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Symposium 01: Distinguished papers of 2024–2025 in Clinical and Molecular Hepatology English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:35
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Yoon Jun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Hyung Joon Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:15	The CMH journey: Global growth and author guidance Yeonjung Ha (CHA University, Korea)
	09:15-09:35	CMH clinical research highlight–Dynamic analysis of acute deterioration in chronic liver disease patients using modified quick sequential organ failure assessment Do Seon Song (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:35-09:55	CMH clinical trial highlight–Antiviral therapy for chronic hepatitis B with mildly elevated aminotransferase: A rollover study from the TORCH-B trial Yao-Chun Hsu (I-Shou University, Taiwan)
	09:55-10:15	CMH epidemiologic research highlight–Extrahepatic malignancies and antiviral drugs for chronic hepatitis B: A nationwide cohort study Jeong-Hoon Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:15-10:35	CMH multinational research highlight–Carvedilol to prevent hepatic decompensation of cirrhosis in patients with clinically significant portal hypertension stratified by new non-invasive model (CHESS2306) Xiaolong Qi (Southeast University, China)

Combined Symposium 01 (KPBA+KSGC): Up-to-date knowledge for the management of PNETs English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Young Deok Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Jae Seon Kim (Korea University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Changes in PNET classification over time and their clinical relevance Nayoung Han (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Advances in surgical management of PNET Sohei Satoi (Kansai Medical University, Japan)
	09:44-10:06	Role of radionuclide imaging and therapy for PNET Hojin Cho (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Systemic therapy for PNET Jae Min Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Symposium 02: Recent updates on the best management of patients with IBD English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Sung-Ae Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) Byong Duk Ye (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Updated strategies for moderate to severe ulcerative colitis: Insights from recent guidelines Dong Hyun Kim (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Updated strategies for moderate to severe Crohn’s disease: Insights from recent guidelines Seung Yong Shin (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	Managing extraintestinal manifestations in IBD: A gastroenterologist’s approach Su Bum Park (Pusan National University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Addressing the aging IBD population: Managing elderly patients with multiple co-morbidities Sang-Bum Kang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Symposium 03: Navigating the evolving landscape of GERD: From pathophysiology to precision therapy English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Moo In Park (Kosin University, Korea) Hye Kyung Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Exploring the pathophysiology of the clinical spectrum of GERD Yu Kyung Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Update on GERD diagnosis in the era of Lyon 2.0 Eun Jeong Gong (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	Optimizing acid suppression in managing full spectrum GERD: From mild to severe cases Hideki Mori (Keio University, Japan)
	10:06-10:28	Long-term strategies and multimodal approaches for refractory GERD Young Hoon Youn (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Basic/Translational Symposium: Novel biomarkers and strategies in early diagnosis of gastrointestinal cancers English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Youngeun Joo (Chonnam National University, Korea) Seungmin Bang (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Advances in multi-biomarker panels for early detection of pancreatic cancer Sung Hwan Lee (CHA University, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Molecular analysis of tumor-derived extracellular vesicles for pancreatic and biliary tract cancers Hyungsoon Im (Harvard University, USA)
	09:44-10:06	Transforming gastric cancer diagnosis: Emerging biomarkers and precision strategies for early detection Soo-Jeong Cho (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Next-generation multitarget stool DNA test for colorectal cancer screening Nam Kyu Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Symposium 04: Advancing Helicobacter pylori management English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Yong Chan Lee (Yonsei University/Editor-in-Chief, Gut and Liver, Korea) Jeong Seop Moon (Inje University, Korea)
Speakers	09:00-09:22	Endoscopic photodynamic therapy for H.pylori management Kun Na (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:22-09:44	Emerging strategies and novel therapies in the treatment of Helicobacter pylori Jun-Hyung Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:44-10:06	Antibiotic resistance and the future of Helicobacter pylori therapy: Towards precision medicine Jin Hee Noh (Hallym University, Korea)
	10:06-10:28	Dysbiotic microbiota in the stomach with low acidity during/after H. pylori eradication: Improvement by probiotics Yasuhiro Koga (Japanese Society for Probiotic Science, Japan)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

Presidential Lecture: Chung Yong Kim memorial lecture Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-11:20
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Sook-Hyang Jeong (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:20	The liver odyssey: Four decades of progression and hope Joong-Won Park (Myongji Hospital, Korea)

Symposium 05: Gender-specific approaches in gastroenterology and hepatology research English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Seun Ja Park (Kosin University, Korea) Do Seon Song (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:12	Sex/gender differences in functional GI disorders Ju Yup Lee (Keimyung University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Sex/gender differences in cirrhotic liver diseases and hepatocellular carcinoma Ji Won Han (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Expression of sex hormone receptors in GI cancers and their implications Yonghoon Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	Sex and gender disparities in obesity: Implications for tailored management Mi-Kyung Sung (Sookmyung Women's University, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Symposium 06: Latest advances in diagnostic and therapeutic colonoscopy for challenging situations English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Tae Il Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) Hisashi Fukuda (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
Speakers	10:50-11:12	Understanding of sessile serrated lesions with optimal endoscopic resection techniques Hyun Jung Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	T1 colorectal cancer: Optical diagnosis, endoscopic treatment, and surveillance Dong Hoon Baek (Pusan National University, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Post-polypectomy bleeding: Current and emerging solutions for prevention and treatment Jongbeom Shin (Inha University, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	Endoscopic closure techniques: When to use and how to perform? Hisashi Fukuda (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Free Paper 01: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Moo In Park (Kosin University, Korea) Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:00	Refractory reflux-like symptoms rarely reflect true gastroesophageal reflux: First clinical study in Southern Vietnam Thanh Quynh Ngan Le (Tam Anh Hospital, Vietnam)
	11:00-11:10	Optimizing GERD diagnosis in Korean patients through MNBI and AFS grading across AET thresholds: A single tertiary center study Ye Rin Chae (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Efficacy and safety of peroral endoscopic myotomy: A single center retrospective study Jaejun Heo (Kosin University, Korea)

Free Paper 03: Liver 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Won Hyeok Choe (Konkuk University, Korea) Byungseok Lee (Chungnam National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:00	Shear wave elastography combined with ALBI score enhances prediction of hepatic decompensation in cirrhosis Jaejun Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:00-11:10	Hepatic encephalopathy and prognosis in cirrhosis with acute decompensation: Influence of liver function and coagulation Jung Hee Kim (Hallym University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Scheuer G-S asynchrony in liver cirrhosis: A three-metabolite signature predicts discordant fibrosis-inflammation trajectories and guides precision anti-fibrotic therapy Zijian Zhang (The First Affiliated Hospital of Sun Yat-sen University, China)
	11:20-11:30	Comparative evaluation of MELD, MELD-Na, MELD-LA, and MELD-DELTA in predicting mortality in critically ill cirrhotic patients: A prospective study Vikas Reddy (Dr Knruhs, India)

Free Paper 05: Oncology 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-11:30
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Sang Hyub Lee (Seoul National University, Korea) Bong Min Ko (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:00	From metabolic dysregulation to tumorigenesis: Key biomarkers for metabolic syndrome-associated pancreatic cancer Zheng Liu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	11:00-11:10	Formulation design to mechanistic validation of orally deliverable sesamolin Pickering emulsion targets colon cancer via ROS-driven necrosis Reny Rosalina (University of Palangkaraya, Indonesia)
	11:10-11:20	Formulation design to mechanistic validation of orally deliverable sesamolin Pickering emulsion targets colon cancer via ROS-driven necrosis Dong Jun Oh (Dongguk University, Korea)

Symposium 07: Cutting-edge strategies in gastric cancer English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Il Ju Choi (National Cancer Center, Korea) Sam Ryong Jee (Inje University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:12	Advances in biomarkers for early detection of gastric cancer Sooyeon Oh (CHA University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Personalized treatment approaches for advanced gastric cancer Tae-Yong Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Development of Helicobacter pylori vaccines: A paradigm shift in gastric cancer prevention Man Cui (Beijing Bacterial Vaccine Engineering Research Center, China)
	11:56-12:18	Innovations in endoscopic treatment and minimally invasive techniques of gastric cancer Sang Hyun Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Symposium 08: Emerging perspectives in clinical nutrition Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Do Young Kim (Yonsei University, Korea) Min Kyu Jung (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:50-11:12	Recent advances in the nutritional care of pediatric short bowel syndrome Eun Joo Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:12-11:34	Optimizing nutrition for liver cirrhosis management Hyo Young Lee (Hanyang University, Korea)
	11:34-11:56	Optimal nutrition for eosinophilic GI disorders Sung Chul Park (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	11:56-12:18	The effect of Immunonutrient supplementation in perioperative cancer patients Joowon Chung (Eulji University, Korea)
	12:18-12:20	Q&A

Free Paper 02: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Jeong Hwan Kim (Konkuk University, Korea) Do Hoon Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speakers	11:30-11:40	Inactive rhomboid protein 2 drives intestinal dysmotility through TNF-alpha-dependent disruption of the enteric nervous system Seulji Kim (Korea Cancer Center Hospital, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Disorders of anorectal disorders defined by high-resolution pressure topography and conventional line tracing: Inter-rater consistency and diagnostic accuracy Mark Fox (University of Zurich, Swiss)
	11:50-12:00	Transsacral neuromodulation therapy improves sensory-motor coordination in defecation disorders by remodeling neuroplasticity in the sensory cortex Yu Zhi (Xinhua Hospital Affiliated to Dalian University, China)

Free Paper 04: Liver 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Suk Bae Kim (Dankook University, Korea) Sungjae Park (Inje University, Korea)
Speakers	11:30-11:40	Unraveling the role of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) in oxidative stress-mediated progression of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease Hina Parveen (King George Medical University, India)
	11:40-11:50	Emerging indices outperform traditional fibrosis scores in young MASLD across divergent screening goals Ahlim Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:50-12:00	Non-invasive prediction of major adverse liver outcomes using the acNASH model: Evidence from a nationwide cohort and single-center validation Yeo Wool Kang (Dong-A University, Korea)
	12:00-12:10	PNPLA3 I148M is not associated with HCC risk but correlates with tumor differentiation in MASLD patients Dong Yeup Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Free Paper 06: Oncology 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 11:30-12:20
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea) Jae Hyuck Chang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	11:30-11:40	Extracellular vesicular proteome and glycoproteome profiling reveals stage-specific biomarkers in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Artificial intelligence guided depth prediction alters treatment decisions in early gastric cancer Yuna Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:50-12:00	Single-cell sequencing combined with bulk RNA sequencing and machine learning analysis reveals prognostic signatures and immune microenvironment infiltration in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Mingzhu Xiu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	12:00-12:10	Fusobacterium nucleatum enhances cholesterol biosynthesis in colorectal cancer via miR-130a-3p-mediated AMPK inhibition, a process counteracted by butyrate Jiawei Lu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)

Luncheon Symposium 01 [Daewoong] English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 12:20-13:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Young-Seok Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	12:20-13:00	Redefining the first-line treatment for IBS-D: Evidence and clinical role of ramosetron Dongwoo Kim (Korea University, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 02 [Celltrion] English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 12:20-13:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	12:20-13:00	New approach to IBD: Subcutaneous infliximab with newly updated data Byong Duk Ye (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Symposium 09: Special considerations for liver diseases in distinct conditions English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Young-Suk Lim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ji Hoon Kim (Korea University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Risk-stratified prophylaxis for HBV reactivation in patients receiving biological agents Pin-Nan Cheng (National Cheng Kung University, Taiwan)
	13:42-14:04	Management of anti-HBc or HBsAg-positive donors and recipients in liver transplantation Deok Gie Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Risks and benefits of statins and DOACs in cirrhotic patients with cardiovascular disease Ho Soo Chun (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Current controversies in HCC risk and surveillance after SVR in HCV-infected patients Ryosuke Tateishi (The University of Tokyo, Japan)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Combined Symposium 02 (KSG+KSSO): Comprehensive approaches to obesity treatment: Medications, endoscopy, and surgery English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Kyu Rae Lee (Gachon University, Korea) Young-Seok Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Oral medications in obesity treatment: Current options and future directions Seo Young Kang (Eulji University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	The Incretin era: Semaglutide, liraglutide, and future triple agonist therapies for obesity Soo Lim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Endoscopic approaches in obesity treatment: Techniques and outcomes Sung Kwan Shin (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Metabolic surgery for obesity: Who should undergo it and why? Sang-Yong Son (Ajou University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 10: Advancing IBD care: Translating research into clinical practice English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Dong Il Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Geom-Seog Seo (Wonkwang University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Biomarkers in IBD: Clinical utility in diagnosis, monitoring, and treatment decisions Eun Mi Song (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Spatial transcriptomics in IBD: Mapping the uncharted territory in pathogenesis and treatment response Ho-Su Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Novel therapeutics for IBD: Insights from recent clinical trials Sang Hyoung Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Emerging technologies shaping the future of IBD monitoring Eun Soo Kim (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 07: Pancreatobiliary 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Chang-Hwan Park (Chonnam National University, Korea) Yun Nah Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:30	Comparison of safety between power-controlled and temperature-controlled intraductal radiofrequency ablation in malignant distal biliary obstruction: Preliminary results from a multicenter randomized controlled trial Min Je Sung (CHA University, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Comparison of safety between power-controlled and temperature-controlled intraductal radiofrequency ablation in malignant distal biliary obstruction: Preliminary results from a multicenter randomized controlled trial AI-powered hierarchical classification of ampullary neoplasms: A deep learning approach using white-light and narrow-band imaging Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:40-13:50	Bilateral versus tri-segmental endoscopic biliary drainage with plastic stents in the management of unresectable high-grade malignant hilar obstruction: A propensity-cohort matched analysis Il Sang Shin (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	13:50-14:00	Utility of peroral cholangioscopy in the diagnosis and management of intraductal papillary neoplasms of the bile duct Il Sang Shin (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)

Free Paper 09: Liver 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Gab Jin Cheon (University of Ulsan, Korea) Tae Hee Lee (Konyang University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:30	Serum HBV markers reflect intrahepatic cccDNA and transcriptional activity in a phase-dependent manner in chronic HBV infection Hye Seon Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Global mortality burden and health inequalities of hepatitis virus-related liver cancer and forecast to 2050 Yujiao Deng (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, China)
	13:40-13:50	Safety of Tenofovir alafenamide in the context of hyperlipidemia and cardiovascular diseases: A nationwide analysis Jae-Young Kim (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	13:50-14:00	Cost-effectiveness of screening for hepatitis C virus infection among people who inject drugs in South Korea Hye-Lin Kim (Sahmyook University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 03 (KSGC+KPBA): Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma: Insights from genomics to clinical implications English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Kwang Ro Joo (Kyung Hee University, Korea) Woojin Lee (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Deciphering subtype-specific EMT programs and clonal evolution in PDAC via single-cell RNA sequencing Joo Kyung Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Identification of distinct stroma subtypes in PDAC via image analysis of fibroblast subpopulations and collagen Yohei Masugi (Tokai University, Japan)
	14:04-14:26	Characterization of intermediate cancer cell populations in PDAC using integrative spatial and single-cell transcriptomics Galam Leem (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Next-generation diagnostic technologies for PDAC Hyungsoon Im (Harvard University, USA)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 11: Precision diagnostics in upper GI endoscopy: The role of artificial intelligence English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Jae Gyu Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea) Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	AI in endoscopy: Revolutionizing detection and diagnosis Jun-Won Chung (Gachon University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Utilizing AI to detect and define the extent of superficial esophageal neoplasia Bing Hu (Sichuan University, China)
	14:04-14:26	Improving detection and management of acute upper GI bleeding with artificial intelligence Joon Sung Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	AI-assisted endoscopy in diagnosing gastric premalignant lesions and early gastric cancer Chang Seok Bang (Hallym University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 12: Enhancing safety and well-being in gastroenterology Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) Ji Won Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Cutting-edge technology advancing small bowel capsule endoscopy reading Yeoun Joo Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Infection prevention for endoscopists in an endoscopy unit Jeong Eun Shin (Dankook University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Musculoskeletal disorders and pain in endoscopists Gi-Young Park (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Automated devices for reducing musculoskeletal injuries in endoscopists Sang Hyun Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 08: Pancreatobiliary 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 14:00-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Jimin Han (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Woo Hyun Paik (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	14:00-14:10	Efficacy and safety of a novel double pigtail-shaped metal stent for EUS-guided pancreatic pseudocyst drainage: Multicenter pilot study Eun Jeong Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Efficacy and safety of peroral cholecystoscopy with gallstone removal via LAMS following EUS-guided gallbladder drainage in high-risk surgical patients: The first Korean experience Sung Woo Ko (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Clinical utility of a generative AI system for the diagnosis of ampullary lesions: A multicenter validation study Ho Seung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	14:30-14:40	Clinical outcomes of one-step EUS-guided hepaticogastrostomy using an 8F stent introducer featuring an ultra-tapered metal tip and a preloaded partially covered metal stent Gunn Huh (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	Comparison of stent types with or without radiofrequency ablation in patients with unresectable biliary cancer Yoonchan Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Free Paper 10: Liver 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 14:00-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Dae Won Jun (Hanyang University, Korea) Jeong Heo (Pusan National University, Korea)
Speakers	14:00-14:10	Development of a machine learning-based model for predicting survival in hepatocellular carcinoma patients undergoing transarterial chemoembolization as initial treatment Yeo Wool Kang (Dong-A University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	LI-RADS imaging diagnosis facilitates assessment of liver transplant eligibility in HCC: Analysis of 1,008 patients Yeongseok Hwang (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Global mortality and disability-adjusted life years burden of population with liver cancer and diabetes: During 2005–2021 and forecast to 2035 Yujiao Deng (The Second Affiliated Hospital of Xi’an Jiaotong University, China)
	14:30-14:40	Real-life experience of systemic treatment with Regorafenib in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma: Updated analysis through 2025 Hee Sun Cho (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	Development and validation of a risk prediction model for patients with hepatocellular carcinoma receiving atezolizumab-bevacizumab Heechul Nam (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Symposium 13: Big data in hepatology research: Sources and applications English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Si Hyun Bae (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Sang Hoon Ahn (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Korean nationwide population-based study using the National Health Information Database Han Ah Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Taiwanese nationwide database for chronic viral hepatitis Mei-Hsuan Lee (National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Taiwan)
	15:54-16:16	Common data models for real-world data analysis Rae Woong Park (Ajou University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Hepatocellular carcinoma in the setting of alcohol-related liver disease: insights from French prospective cohort studies Pierre Nahon (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 14: Advancing digestive disease management with artificial intelligence English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Ryuji Hamamoto (National Cancer Center, Japan) Jeong-Hoon Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	The machine learning model for predicting liver-related outcomes after HBV cure Moon Haeng Hur (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Novel AI approach for predicting GERD using high-resolution impedance manometry Kee Wook Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Machine learning integration in microbiome research: From health to disease Jorge Francisco Vázquez Castellanos (Rega Institute, Belgium)
	16:16-16:38	Clinical applications of medical artificial intelligence in gastrointestinal cancer Ryuji Hamamoto (National Cancer Center, Japan)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 15: Current insights and future directions in colorectal neoplasia: Pathogenesis, detection, and therapy English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Seun Ja Park (Kosin University, Korea) Yoon Tae Jeen (Korea University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Risk factors for the development of early-onset colorectal cancer Jinhee Hur (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Pathogenesis and clinical significance of sessile serrated lesions in colorectal cancer development Yuki Nakanishi (Kyoto University, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	Immune escape in colorectal cancer Xuelei Ma (Sichuan University, China)
	16:16-16:38	Total neoadjuvant therapy for locally advanced rectal cancer Seong-Jung Kim (Chosun University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Combined Symposium 04 (KPBA+KSG): Management and surveillance strategies for IHD stones English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Jin Lee (Hallym University, Korea) Sung-Hoon Moon (Hallym University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	IHD stone as a risk factor for CCC: What is best surveillance strategy? Hyo Jung Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Endoscopic management of IHD stone in the era of EUS-BD Hiroyuki Isayama (Juntendo University, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	Endoscopic management of IHD stone in the era of single operator cholangioscopy Yun Nah Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Surgical management of IHD stone: Laparoscopic vs. open surgery Jae Hoon Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Free Paper 11: Oncology 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-15:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Yunjeong Lim (Dongguk University, Korea) Sang Myung Woo (National Cancer Center, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:20	DNA mutation detection in circulating tumor DNA and tissue by massive multiplex allele discrimination priming system (mmADPS) for pancreatic cancer Taeseung Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:20-15:30	Leptomeningeal carcinomatosis of gastric cancer: Single center retrospective analysis of 86 cases Sunghoon Byun (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:30-15:40	Hybrid mathematical modeling of extracellular vesicle NID1 induced hepatic stellate cell activation and neutrophil-macrophage crosstalk in early colorectal liver metastasis prediction Rifaldy Fajar (IMCDS-BioMed Research Foundation, Indonesia)
	15:40-15:50	IL-1–IL-8/CXCL1 inflammatory signalling in colorectal cancer: Insights from an integrated analysis of tissue, bioinformatic, and in vitro Suha Azizan (Universiti Malaya, Malaysia)

Combined Symposium 05 (KCHUGR+KSNM): Innovation and balance: Latest insights and clinical applications of acid-suppressive therapies English

Date / Time	Nov. 13 (Thu), 15:10-16:40
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea) Joon Seong Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Exploring new acid-suppressive drugs and their clinical applications Seung Han Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Unmet needs in acid-suppressive therapy for effective Helicobacter pylori eradication Ji Yong Ahn (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	The turning point of PPI and PCAB: Optimal choices for GERD and functional dyspepsia Kyoungwon Jung (Kosin University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Long-term use of acid-suppressive agents: Implications for gut microbiota and metabolic health Donghoon Kang (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 16: Uncovering risk and evidence in gastroenterology using big data English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Hye Kyung Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Multi-source big data research in upper gastrointestinal diseases Sang Won Park (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Big data in unraveling environmental risk factors for IBD Shin Ju Oh (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Acid-suppressive agents and cancer risk: Unraveling the evidence and clinical implications Seung In Seo (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Estimation of pancreatic cancer risk using NHIS database Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 17: Optimizing treatment strategies for HCC: Concurrent and sequential approaches English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Han Chu Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea) Jae Young Jang (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	The priority decision for subsequent systemic therapy after first-line failure of ICI-based regimens for HCC Arndt Vogel (University of Toronto, Canada)
	08:52-09:14	Promising systemic agents for combination therapy with TACE and their mechanistic rationales in incurable HCC Sung Won Chung (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Role of radiotherapy for advanced-stage HCC in the era of IO Jeong Il Yu (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Efficacy and safety of ICI-based treatment for Child-Pugh B HCC Jean-Charles Nault (Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, France)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Combined Symposium 06 (KPBA+KSGC): AI applications for pancreatic cancer English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Jong Ho Moon (SoonChunHyang University, Korea) Dong Hee Koh (Hallym University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	AI-based diagnosis of pancreatic cancer using CT Jang-Hwan Choi (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Spatial analysis of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in pancreatic cancer Sejoon Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Application of EUS-based AI in pancreatic cancer Jae Keun Park (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Toward a generalist AI assistant for pancreatic cancer diagnosis Kyu-Hwan Jung (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

PG Course 01: Focused management strategies in gastrointestinal cancer Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Dong Uk Kim (CHA University, Korea) Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Management of cytotoxic and immunologic agents-related GI adverse events Jae Hyun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Cancer-associated fatigue during treatment: Assessment and supportive care Dong Kee Jang (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Evidence-based approaches to cancer-related cachexia Eui Sun Jeong (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Addressing pain in GI cancer patients Jun-Mo Park (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 18: Editor Session - Medical research and scholarly publications using AI Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jae Gyu Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea) Yong Chan Lee (Yonsei University/Editor-in-Chief, Gut and Liver, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-09:00	Living with AI as a medical professional Sang-Hoon Na (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:00-09:20	Peer review using generative AI Yunho Jung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:20-09:40	Evaluation and publication ethics of AI-assisted papers Jaeryung Oh (Korea University, Korea)
	09:40-10:00	Discussion

Free Paper 12: Upper GI 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 08:30-09:10
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Ok-Jae Lee (Gyeongsang National University, Korea) Woo Chul Chung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:40	Age- and comorbidity-based gastric cancer screening intervals: A nationwide cohort study Seokho Myeong (Armed Forces Yangju Hospital, Korea)
	08:40-08:50	Socioeconomic status and gastric cancer survival: Retrospective cohort study using the K-CURE data Jung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	08:50-09:00	Upper age limit for gastric cancer screening endoscopy: A population-based cohort study on risk-benefit in the elderly Seokho Myeong (Armed Forces Yangju Hospital, Korea)
	09:00-09:10	Economic evaluation of endoscopic gastric cancer screening: Real-world evidence from the Korean National Health Insurance data Hyorim Lee (Ewha Womans University, Korea)

Symposium 19: Updates on the endoscopic management of gastric neoplasms English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Su Jin Hong (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Hee Seok Moon (Chungnam National University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Endoscopic management of undifferentiated-type EGC Yonghwan Kwon (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Challenges and considerations in treating elderly patients with EGC Bong Eun Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Managing low-grade dysplasia: To treat or not, and how to select optimal endoscopic technique Jung-Wook Kim (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Surveillance vs. resection for gastric subepithelial tumors Moon Kyung Joo (Korea University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 20: Comprehensive strategies in IBS management: From pathophysiology to practice English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Kwang Jae Lee (Ajou University, Korea) Joong Goo Kwon (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Updates on IBS pathophysiology Jung Ho Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Advancing the diagnosis of IBS: An introduction of 2025 Seoul Consensus Guidelines Hoon Sup Koo (Konyang University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Dietary and microbiome-based therapies for IBS Jongbeom Shin (Inha University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Advances in pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for IBS Andrew Ong (Singapore General Hospital, Singapore)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Free Paper 13: Upper GI 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 09:10-10:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Eun Young Kim (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Jaekyu Sung (Chungnam National University, Korea)
Speakers	09:10-09:20	Endoscopic ultrasound elastography for diagnosis of Borrmann type 4 advanced gastric cancer: A pilot study Jihoon Hong (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:20-09:30	Hypoxia priming, transient tumor-initiating cells, and border myCAFs shape initiation and progression of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Byung Hoon Min (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:30-09:40	Single-cell RNA sequencing combined with bulk RNA sequencing identifies OLFML2B in macrophage gene signatures for gastric cancer prognosis and immunotherapy Mingzhu Xiu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	09:40-09:50	Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on gastric mucosal visibility during upper endoscopy in patients with type 2 diabetes: A propensity score-matched analysis Hyunjung Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:50-10:00	Laparoscopic proximal gastrectomy with SOFY reconstruction for upper gastric cancer Tin Bui (Binh Dan Hospital, Vietnam)

Symposium 21: Exploring microbiomes and biomarkers in gastrointestinal diseases English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Dong Il Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Magdy El-Salhy (University of Bergen, Norway)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	Gut microbiome and steatotic liver disease: Impact and therapeutic potential Ki Tae Suk (Hallym University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Human microbiome in IBD: Lessons from hospital based-human microbiome project in Korea Seong-joon Koh (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Fecal microbial transplantation for management of irritable bowel syndrome Magdy El-Salhy (University of Bergen, Norway)
	11:26-11:48	Bile acids: Major regulator of the gut microbiome Kihyun Ryu (Konyang University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 22: In vitro and in vivo experimental models to study liver diseases Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Jung-Hwan Yoon (Seoul National University, Korea) Won-Il Jeong (KAIST, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:50	Models for hepatitis B and the associated liver cancers Kyun-Hwan Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	10:50-11:20	Preclinical MASH studies Sang Geon Kim (Dongguk University, Korea)
	11:20-11:50	Cancer immunotherapy research Tae-Jin Kim (Korea Institute of Radiological & Medical Sciences, Korea)

Symposium 23: AI for colonoscopy and intestinal diseases: The road ahead English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Jeong-Sik Byeon (University of Ulsan, Korea) Sang Wook Kim (Jeonbuk National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	Enhancing physician-AI collaboration for computer-aided diagnosis Eun Hyo Jin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Has autonomous AI advanced beyond computer-aided diagnosis of colorectal lesions? Daniel von Renteln (University of Montreal, Canada)
	11:04-11:26	AI-driven real-time quality assurance in colonoscopy practice Ji Young Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	AI-enhanced endoscopic evaluation in IBD: From activity scoring to dysplasia surveillance Han Hee Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

PG Course 02: Gastrointestinal ulcers Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Nayoung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Sang Gyun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	Peptic ulcer Hyeong Ho Jo (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Refractory ulcer Da Hyun Jung (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Infection-related ulcer Tae-Se Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	NSAIDs-induced ulcer Ayoung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Free Paper 14: Pancreatobiliary 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Joung-Ho Han (Chungbuk National University, Korea) Tae Hoon Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:30	Cascaded segmentation and radiomics for classification of pancreatic cystic lesions Jin Ho Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	10:30-10:40	Comprehensive cancer surveillance in intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms: Insights into pancreatic and extra-pancreatic malignancies Dong Wook Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	10:40-10:50	Octreotide microspheres for preventing clinically relevant pancreatic fistula after pancreaticoduodenectomy: A multicenter single-arm phase II study Ruozheng Wei (Huazhong University of Science and Technology, China)
	10:50-11:00	Optimal strategy for PTGBD: Removal versus maintenance before surgery in patients with acute cholecystitis Hee-Eon Lim (Seoul National University, Korea)

Symposium 24: Gut microbiota and gastric cancer English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Byung-Wook Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Ari Fahrial Syam (University of Indonesia, Indonesia) ​Gwang Ha Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	Gastric microbiota associated with gastric precancerous lesions in Helicobacter pylori-negative patients Hyo-Joon Yang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Gastric microbiome signature for predicting metachronous recurrence after endoscopic resection of gastric neoplasm Cheol Min Shin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Microbiome within tumors: Impact on gastric cancer prognosis and treatment Xiaofang Xing (Peking University Cancer Hospital, China)
	11:26-11:48	Emerging insights into gut microbiota: Pivotal roles in gastric cancer pathogenesis Jae Yong Park (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 25: Starting POEM: Basics, indications, and techniques English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Hwoon-Yong Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ippei Tanaka (Showa University, Japan)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	Understanding thoracoabdominal anatomy for POEM procedure Hyuk Soon Choi (Korea University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	POEM for achalasia Sung Eun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	G-POEM for gastroparesis Hyunsoo Chung (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Role of functional endoscopy Ippei Tanaka (Showa University, Japan)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Symposium 26: Emerging trends in constipation treatment: From microbiota to modern therapeutics English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Suck Chei Choi (Wonkwang University, Korea) Mark Fox (University of Zurich, Swiss)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	Understanding normal vs. dysfunctional colonic motility: Role of gut microbiota Sunyoung Park (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Functional vs. secondary constipation: How to differentiate Mark Fox (University of Zurich, Swiss)
	11:04-11:26	Management of severe defecatory symptoms: Practical techniques for constipation Tae Hee Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Novel drug developments and future targets Noriaki Manabe (Kawasaki Medical School, Japan)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Free Paper 15: Pancreatobiliary 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 11:00-11:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea) Jaihwan Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	11:00-11:10	Characteristics, risk factors, and prognostic implications of early-onset pancreatic cancer: A population-based study using the K-CURE database In Rae Cho (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Single-cell multi-omics reveals the prognostic role and potential mechanisms of programmed cell death genes in pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma Mingzhu Xiu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	11:20-11:30	Prospective evaluation of cholangiocarcinoma with endoscopic biopsy-based next-generation sequencing Ho Seung Lee (Korea University, Korea)
	11:30-11:40	Competency in pediatric ERCP: Case volume analysis of 1,225 procedures over three decades Sowon Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Low CEA and high glucose as diagnostic markers for non-mucinous pancreatic cysts Dong Wook Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 03 [Daewoong] English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 12:40-13:20
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Ari Fahrial Syam (University of Indonesia, Indonesia) Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	12:40-13:20	Redefining the role of P-CAB: From GERD to gastritis and beyond Dae Young Cheung (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 04 [Dong-A ST] English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 12:40-13:20
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Ji Won Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)
Speakers	12:40-13:20	STILLEN: A solution for drug-induced gastropathy and enteropathy Ji Yong Ahn (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 05 [Olympus] English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 12:40-13:20
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Jong Ho Moon (SoonChunHyang University, Korea)
Speakers	12:40-13:20	Application of EU-ME3 in upper gastrointestinal tract ​Gwang Ha Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)

Plenary Session 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:05
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Byung-Wook Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea) Suck Chei Choi (Wonkwang University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:35	Comparison of endoscopic resection and surgery for early gastric cancer with undifferentiated histologic type (ERASE-GC trial): A report of baseline results Hyuk Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	13:35-13:50	Roseburia faecis exacerbates colitis and translates to an inflammatory microbiome risk signature in human IBD Hyun Taek Hong (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:50-14:05	Inverted impedance-based 4D manometry improves diagnostic accuracy of EGJ distensibility compared with conventional impedance using FLIP as reference Kyungmin Choi (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Symposium 27: Biomarkers for diagnosis, treatment response, and prognosis in liver diseases English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Jia-Horng Kao (National Taiwan University, Taiwan) Moon Seok Choi (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Early predictors of hepatitis B relapse after antiviral cessation Cheng-Hao Tseng (I-Shou University, Taiwan)
	13:42-14:04	Biomarkers for monitoring disease progression in MASLD Nobuharu Tamaki (Musashino Red Cross Hospital, Japan)
	14:04-14:26	Imaging markers predicting response to IO in HCC Subin Heo (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Histological markers for differential diagnosis of liver tumors and inflammatory conditions Haeryoung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 16: Lower GI 01 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Seung-Jae Myung (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ja Seol Koo (Korea University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:30	Chrono-responsive Andrias davidianus hydrogel enhances efferocytosis and ameliorates colitis through sustained SR9011 delivery Yidong Chen (Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, China)
	13:30-13:40	Mathematical modeling of the bile acid-IgA-Fusobacterium triad predicts immune-metabolic checkpoints in colorectal cancer progression and recurrence control Prihantini Prihantini (IMCDS-BioMed Research Foundation, Indonesia)
	13:40-13:50	Mesenteric creeping fat-derived exosomal miR-124-3p drives intestinal fibrosis in Crohn's disease via TWIST2-FAP signaling Yidong Chen (Guizhou Provincial People’s Hospital, China)
	13:50-14:00	Proteome analysis of intestinal tissues from healthy individuals revealed distinct proteomic differences between the terminal ileum and colonic regions Sodam Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)

PG Course 03: Clinical practice guidelines for upper GI endoscopy in Korea: Case-based learning Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Sung Kook Kim (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Gastric subepithelial lesions Hyun Lim (Hallym University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy Hee Kyong Na (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Endoscopic resection of early gastrointestinal cancer Jie-Hyun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Management of antithrombotic agents in patients undergoing GI endoscopy Beom Jin Kim (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 28: Recent advancement in the management of IPMN English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Dong-Wan Seo (University of Ulsan, Korea) Jong-Kyun Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	What’s new in international evidence-based Kyoto guidelines? Akio Katanuma (Sapporo Medical University, Japan)
	13:42-14:04	Updates in radiomics in differentiation of IPMN Jaeseung Shin (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Novel biomarkers of IPMN Walter Park (Stanford University, USA)
	14:26-14:48	Role of adjuvant treatment in IPMN-associated carcinoma Jongchan Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 18: Upper GI 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Su Jin Hong (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Jae Myung Park (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:30	Tegoprazan versus proton pump inhibitors for Helicobacter pylori eradication: A five-year single-center experience following approval of Tegoprazan in Korea Seokin Kang (Inje University, Korea)
	13:30-13:40	Antimicrobial resistance of Helicobacter pylori and factors affecting culture success Jee Young Sohn (Hallym University, Korea)
	13:40-13:50	Characterization of gastric microbiota based on endoscopic and histopathologic findings in gastritis: Focus on non-Helicobacter pylori pathogenic genera Rini Rahmawarni Bachtiar (Hasanuddin University, Indonesia)
	13:50-14:00	Perception and knowledge of the general population regarding Helicobacter pylori Amkhaou Fatima (Chu Ibn Rochd, Morocco)

Symposium 29: Innovative strategies in gastroesophageal cancer therapy: Precision medicine, resistance, and emerging technologies English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Jeong Seop Moon (Inje University, Korea) Su Youn Nam (Kyungpook National University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Personalized and immunotherapeutic strategies in gastroesophageal cancer treatment Hee Seok Moon (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Optimizing radiotherapy strategies for esophageal cancer: From conventional to proton therapy Yang-Gun Suh (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Microbiome modulation as an emerging strategy in enhancing cancer therapy Jun Yu (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, China)
	14:26-14:48	Applications of artificial intelligence in digital pathology for upper GI cancer Sung Hak Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 30: Advancing therapeutic endoscopy techniques English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Geun-am Song (Pusan National University, Korea) Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Optimizing cold snare EMR: Techniques and outcomes for small colorectal polyps Seong-Jung Kim (Chosun University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Advanced EMR strategies for large non-pedunculated colon polyps Dongwoo Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Pushing the boundaries of colorectal ESD: Techniques to improve outcomes Ken Ohata (NTT Medical Center Tokyo, Japan)
	14:26-14:48	Traction-assisted ESD: Innovative methods to enhance visualization and efficiency Yunho Jung (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Free Paper 17: Lower GI 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 14:00-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Sung Noh Hong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Chang Hwan Choi (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
Speakers	14:00-14:10	Risk factors for early-onset colorectal neoplasia in Korean adults Seung Bum Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Light-to-moderate alcohol consumption increases the risk of colorectal cancer especially in individuals with impaired fasting glucose or diabetes: A nationwide cohort study Young Eun Oh (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Effect of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists on bowel preparation for colonoscopy in patients with type 2 diabetes: A propensity score-matched analysis Hyunjung Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:30-14:40	Cold vs. hot endoscopic mucosal resection for 10–15 mm non-pedunculated colorectal polyps in patients on antithrombotic therapy: A multicenter prospective KASID study Shin-Ju Oh (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	Endoscopic versus surgical resection for early-stage colorectal cancer: An integrated, nationwide population-based study Jeongkuk Seo (Chung-Ang University, Korea)

Plenary Session 02 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 14:05-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	June Sung Lee (Inje University, Korea) Young Deok Cho (Soonchunhyang University, Korea) Ji Kon Ryu (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	14:05-14:20	Low tumor burden predicts benefit from transarterial treatment in hepatocellular carcinoma with extrahepatic metastasis: A nationwide cohort study Jaejun Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:20-14:35	Exosome-mediated modulation of chemoresistance in patient-derived tumor organoids Dong Kim (CHA University, Korea)
	14:35-14:50	Distinct intratumor microbial clusters predict prognosis by shaping an immunosuppressive microenvironment in pancreatic cancer Kwangrok Jung (Seoul National University, Korea)

Free Paper 19: Upper GI 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 14:05-14:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Gwang Ho Baik (Hallym University, Korea) Heung Up Kim (Jeju National University, Korea)
Speakers	14:00-14:10	Prognostic impact of prior malignancy in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma: A nationwide multicenter propensity score-adjusted cohort study from Asia Suna Yu (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:10-14:20	Comparison of outcomes between endoscopic submucosal dissection and esophagectomy for superficial esophageal squamous cell carcinoma Byeong Yun Ahn (Seoul National University, Korea)
	14:20-14:30	Clinical outcomes of endoscopic and surgical resection for duodenal neuroendocrine tumors: A 16-year retrospective study Ilsoo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:30-14:40	Increased risk of early-onset gastric cancer among young adults age 20–49 years with diabetes: A nationwide cohort study Tae-Se Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	14:40-14:50	All-cause and cause-specific mortality by SEER stage in gastric cancer: A nationwide population-based cohort study Jihoon Hong (Seoul National University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 07 (KSG+UEG): Advancing therapeutic strategies and optimizing managements in gastrointestinal diseases English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Joost Drenth (Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands) Byung Ik Jang (Yeungnam University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Advancing eosinophilic esophagitis management: The promise of dupilumab and oral budesonide Thomas Greuter (University Zurich, Switzerland)
	15:32-15:54	Strategic treatment positioning: Navigating biologics and small molecules in IBD Won Moon (Kosin University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Multidimensional approach to refractory variceal bleeding: Limitations of endoscopic treatment and therapeutic strategies Joost Drenth (Amsterdam UMC, Netherlands)
	16:16-16:38	Prediction and monitoring of variceal bleeding in cirrhotic patients Chang Wook Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Combined Symposium 08 (KSGE+KPBA): Multidisciplinary approaches and debates in the management of hilar cholangiocarcinoma English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Young Koog Cheon (Konkuk University, Korea) Ji Kon Ryu (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Preoperative biliary drainage for perihilar cholangiocarcinoma? Woohyung Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Management for postoperative strictures Min Jae Yang (Ajou University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	The role of biliary RFA in hilar cholangiocarcinoma Jae Hee Cho (Yonsei University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Optimal strategies for biliary drainage in long-term survivors with advanced hilar cholangiocarcinoma Tae Hoon Lee (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Combined Symposium 09 (KSGC+KGCA): How have the latest updates in Korean Gastric Cancer Guideline evolved? Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Geun-am Song (Pusan National University, Korea) Hye Sook Han (Chungbuk National University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment Sun Hyung Kang (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Surgery Tae-Han Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Systemic therapy Han Jo Jeon (Korea University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Biomarkers Soomin Ahn (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

PG Course 04: Guidelines and evidence-based recommendations in liver disease management Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Neung Hwa Park (University of Ulsan, Korea) Sungbum Cho (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Chronic hepatitis B: Antiviral strategy Won-Mook Choi (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Chronic hepatitis C: Antiviral strategy Young Kul Jung (Korea University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	MASLD: Current and potential new treatments Won Sohn (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Liver cirrhosis: Complications and specific management Do Seon Song (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Free Paper 20: Lower GI 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 15:10-15:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Dong-Soo Han (Hanyang University, Korea) Kang-Moon Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:20	Prevalence of and risk factors for difficult-to-treat inflammatory bowel disease in Koreans Jung Hyun Noh (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:20-15:30	Association between medication and cancer incidence in patients with inflammatory bowel disease: A population-based, nested case-control study Jeongkuk Seo (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	15:30-15:40	Treatment persistence after switching between anti-TNF-alpha agents and JAK inhibitors in ulcerative colitis: A nationwide real-world analysis from HIRA Ji Eun Baek (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	15:40-15:50	Intra-luminal adhering neutrophil elastase-targeting nanosystem conjugated with functional peptide for the local treatment of ulcerative colitis: Validation using preclinical and clinical samples Rehan khan (Institute of Nano Science and Technology, India)

Symposium 31: In the era of various interventions, what do you prefer in different situations? English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Hiroyuki Isayama (Juntendo University, Japan) Seok Jeong (Inha University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	How I manage biliary drainage via ERCP in different clinical situations Sung Ill Jang (Yonsei University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Navigating biliary drainage via EUS: Lessons from practice Shomei Ryozawa (Saitama Medical University, Japan)
	15:54-16:16	How I approach pancreatic and peripancreatic drainage: ERCP or EUS? Sang Hyub Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	How I perform gallbladder drainage via EUS in high-risk surgical patients Tae Jun Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Free Paper 21: Upper GI 05 English

Date / Time	Nov. 14 (Fri), 15:50-16:40
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Chan Gyoo Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea) Wansik Lee (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speakers	15:50-16:00	Evaluation of a new motorized endoscope versus conventional endoscopy: A single-center, single-blind, randomized controlled trial Hyunsoo Chung (Seoul National University, Korea)
	16:00-16:10	Diagnostic performance and potential harms of population-based esophagogastroduodenoscopy for gastric cancer screening Hyoung Il Choi (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	16:10-16:20	Sex differences among endoscopists in cancer and precancer detection in gastroscopy in AI era LI Huang (Renmin Hospital of Wuhan University, China)
	16:20-16:30	Artificial intelligence-based gastric cancer risk stratification with surrounding mucosal image analysis: Performance and impact on physician behavior Yuna Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	16:30-16:40	An artificial intelligence system for detection and diagnosis of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma and precancerous lesions on narrow-band and white-light endoscopic images and videos: Performance comparison with endoscopists Yoonhee Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)

Symposium 32: Latest trends in diagnosis and treatment of lower GI diseases 2025 English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Eun Young Kim (Daegu Catholic University, Korea) Theodore R. Levin (Kaiser Permanente, USA)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Current capabilities and limitations of AI in colonoscopy Theodore R. Levin (Kaiser Permanente, USA)
	08:52-09:14	Best choice for CRC screening at the population level: FIT, stool DNA test, or colonoscopy? Jae Myung Cha (Kyung Hee University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	The turning point in colon therapy: Clinical applications of FMT Dai Ishikawa (Juntendo University, Japan)
	09:36-09:58	Small bowel bleeding: Diagnostic challenges and therapeutic strategies Hyun Joo Song (Jeju National University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 33: Innovative approaches in functional dyspepsia: From mechanisms to multimodal management English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	In-Kyung Sung (Konkuk University, Korea) Gerald Holtmann (Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Emerging mechanisms of functional dyspepsia and advances in diagnosis Jung-Hwan Oh (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Differences and clinical implications of international guidelines for FD Seung Jung Yu (Inje University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	The role of dietary interventions, probiotics, and herbal medicine Gerald Holtmann (Princess Alexandra Hospital, Australia)
	09:36-09:58	The potential of gut-brain interaction targeted non-pharmacologic therapies and digital therapeutics Sung Hoon Yoon (Wonkwang University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Symposium 34: Recent updates in the endoscopic diagnosis and management of pancreatic cysts English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Seungmin Bang (Yonsei University, Korea) Shomei Ryozawa (Saitama Medical University, Japan)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	The development of radiological diagnosis of pancreas cysts Woo Kyoung Jeong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	EUS-guided tissue acquisition of pancreatic cysts Dongwook Oh (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Molecular diagnosis of pancreas cystic fluid analysis Walter Park (Stanford University, USA)
	09:36-09:58	Minimally invasive approach in pancreatic cyst surgery: Optimal timing Ki Byung Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

PG Course 05: Comprehensive insights into colorectal tumors Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Dong Kyung Chang (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Hyungun Kim (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Characteristics and treatment approaches for high-risk colorectal polyps Chang Kyo Oh (Hallym University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Optimal strategies for the diagnosis and treatment of rectal neuroendocrine tumor Jong Yoon Lee (Dong-A University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Practical applications of post-polypectomy surveillance guidelines Eun Hye Oh (Hanyang University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Strategies for managing malignant colonic obstruction Seung Min Hong (Pusan National University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Free Paper 22: Others English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 08:30-09:10
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Hyung Joon Yim (Korea University, Korea) Jong Pil Im (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:40	Comparative study on clinical diagnosis of digestive system diseases between DeepSeek-R1 and ChatGPT-4o-mini based on textual medical records Mingzhu Xiu (The Affiliated Hospital of Southwest Medical University, China)
	08:40-08:50	Artificial intelligence in digestive endoscopy: Perceptions, expectations and perspectives Amal Lrhilrha (Ibn Rochd University Hospital Center, Morocco)
	08:50-09:00	Association between type 2 diabetes and gastrointestinal bleeding: A nationwide population-based cohort study in South Korea Gihong Park (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:00-09:10	Clinical efficacy of contrast-enhanced harmonic EUS for mediastinal lymphadenopathy in lung cancer: A prospective, single-center study Dong Wook Lee (Kyungpook National University, Korea)

USG: Abdominal US training specialist 01 Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Moon Young Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Experiences and challenges in ultrasound education Tae Suk Kim (Kangwon National University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Clinical practice guidelines for the managing pancreatic cystic neoplasm Yoonseok Lee (Gachon University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	CEUS LI-RADS for diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma Jae Seok Bae (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Recent advances and future perspectives in spleen stiffness measurement Jeong-Ju Yoo (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

USG: Abdominal US training beginner Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Ki Tae Suk (Hallym University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-09:00	Scanning technique for the beginner: Liver Ji Won Park (Hallym University, Korea)
	09:00-09:30	Scanning technique for the beginner: Pancreato-biliary Heechul Nam (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:30-10:00	Clinical approach for common abdominal US findings: Cystic liver disease & GB polyp Ji Eun Han (Ajou University, Korea)

Combined Symposium 10 (KSPGHAN+KSG): The journey of care: Ensuring continuity from children to adults English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea) Ki-Nam Shim (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
Speakers	08:30-08:52	Evidence-based updates in the management of refractory constipation in pediatrics Yeong Eun Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	08:52-09:14	Current evidence and strategies for managing chronic constipation in adults Jung Won Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	09:14-09:36	Recent updates on autoimmune hepatitis in Korean children Jong Woo Hahn (Seoul National University, Korea)
	09:36-09:58	Real-world treatment strategies for autoimmune hepatitis: Bridging pediatric and adult practices Soon Kyu Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

Combined Symposium 11 (KSGE+KASID): Innovations in endoscopic management of IBD English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Young Sook Park (Eulji University, Korea) Hyun Soo Kim (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	From diagnosis to prognosis: AI-driven endoscopy for precision IBD care Jeongkuk Seo (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Personalized colorectal cancer surveillance in IBD Bora Keum (Korea University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Advanced therapeutic endoscopy for IBD complications Jinsu Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Integrating endoscopic insights into multidisciplinary IBD care Ji Eun Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Combined Symposium 12 (KSG+KCHUGR): Unraveling the gastric cancer microenvironment English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Ki Taek Nam (Yonsei University, Korea) Jun Haeng Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:50	Spatial dissection of tumor microenvironments in gastric cancer Sung Hak Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	10:50-11:20	Single-cell analysis of gastric pre-cancerous lesion and cancer Ki Taek Nam (Yonsei University, Korea)
	11:20-11:50	Risk of gastric adenocarcinoma after eradication of Helicobacter pylori Il Ju Choi (National Cancer Center, Korea)

Multidisciplinary Symposium 01: Advancements in the management of UGI bleeding English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Byung-Wook Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Sung Joon Lee (Kangwon National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	Recent strategies in risk stratification and rebleeding prevention Joseph Sung (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
	10:42-11:04	Endoscopic hemostasis: Current hemostatic devices and their clinical outcomes Sun Hyung Kang (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	Radiologic interventions: Techniques and their clinical outcomes Saebeom Hur (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Role of surgery: Knowing when to do surgery, and what surgery to do Jin-Jo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

PG Course 06: Diet and lifestyle advice for patients with FGID Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Poong-Lyul Rhee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea) Jeong Eun Shin (Dankook University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	GERD Ju Yup Lee (Keimyung University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	FD Sung Eun Kim (Kosin University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	IBS Boram Cha (Inha University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Functional constipation Hyesu You (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Free Paper 23: Lower GI 04 English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:00
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Hyun Joo Jang (Hallym University, Korea) Jae Hee Cheon (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:30	Evaluating point-of-care testing in proactive infliximab therapy: Early trough-level optimization at 6 months enhances perianal fistula healing in pediatric Crohn's disease (PEArL study) Yoon Zi Kim (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	10:30-10:40	Clinical outcomes of methotrexate versus reduced-dose thiopurines in Crohn's disease with NUDT15 variants Hyungseok Lee (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	10:40-10:50	Integrative genomic and functional annotation prioritizes TNFSF11 as a repurposable target in Crohn's disease Rio Pranata (Universitas Gadjah Mada, Indonesia)
	10:50-11:00	Enterotype-based stratification identifies microbial endotypes with distinct clinical courses in inflammatory bowel disease Kwang Woo Kim (Seoul National University Boramae, Korea)

USG: Abdominal US training specialist 02 Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Sang Gyune Kim (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-10:42	Noninvasive assessment of hepatic steatosis in MASLD era Tae Seop Lim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:42-11:04	Advancements and future directions in elastography for portal hypertension Young Chang (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	11:04-11:26	US guided percutaneous biopsy of abdominal viscera Jeong Woo Kim (Korea University, Korea)
	11:26-11:48	Future of AI and digital solutions in ultrasound Daehyoun Cho (GE Healthcare, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

Presidential Lecture: Current challenges in pediatric ERCP English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 10:20-11:00
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
Speakers	10:20-11:00	Current challenges in pediatric ERCP Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, Korea)

Free Paper 24: Lower GI 05 English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 11:00-11:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Chang Soo Eun (Hanyang University, Korea) Bong Min Ko (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
Speakers	11:00-11:10	Impact of artificial intelligence use on endoscopist optical diagnosis of sessile serrated lesions, traditional serrated adenomas and advanced conventional adenomas Megan Oleksiw (Montreal University Hospital Center, Canada)
	11:10-11:20	A comparison of black-box and white-box models in computer-aided diagnosis for colon polyps: A randomized controlled trial Jung Kim (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Feasibility of multimodal large language models in colorectal polyp analysis Nami Shin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:30-11:40	Development and validation of an AI-based capsule endoscopy severity scoring algorithm for pediatric small bowel Crohn's disease Yeoun Joo Lee (Pusan National University, Korea)

Free Paper 25: Pediatrics English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 11:00-11:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Eell Ryoo (Gachon University, Korea) Hong Koh (Yonsei University, Korea)
Speakers	11:00-11:10	Safety of endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) in pediatric patients using adult duodenoscopes without general anesthesia Taeseung Lee (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:10-11:20	Outcomes of fully covered metal stent with anti-migration properties in pediatric chronic pancreatitis: A comparative analysis with adult outcomes Yunje Song (Dankook University, Korea)
	11:20-11:30	Long-term native liver survival in Korean patients with Alagille syndrome: Genetic and clinical insights Shinjie Choi (Seoul National University, Korea)
	11:30-11:40	Characteristics and clinical treatment outcomes of chronic hepatitis B children Tae Jong Jeong (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	11:40-11:50	Sero-prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection in Korean children and adolescents: A multicenter, nationwide study Tae Hyeong Kim (Kyung Hee University, Korea)

Luncheon Symposium 06 [HK inno.N] English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 12:40-13:20
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Soo Heon Park (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
Speakers	12:40-13:20	Beyond the PPI: Real-world lessons from PCAB use in complex reflux and acid-related disorders Felice Schnoll Sussman (Weill Cornell Medicine, USA)

Luncheon Symposium 07 [JEIL Pharm.] English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 12:40-13:20
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Hyun-Soo Kim (Yonsei University Wonju, Korea)
Speakers	12:40-13:20	Innovative P-CAB, JAQBO Jung-Hwan Oh (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)

Symposium 35: Ensuring safe and effective ESD: Case-based approaches with technical insights English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Jong-Jae Park (Korea University, Korea) Hironori Yamamoto (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Gastric ESD in challenging locations Wansik Lee (Chonnam National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Gastric ESD for ulcerated and fibrotic lesions Hironori Yamamoto (Jichi Medical University, Japan)
	14:04-14:26	Gastric ESD in altered anatomy: Remnant stomach and gastric tube Youngdae Kim (Chosun University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Esophageal ESD: Techniques and challenges Chang Beom Ryu (Soonchunhyang University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Combined Symposium 13 (KSG+KASID): Exploring the latest advances in colorectal cancer prevention and screening English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Byung Ik Jang (Yeungnam University, Korea) Jonghun Lee (Dong-A University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	The role of diet, microbiome, and fitness in colorectal cancer prevention: What science says Aesun Shin (Seoul National University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	The emerging role of stool DNA and liquid biopsy in colorectal cancer screening Jaeyoung Chun (Yonsei University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Surveillance and management of dysplasia in IBD: Toward prevention of colitis-associated cancer Yehyun Park (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Pharmacologic prevention of colorectal cancer: Aspirin, NSAIDs, and emerging agents Yunjeong Lim (Dongguk University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 36: Diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to refractory functional gastrointestinal symptoms Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Jung-Hwan Oh (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Kee Wook Jung (University of Ulsan, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Dysphagia Ga Hee Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Chronic abdominal pain Sujin Kim (Pusan National University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Flatulence Tae-Geun Gweon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Tenesmus Rari Cha (Gyeongsang National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

PG Course 07: What happens after cholecystectomy? Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Sung Jo Bang (University of Ulsan, Korea) Tae Hyeon Kim (Wonkwang University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Pathophysiology and management of post-cholecystectomy syndrome Seung Eun Lee (Chung-Ang University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Management for post-cholecystectomy complications Tae Yoon Lee (Konkuk University, Korea)
	14:04-14:26	Cholecystectomy and risk of metabolic syndrome Kyong Joo Lee (Hallym University, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Cholecystectomy and risk of cancer Sung Bum Kim (Yeungnam University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Symposium 37: Ethical issues in the field of gastroenterology * 의사협회 필수평점 [의료윤리 2평점] Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 13:20-15:20
Room	Walker 1
Chair(s)	Inseok Lee (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) You Sun Kim (Hallym University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:50	A comparison of the Korean Medical Association’s ethics guidelines and the American Medical Association’s code of ethics 대한의사협회 의사윤리지침과 미국의사협회 의료윤리규약의 비교, 분석 Hyoung Wook Park (Dankook University, Korea)
	13:50-14:20	Clinical ethics in the field of gastroenterology 소화기 영역에서의 임상 윤리 Ivo Kwon (Ewha Womans University, Korea)
	14:20-14:50	Research ethics in the field of gastroenterology 소화기 영역에서의 연구 윤리 In Jae Lee (Seoul National University of Education, Korea)
	14:50-15:20	Ethical issues in physicians’ use of social media 의료진의 소셜 미디어 사용과 윤리적 쟁점 Young-Mee Lee (Korea University, Korea)

Symposium 38: Optimizing management strategies for challenging pediatric GI & liver diseases Korean&English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Jae Sung Ko (Seoul National University, Korea) Sujin Jeong (CHA University, Korea)
Speakers	13:20-13:42	Optimizing care for atypical phenotypes of pediatric IBD: Focus on atypical UC and IBDU Yiyoung Kwon (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Optimizing care for children with PSC-IBD: From screening to therapeutics Way Seah Lee (University of Malaya, Malyasia)
	14:04-14:26	Optimizing care for polyposis syndrome in children and adolescents Sowon Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	14:26-14:48	Optimizing care for children with hepatic fibrosis associated with MASLD Yoowon Kwon (Chungnam National University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

Multidisciplinary Symposium 02: Optimal treatment strategies for rectal cancer Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Kyu Chan Huh (Konyang University, Korea) Youngeun Joo (Chonnam National University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Endoscopic approach to early rectal cancer: Optical evaluation and treatment Hyeong Ho Jo (Daegu Catholic University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	Update on minimally invasive surgical approaches for rectal cancer Eun Jung Park (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Integration of pathological findings and molecular testing for rectal cancer In Hye Song (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	The role of the multidisciplinary tumor board in the management of rectal cancer: A case-based discussion Tae-Geun Gweon (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Free Paper 26: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 03 English

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 15:10-15:50
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Hyun Jin Kim (Gyeongsang National University, Korea) Jung Ho Park (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:20	Endoscopic swab sampling as a novel method for gastric microbiome profiling: A feasibility study compared with tissue biopsy Gihong Park (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:20-15:30	Jejunal contents microbiota of small bowel: Age- and sex-specific alterations after high-fructose, high-fat diet in F344 rats Sungchan Ha (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:30-15:40	Artificial intelligence-driven donor-recipient gut microbiome matching for optimized fecal microbiota transplantation Qi Su (The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
	15:40-15:50	Sex-specific microbial and host responses to fecal microbiota transplantation versus Bifidobacterium longum BBH016 in a stress-induced rat model of gut dysbiosis Chin-Hee Song (Seoul National University, Korea)

PG Course 08: Challenges in the management of GI and liver diseases Korean

Date / Time	Nov. 15 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Seong Woo Jeon (Kyungpook National University, Korea) Sung-Hoon Moon (Hallym University, Korea)
Speakers	15:10-15:32	Diagnosis and management of autoimmune liver diseases Byeong Geun Song (Sungkyunkwan University, Korea)
	15:32-15:54	H. pylori salvage therapy: Strategies after initial treatment failure Seung Joo Kang (Seoul National University, Korea)
	15:54-16:16	Chronic diarrhea: Causes and treatment options beyond inflammatory bowel disease Seung Bum Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	16:16-16:38	Management strategies for incidentally diagnosed congenital bile duct anomalies: Choledochal cysts and APBDU See Young Lee (Yonsei University, Korea)
	16:38-16:40	Q&A