I am Park Kun-Woo, who will serve as the new chairman of the Korean Dementia Association as of April 2020.

The Korean Dementia Research Association, the predecessor of the Korean Dementia Association, was established in 1996 to support medical opinions on mechanisms, treatment, and government policy for dementia patients.

The Korean Dementia Association was founded in May 2002 as an official academic society, and has made a lot of qualitative and quantitative progress over the past 20 years. Academically, we have contributed to the development of the dementia field in Korea through various research and academic activities, and we have also put a lot of effort into social activities for dementia patients and their families. The Korean Dementia Association has now become a representative association in the field of dementia recognized by others. I think all these achievements are due to the efforts of previous chairmen and executives who have led the society so far, as well as members' interest and love in the society.

The Korean Dementia Association marked its the 20th anniversary in 2022.

Starting from the 20th anniversary, the Korean Dementia Association has to make a leap forward future.

First, the Korean Dementia Association should establish a vision and operating system for the 20th anniversary. We will redefine the role of the society and prepare for a new goal for the 20th anniversary. In addition to becoming a platform for academic development, we will change to the Korean Dementia Association that protects the rights and interests of members, cooperates in various occupations, and proactively responds to new industries and environments. The board of directors will constantly discuss directions for these changes.

Second, we will foster young researchers for various roles. Various approaches to dementia are needed. We need experts to integrate, educate, research, and reflect approaches in each field. I think the role as a brain bank for national policy is also the mission of the times given to us. Guidelines for education and training are prepared through multidisciplinary committees, and opportunities for presentation through international and domestic conferences. To boost the morale of researchers, I will prepare research funds and reward systems in various fields.

Third, I will listen to the opinions of the members. The Korean Dementia Association can survive with the active participation of its members. The rights and obligations of academy members.

I will reorganize the rights and obligations of members and clarify member management. If you make an important proposal to the conference, we will come up with a plan for actual participation and compensation.

Dementia is a social problem that everyone is responsible for it. I will do my best for the continuous development of the Korean Dementia Association.

April 2020
Kun-Woo Park