Greetings. I am Soohui Oh, the newly appointed 11th President of the Korean Association of Audiology and Speech Rehabilitation. Since its founding, our association has grown into a model organization admired by others, thanks to the continuous efforts and dedication of all our members. We have achieved remarkable accomplishments in the field of audiology and have raised our profile both domestically and internationally. It has been a great honor and pleasure for me to progress alongside the Association and its respected members, and I sincerely thank you for entrusting me with the important role of President.
"Rehabilitation" (再活; Rehabilitation) means "to make active again" or "to enable participation in daily life and social activities through treatment or training." Audiological rehabilitation, which helps restore auditory and speech functions and supports people's daily lives and social engagement, is a very meaningful and essential field. As President, I will strive to take our association to the next level of development. I will actively promote academic conferences, seminars, journals, research, and educational programs to enhance the association’s growth both domestically and internationally. I will also focus on fostering an environment where members can take pride in being part of the association through active communication and engagement.
I would like to express my deep gratitude to the past Presidents, Board members, and all members for their passion and efforts to advance the association. I also extend my thanks to the new executive team members who have willingly stepped forward to contribute to the association's continued success.
I look forward to the journey we will undertake together with all of you, and I kindly ask for your active participation and unwavering support.