Lee Jae-dong, a professor of acupuncture and moxibustion at Kyung Hee University Korean Medicine Hospital, has been inaugurated as the 40th president of the Korean Academy of Medicine. His term runs for three years from April 1, 2026.
The Korean Academy of Medicine is a leading academic organization that spearheads scholarly advancement and standardization in Korean traditional medicine. It has been hosting international academic conferences and proposing policy initiatives to build scientific evidence for Korean medicine and strengthen its global competitiveness.
The new president previously served as dean of Kyung Hee University's College of Korean Medicine and chairman of the National Council of Korean Medicine Colleges. He has published more than 100 research papers in the field of Korean medicine, and contributed to national healthcare policymaking as a member of the Ministry of Health and Welfare's Special Committee on Medical Reform and as a presidential advisor on Korean traditional medicine.
"Korean medicine goes beyond simply treating diseases — it is a medical discipline that aims to restore balance and recovery across the entire body," Lee said. "I will work to bring Korean medicine closer to people's daily lives by realizing prevention- and management-focused, lifestyle-oriented Korean medicine and strengthening public health content through digital platforms."