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

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

Symposium 02: Recent advances in third space endoscopy English

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

Symposium 03: 2026 GERD debates: Controversies and frontiers English

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

Free Paper 01: Others 01 English

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

Free Paper 02: Others 02 English

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

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

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

Free Paper 03: Pancreatobiliary 01 English

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

Free Paper 04: Pancreatobiliary 02 English

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

Symposium 04: AI and microbiome research in gastric cancer English

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

Presidential lecture: Chung Yong Kim memorial lecture Korean

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

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

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

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

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

Free Paper 05: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 01 English

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

Free Paper 06: Functional GI Disorders/Motility 02 English

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

Free Paper 07: Liver 01 English

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

Free Paper 08: Liver 02 English

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

Free Paper 09: Oncology 01 English

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

Free Paper 10: Oncology 02 English

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

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

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

Symposium 08: New horizons in upper GI cancer management English

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

Symposium 09: Contemporary approaches to chronic liver disease English

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

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

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

Symposium 10: Personalizing comprehensive care in IBD English

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

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

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

Free Paper 11: Liver 03 English

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

Free Paper 12: Liver 04 English

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

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

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

Free Paper 13: Pancreatobiliary 03 English

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

Free Paper 14: Pancreatobiliary 04 English

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Multidisciplinary Symposium 01: Redefining resectability in pancreatic cancer English

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

Free Paper 15: Oncology 03 English

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

Symposium 15: Optimizing surgical outcomes in perihilar cholangiocarcinoma English

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