:10	Building a top-tier journal: The experience of Clinical and Molecular Hepatology (CMH) Seung Up Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	16:10-16:40	The journey to a top-tier journal: The experience of Experimental & Molecular Medicine (EMM) Hyonchol Jang (National Cancer Center, Korea)

Symposium 33: Role of peroral cholangioscopy in the early detection and diagnosis of indeterminate biliary lesions English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Don Haeng Lee (Inha University, Korea) Yuki Tanisaka (Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Recent technological advances and innovations in POC systems Min Je Sung (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Progress and refinement in visual interpretation of POC findings Il Sang Shin (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Application of image-enhanced endoscopic techniques in POC Yuki Tanisaka (Saitama Medical University International Medical Center, Japan)
	09:36-09:58	Advances in POC-guided tissue acquisition and diagnostic yield Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 34: Constipation 2026: From evaluation to advanced therapies English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	In-Kyung Sung (Konkuk University, Korea) Jung Won Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Work-up of chronic constipation: Distinguishing DD, STC, and secondary causes Sunyoung Park (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Refractory constipation: Combination therapy & when to escalate Hoyoung Wang (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Beyond laxatives: Biofeedback, devices, and neuromodulation – Who benefits? Tae Hee Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	When to operate: Colectomy and surgical outcomes in refractory constipation Seung-Bum Ryoo (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Combined Symposium 07 (KSPGHAN+KSG): ROME V across the lifespan: Pediatric and adult disorders of gut-brain interaction English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Sujin Jeong (CHA University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Pediatric upper DGBI in Rome V: Practical updates for clinical management Yoowon Kwon (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Adult upper DGBI in Rome V: Lifespan transition and advanced management Seung In Seo (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Rome V updates in pediatric lower DGBI: Practical diagnostic and therapeutic approaches Jung Yeon Joo (Chosun University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Adult lower DGBI in Rome V: From natural history to precision therapy Yehyun Park (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

PG Course 05: Advanced management of gastroenterology and hepatobiliary disease Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Seung Ok Lee (Jeonbuk National University, Korea) Jae Myung Cha (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Advanced management of peptic ulcer disease – Beyond acid suppression A Reum Choe (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Comprehensive updates in inflammatory bowel disease: Focus on biologic therapies Jung Rock Moon (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Updated guidelines in hepatocellular carcinoma Moon Hyung Lee (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	How should we diagnose and treat pancreatobiliary diseases in clinical practice Jae Min Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 35: Beyond detection: Human expertise in the age of AI English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Seong Woo Jeon (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Philip Wai Yan Chiu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	From assistance to autonomy: The clinical impact of physical AI Hyunsoo Chung (Seoul National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Human–AI collaboration: Is deskilling a real risk? Jie-Hyun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Cognitive bias and AI over-reliance in clinical decision-making Jung Ho Bae (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Re-defining competency: Training the AI-augmented clinician Philip Wai Yan Chiu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Abdominal US training specialist 01 Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Soo Young Park (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	The imperative for a holistic ultrasound training framework in gastroenterology Tae Suk Kim (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Identification and mitigation of US imaging artifacts Han Ah Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Classic findings and pitfalls: Navigating diagnostic variants in cholecystitis Sung Bum Kim (Yeungnam University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Scanning guide for pancreas and spleen: Overcoming technical challenges Jeong Eun Song (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Abdominal US training beginner Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Seung Kak Shin (Gachon University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	08:30-09:00	Fundamentals of abdominal ultrasound Heejoon Jang (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
	09:00-09:30	Scanning technique for the beginner: Liver Seul Ki Han (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
	09:30-10:00	Scanning technique for the beginner: Pancreato-biliary, spleen, vascular Hyo Jung Cho (Ajou University, Korea)

Symposium 36: Precision surveillance in IBD: Integrating optical imaging and artificial intelligence English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Dong Il Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Hsu-Heng Yen (Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Real-world challenges in endoscopic assessment of IBD: From preparation to interpretation Jaeyoung Chun (Yonsei University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Advanced endoscopic imaging for IBD: NBI, BLI, and i-scan Hsu-Heng Yen (Changhua Christian Hospital, Taiwan)
	09:14-09:36	Artificial intelligence in IBD colonoscopy: Automated inflammation scoring and dysplasia detection Sung Noh Hong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	From detection to decision: Managing visible and invisible dysplasia Dong-Hoon Yang (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 37: Endoscopic management of malignant duodenal obstruction English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Jae Hyuk Do (Chung-Ang University, Korea) Yu-Ting Kuo (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Enteral stenting: Techniques and clinical outcomes Dongwook Oh (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	EUS-guided balloon-occluded gastrojejunostomy bypass (EPASS technique): Techniques and clinical outcomes Shuntaro Mukai (Tokyo Medical University, Japan)
	11:04-11:26	Surgical gastrojejunostomy: Techniques and clinical outcomes Jung Woo Lee (Hallym University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Enteral stenting vs EUS-guided jejunostomy vs surgical gastrojejunostomy: A paradigm shift in gastric outlet obstruction management? Yu-Ting Kuo (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Combined Symposium 08 (KSG+AGA): EUS-guided gallbladder and biliary drainage: East–West perspectives and technical optimization English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Shyam Varadarajulu (Orlando Health, USA) Jong-Kyun Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Clinical outcomes of EUS-guided gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients: The Asian experience Sang Hyub Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Clinical outcomes of EUS-guided gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients: The U.S. experience Todd Baron (The University of North Carolina, USA)
	11:04-11:26	EUS drainage strategy for distal malignant biliary obstruction: Why hepaticogastrostomy first? Sung Woo Ko (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	EUS drainage strategy for distal malignant biliary obstruction: Why choledochoduodenostomy first? Shyam Varadarajulu (Orlando Health, USA)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 38: Advances in IBD management across the lifespan English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Yon Ho Choe (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Jin Soo Moon (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	AI-assisted small bowel capsule endoscopy in the assessment of pediatric and adult IBD Yeoun Joo Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Differences in biologic therapies in pediatric and adult IBD patients Jia-Feng Wu (National Taiwan University, Taiwan)
	11:04-11:26	Therapeutic switching strategies in pediatric IBD Suporn Treepongkaruna (Mahidol University, Thailand)
	11:26-11:48	Drug screening in PIBD using patient-derived intestinal organoid monolayers Ky Young Cho (Hallym University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

PG Course 06: Clinical case conference: Diagnosing DGBI through GI function testing Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Joong Goo Kwon (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Jung Ho Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Using GI function testing in non-cardiac chest pain: When and how? Yonghwan Kwon (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Using GI function testing to differentiate refractory heartburn Ilsoo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Gastric function testing for suspected dyspepsia or gastroparesis Seung Jung Yu (Inje University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Chronic constipation – Transit delay or pelvic floor dysfunction? Rari Cha (Gyeongsang National University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Free Paper 24: Lower GI 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Dong-Hoon Yang (University of Ulsan, Korea) Seong-Eun Kim (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:30	Right colon adenoma detection rate and risk of post-colonoscopy colorectal cancer: A complementary quality indicator Jin Ho Hwang (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:30-10:40	Adult children as digital care partners for parental colorectal cancer screening: A cross-sectional survey Yeonjoo Seo (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	10:40-10:50	A validation study of methylated Syndecan-2 in stool DNA for the detection of colorectal cancer Hyoung Il Choi (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	10:50-11:00	Clinicopathologic and biomolecular features of interval colorectal cancers in Korean patients after propensity score weighting analysis: A Korean Association for the Study of Intestinal Disease multicenter prospective study Joo Hye Song (Konkuk University, Korea)

Free Paper 25: Lower GI 05 English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 11:00-11:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Dong Kyung Chang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Ja Seol Koo (Korea University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	11:00-11:10	Impact of topical powder application after ESD for large colorectal lesions: A multicenter randomized controlled trial Yunho Jung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Artificial intelligence-assisted optical diagnosis for colorectal polyps: A multicenter real-world validation study using an interactive computer-aided diagnosis system Min Kyu Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Multimodal deep learning for predicting high-risk pathological features in superficial colorectal cancer Hyeonho Choi (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
	11:30-11:40	Preliminary clinical value of peaked transparent cap-assisted endoscopic submucosal dissection for colorectal polyps Junhao Liu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	11:40-11:50	Diagnostic yield of small-bowel capsule endoscopy according to antithrombotic regimen in patients with suspected small-bowel bleeding: A Korean multicenter study Jeong Zik Hong (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)

Abdominal US training specialist 02 Korean&English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Ki Tae Suk (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Basics of Doppler physics in abdominal imaging: From theory to clinical application Seong Hee Kang (Korea University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Quantitative assessment of hepatic steatosis: Technical principles and clinical utility of ATI and UGAP Ho Soo Chun (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Clinical utility of POCUS in general wards: Rapid diagnosis and procedural guidance Jae-Yong Chin (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Shaping the future of abdominal ultrasound: Intelligence, automation, and connectivity Naohisa Kamiyama (GE healthcare, Japan)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 39: Challenging locations and special situations in upper GI endoscopic resection English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Sung Soo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Jinwoong Cho (Presbyterian Medical Center, Korea)
Speaker(s)	10:20-10:42	Upper GI ESD in difficult locations: The EGJ and proximal stomach Jinwoong Cho (Presbyterian Medical Center, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Upper GI ESD in difficult locations: The pyloric ring Moon Kyung Joo (Korea University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Challenges of duodenal ESD and EMR: How to balance curability and safety? Yu Kyung Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Overcoming challenging situations in esophageal ESD Jeong Hoon Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 40: Minimally invasive management of pancreatic necrosis and collections English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Young Koog Cheon (Konkuk University, Korea) Tomotaka Saito (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Key recommendations from the 2025 revised IAP/APA/EPC/IPC/JPC guideline Ho Seung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Drainage modalities for walled-off necrosis Se Woo Park (Hallym University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Timing of endoscopic necrosectomy: Immediate vs on-demand Tomotaka Saito (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
	14:26-14:48	Long-term outcomes of direct endoscopic necrosectomy Jae Hee Cho (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 41: Frontiers in diversity and quality of life in gastroenterology and hepatology: From current concepts to ongoing researches English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Hye Kyung Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Ji Won Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Why should we contemplate on sex/gender difference in gastrointestinal disorders? Young Sun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	The impact of the menstrual cycle on symptom severity and quality of life in female IBS patients Eui Sun Jeong (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Sex concordance in colonoscopy: A hidden determinant of quality? Joo Hye Song (Konkuk University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Sex-specific microbial signatures in cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma Sae Kyung Joo (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 26: Pediatrics English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Ki-Soo Kang (Jeju National University, Korea) Ky Young Cho (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:30	Gut microbiome in high muscle mass pediatric metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: Potential implications for metabolic health Tae Hyeong Kim (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Endoscopic balloon dilatation for postoperative esophageal stricture after pediatric tracheoesophageal fistula repair: A 20-year single-center study Hansol Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)
	13:40-13:50	Benefit-risk profile of anti-TNF plus conventional immunomodulators versus anti-TNF monotherapy in pediatric inflammatory bowel disease: A systematic review and meta-analysis Andre Andre (Cipto Mangunkusumo National Hospital, Indonesia)

Free Paper 27: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 14:00-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Heung Up Kim (Jeju National University, Korea) Hoon Sup Koo (Konyang University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	14:00-14:10	Motilitone (DA-9701) ameliorates hyperglycemia by normalizing gastric emptying and modulating postprandial glucose dynamics in STZ-induced diabetic mice Jaebum Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Gastrointestinal-dominant small fiber neuropathy in patients with refractory disorders of gut-brain interaction Yi Ping Ren (National University Hospital, Singapore)
	14:20-14:30	The influence of limited time feeding on the mRNA expression of the IL-6 gene and CYP11A1 protein within the cells of the ileum epithelium, alongside the rhythmic dynamics of gut microbiota in prediabetic states Qulsoom Naaz (King George's Medical University, India)

PG Course 07: Lower gastrointestinal diseases frequently encountered in clinical practice: Practical strategies Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Dong-Soo Han (Hanyang University, Korea) You Sun Kim (Hallym University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Small bowel bleeding: Practical diagnostic and therapeutic strategies Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Drug-induced enterocolitis: Advances in diagnosis and management Hyun Seok Lee (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Clostridioides difficile infection: Optimizing treatment and preventing recurrence Jung-Hwan Lee (Inha University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Intestinal vascular disorders: Early risk assessment and multidisciplinary management Doohyuck Lee (Dankook University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 42: The present and future of the microbiome and digestive diseases: From etiology to therapeutic targets English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jae Hee Cheon (Yonsei University, Korea) Sunny Wong (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Gut microbiome: A cornerstone of various immune-mediated inflammatory diseases Hongsub Lee (Inje University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Obesity and gut microbiome: Culprit or hint for treatment? Sunny Wong (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
	14:04-14:26	Digestive cancers and microbiome: GI tract and hepatobiliary-pancreatic malignancies Kihyun Ryu (Konyang University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Microbiome-Driven Mucosal Immunity in IBD Kwang Soon Kim (POSTECH, Korea, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 43: Endoscopic management of intrahepatic duct (IHD) stones: Current challenges and evolving strategies English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Jin Lee (Hallym University, Korea) Takeshi Ogura (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Diagnostic approach to intrahepatic duct stones: Imaging, cholangioscopy, and stricture evaluation Yun Nah Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Peroral cholangioscopy-guided lithotripsy: EHL, laser lithotripsy, and device innovation See Young Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	EUS-guided approaches for difficult intrahepatic stones Takeshi Ogura (Osaka Medical and Pharmaceutical University, Japan)
	16:16-16:38	Comparative outcomes: Peroral cholangioscopy-guided versus EUS-guided lithotripsy Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 44: Gastrointestinal disorders in very old adults: From mechanisms to clinical decision-making English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Kwang Bum Cho (Keimyung University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Gastrointestinal aging: Changes and emerging disorders Yuri Kim (Keimyung University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Gastrointestinal cancer screening: Do the benefits outweigh the risks? Jong Yeul Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	IBD in the very elderly: How should it be managed? Dong Hoon Baek (Pusan National University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Endoscopic therapy in upper GI disorders: How should we decide? Seung Han Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 45: Diagnostic and therapeutic approach of refractory functional gastrointestinal symptoms Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Suck Chei Choi (Wonkwang University, Korea) Chong-Il Sohn (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Globus and belching Ju Yup Lee (Keimyung University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Nausea and vomiting Sung Eun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Abdominal distension, bloating, and flatulence Seung Young Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Functional abdominal pain Boram Cha (Inha University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Combined Symposium 09 (KASID+KSGE): Organ preservation begins with proper polypectomy: Cold snare and EMR in 2026 English

Date / Time	Nov. 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jeong-Sik Byeon (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan)
Speaker(s)	15:10-15:32	Polypectomy 2026 in the cold era: Achieving complete resection and specimen integrity Tae-Geun Gweon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Large non-pedunculated colorectal polyps: Optimizing EMR to minimize recurrence Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	Sessile serrated adenomas/lesions: Technical pearls and pitfalls in endoscopic resection Jae Gon Lee (Hanyang University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Post-polypectomy surveillance: Who, when, and how intensively? Eun Ran Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A