Chairman Park Min-soo: 51st Autumn Int'l Conf. of Korean Society for Laser, Dermatology and Trichology

Korean Laser, Dermatology and Hair Society Fall Conference Attended by Over 4,300

JoongAng Ilbo · 2025-12-19

The Korean Laser, Dermatology and Hair Society (hereafter referred to as KLDHS, President Park Min-soo, Lead Directors of Gangnam View Best Clinic) successfully concluded its 51st Fall Conference at the Parnas Hotel in Seoul on December 14, 2025. With approximately 4,300 medical professionals and industry stakeholders in attendance, this conference attracted a large number of participants, comparable to last year's fall conference, once again demonstrating the continuous growth and influence of KLDHS conferences.

The core agenda of this conference was 'From Energy to Signal,' which academically explored the expanding trend in aesthetic medicine from energy-based treatments to understanding the essence of signal transmission between cells and tissues.

Some physician members commented that the academic depth was high and felt somewhat challenging, but there was a consensus that it offered a wealth of learning content not easily encountered in existing lectures and had a highly dense structure. Key sessions, including Awakening, Regeneration Symphony, Signal Lift, and Stem Signal, organically connected basic science and clinical practice, emphasizing the inherent depth of the conference.

In particular, this conference featured a book launch ceremony symbolically showcasing the flow of melanin research. "Melanin," authored by Director Kim Hyung-moon (Lead Directors of Maylin Clinic Ilsan Branch), who is also the president of the KLDHS International Conference (ICLAS), was published by the world-renowned academic publisher Springer and garnered attention with a recommendation written by Professor Rox Anderson, a global scholar from Harvard Medical School.

This book is regarded as providing meaningful reference points for medical professionals seeking a more structural understanding of pigment treatment, and as a result that presents new horizons and standards in the field of melanin research and pigment treatment.

The legal session on medical matters, conducted with the law firm Pacific, and the clinic opening lecture also received significant interest. In addition to legal sessions covering practical topics such as medical advertising regulations, dealing with "black consumers," and managing legal risks in medical settings, the lecture structure, which could be immediately applied to actual clinic openings and hospital operations, garnered high praise from practitioners and established itself as a popular session.

In addition to academic completeness, the atmosphere and attractions at the venue were also important aspects of this conference. The conference hall was bustling with activity all day, featuring an autograph session with LG Twins baseball players Oh Ji-hwan and Lim Chan-kyu, as well as interviews and photo shoots with Meditox ambassador actor Park Hyung-sik and Cellab ambassador actress Kim Min-ha, who visited the conference in person. Furthermore, the AI Photo Pass system allowed participants to easily receive their photos taken at the conference, adding a digital experience that satisfied both academic and exhibition elements.

Throughout the event, in the bustling atmosphere with large crowds, both medical professionals and participating companies commented, "It was a conference where people gathered and real exchanges were alive," and "an event where academia, industry, and culture naturally blended," with overall satisfaction also rated highly.

The KLDHS conference has now evolved beyond a simple academic event to become a festival and cultural platform representing the field of aesthetic medicine. KLDHS plans to continue setting new standards for Korean aesthetic medicine based on academic depth, practical applicability in clinical settings, and content that reflects contemporary trends.

Source: JoongAng Ilbo