Greetings, members! 
I am Youngrye Park, the 27th President of the Korean Association of Adult Nursing. As I begin my new term, I find myself reflecting on our past, present, and future. Over the years, our Association has grown steadily, establishing a robust academic identity in adult nursing while seeking balanced development across clinical practice, education, and research. Even amidst a rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, we have consistently upheld patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, and professional responsibility all thanks to the unwavering dedication of our members. Moving forward, I would like to emphasize three key priorities:
First, we will focus on research innovation to bolster our academic competitiveness. To enhance the quality of adult nursing research, we will strengthen the international standing of the Korean Journal of Adult Nursing (KJAN). We will actively identify and support research topics that shape the future of healthcare, such as digital health, evidence-based nursing, and the management of severe and chronic diseases.
Second, we will strengthen the organic connection between clinical practice, education, and research. By hosting academic conferences and field-oriented clinical programs, we will create a vibrant platform for practical exchange. Our goal is to ensure that clinical insights lead to research, and that research findings are effectively integrated back into education and practice.
Third, we will cultivate the next generation of adult nurses and clinical specialists. We will expand mentoring programs, research grants, and participation opportunities to encourage young researchers and clinical nurses to engage deeply with our academic community.
I firmly believe that the future of the Korean Association of Adult Nursing will be built not on the fear of change, but on the courage and solidarity to embrace new challenges. Guided by our Vision 2030 "To become a global leader in adult nursing education, research, and practice", we will forge ahead together to open new horizons.
I sincerely ask for your continued interest, support, and active participation in this journey.
Greetings, members!
I am Eunjung Ryu, the 26th President of the Korean Association of Adult Nursing.
As I begin my new term, I reflect on the milestones of our organization and am inspired by many things. The Korean Society of Adult Nursing was established in June 1971 as the Internal-Surgical Nursing Society of the Korean Academy of Nursing. It was later renamed the Adult Nursing Society in February 1979 and became the current Korean Society of Adult Nursing in 2015. In 1989, the first issue of the Journal of Adult Nursing was published. Twenty-four years later, in 2012, KJAN was indexed in SCOPUS. In 2021, we held an international conference to commemorate the 50th anniversary of our founding. Therefore, in our 53rd year since our founding, we aim to achieve the Vision 2030 announced on our 50th anniversary: to become a global leader in adult nursing education, research, and practice. We strive to build 'A New 50 Years for Future Nursing' along with our members.
The past four years have brought about numerous changes in all fields, including nursing, in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic and the declaration of the endemic. The value of "nursing and care" shone brightly as the nursing profession demonstrated expertise and actively responded to the demands of the times. Beyond the era of COVID-19, our society now faces the need to prepare for innovations in education, research, and practice in response to demographic changes such as population decline, the formation of health management platforms with growing interest in healthcare across the economy and society, and the normalization of artificial intelligence in the digital transformation.
In addition, as we recall the heated debates surrounding the enactment of the Nursing Act in 2023, we are reminded of the fundamental importance of nursing. As we revisit the definitions of nursing, such as "What does a nurse do?""How does a nurse do nursing?", and "Why does a nurse practice nursing?As we ponder what we should do to expand the horizons of our discipline and "improve the health and quality of life for all," we consider our options. In the future, we will share our academic achievements and experiences accumulated over the past 50 years with other societies and take the initiative to collaborate with them.
There is a saying, "Write it on your heart that every day is the best day in the year." When each member shows their best, it can have a positive impact on the Korean Society of Adult Nursing, enabling us to achieve our vision for 2030. I look forward to creating this vision with each of you, acknowledging that our contributions may differ. I would like to ask for your valuable participation and support as members of the Korean Society of Adult Nursing.
Thank you.