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Symposium 02: Recent advances in third space endoscopy English

Date / Time	November 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	Full-thickness resection and future perspectives in third space endoscopy Chan Gyoo Kim (National Cancer Center, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Jin-Woo Lee (Inha University, Korea) TBD
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 01: Distinguished studies in hepatology : Reading the year — What truly mattered in 2025–2026?, and what comes next English

Date / Time	November 19 (Thu), 09:00-10:30
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Yoon Jun Kim (Seoul National University, Korea) Han Chu Lee (University of Ulsan, 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)
	10:28-10:50	Q&A

Presidential lecture: Chung Yong Kim memorial lecture Korean

Date / Time	November 19 (Thu), 10:50-11:20
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Jung-Hwan Yoon (Seoul National 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 09: Contemporary approaches to chronic liver disease English

Date / Time	November 19 (Thu), 13:20-14:50
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	In Hee Kim (Jeonbuk National University, Korea) Ji Hoon Kim (Korea 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 (Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong)
	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	November 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

Symposium 03: 2026 GERD debates : Controversies and frontiers English

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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 15: Optimizing surgical outcomes in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma English

Date / Time	November 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 TBD
	16:38-16:40	Q&A

Symposium 04: AI and microbiome research in gastric cancer English

Date / Time	November 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

Symposium 08: New horizons in upper GI cancer management English

Date / Time	November 19 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Sung Kwan Shin (Yonsei University, Korea) Sam Ryong Jee (Inje 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 13: Clinical updates and decision making for Helicobacter pylori eradication English

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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 TBD
	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

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

Date / Time	November 19 (Thu), 10:50-12:20
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Sung-Ae Jung (Ewha Womans University, Korea) TBD
Speaker(s)	10:50-11:12	Choosing the first advanced agent: Strategic positioning of biologics and small molecules in Crohn’s disease TBD
	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

Symposium 10: Personalizing comprehensive care in IBD English

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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	Integrating spatial + circulating biomarkers into real-world decision making Han Sang Kim (Yonsei University, Korea)
	10:28-10:30	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 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

Multidisciplinary Symposium 01: Redefining resectability in pancreatic cancer English

Date / Time	November 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

Symposium 21: Colorectal ESD masterclass : Innovation and insight English

Date / Time	November 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 26: Beyond detection – The era of AI in endoscopic reporting, training, and quality standardization English

Date / Time	November 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Byung Ik Jang (Yeungnam University, Korea) TBD
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 TBD
	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 Seung Bum Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 20 (Fri), 13:20-14:50
Room	Walker 2
Chair(s)	Seung-Jae Myung (University of Ulsan, Korea) TBD
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Optical diagnosis of invasion depth: NICE, JNET, and morphologic predictors TBD
	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

Symposium 30: Advanced endoscopic imaging : Beyond white light English

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

Date / Time	November 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Chengwei Tang (West China Hospital of Sichuan University, China) 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 Jong Jin Hyun (Korea University, Korea)
	09:58-10:00	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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	Clinical phenotypes and real-world management of PBC in South Korea TBD
	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

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

Date / Time	November 20 (Fri), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	TBD 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 24: Steatotic liver disease : Clinical paradigms & outcomes English

Date / Time	November 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 (Keck School of Medicine of USC, 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)

Symposium 25: Announcement of the updated MASLD practice guideline Korean

Date / Time	November 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 clinical practice guidelines for the management of MASLD: 2026 update on pharmacologic therapy Byoung Kuk Jang (Keimyung University, Korea)

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

Date / Time	November 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 31: A new methodological approach in experimental hepatology Korean

Date / Time	November 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)

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

Date / Time	November 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 27: Treatment of IBS : What’s new in 2026? English

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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, 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)

PG Course 04: Guidelines on autoimmune pancreatitis Korean

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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

PG Course 02: Update on upper GI benign neoplasm Korean

Date / Time	November 20 (Fri), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	TBD 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

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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 01: Immune and targeted therapies in gastrointestinal cancers : Essentials for clinical practice Korean

Date / Time	November 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)
	09:58-10:20	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 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 TBD
	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

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 20 (Fri), 15:10-16:40
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	TBD TBD
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) Hyun Cheol Chang (National Cancer Center, Korea)

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

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 1
Chair(s)	Don Haeng Lee (Inha University, Korea) Yuki Tanisaka (Saitama Medical University, Japan)
Speaker(s)	08:30-08:52	Recent technological advances and innovations in POC systems TBD
	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, 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 36: Precision surveillance in IBD : Integrating optical imaging and artificial intelligence English

Date / Time	November 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 Dongheon Lee (Seoul National 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	November 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 TBD
	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

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

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Art Hall
Chair(s)	Sung Soo Kim (The Catholic University of Korea, Korea) Ping-Hong Zhou (Fudan University, China)
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	November 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 43: Endoscopic management of intrahepatic duct (IHD) stones : Current challenges and evolving strategies English

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 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	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	TBD 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 TBD
	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? TBD
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 4+5
Chair(s)	Jae Hee Cheon (Yonsei University, Korea) Sunny Wong Hei (Nanyang Technological University, Singapore)
Speaker(s)	13:20-13:42	Gut microbiome: A cornerstone of various immune-mediated inflammatory diseases Seung Bum Lee (University of Ulsan, Korea)
	13:42-14:04	Obesity and gut microbiome: Culprit or hint for treatment? Sunny Wong Hei (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	Neurologic disorders and microbiome: Beyond gut-brain axis TBD
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 15:10-16:40
Room	Vista 2
Chair(s)	Kwang Bum Cho (Keimyung University, Korea) Joo-Sung Kim (Seoul National 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

Abdominal US training specialist 01: Korean

Date / Time	November 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	November 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)

Abdominal US training specialist 02: Korean

Date / Time	November 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 TBD
	11:48-11:50	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 10:20-11:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	Sang Kil Lee (Yonsei 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

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 13:20-14:50
Room	Grand 1
Chair(s)	You Sun Kim (Hallym University, Korea) Dong-Soo Han (Hanyang 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 Kwangwoo Nam (Dankook University, Korea)
	14:48-14:50	Q&A

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

Date / Time	November 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

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

Date / Time	November 21 (Sat), 08:30-10:00
Room	Vista 3
Chair(s)	Sujin Jeong (CHA University, Korea) Kyung Mo Kim (University of Ulsan, 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

Symposium 38: Advances in IBD management across the lifespan English

Date / Time	November 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