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ELSEVIER Journal of Dermatological Science 12 ( 1996) 294

Dermatological Science

(4). Congratulatory Speeches from the Sister Societies: (2): Speech from the KSID

Won Houh Chaimm of the KSID, St. Mary S Hospital, Catholic Medical College, Seoul, South Korea

The Korean society was started a little more than 4 years ago, and we have about 200 members. Currently, the most important task of our society is investing in young fellow members by sending them to advanced countries for further study. I believe this is the only way we can approach your standard in the near future. In this regard, we are fortunate to have maintained a close cooperation with your society. Furthermore, continued close cooperation would certainly bring long-term benefits to Korean society.

Ladies and gentlemen, it is my pleasure to be in- At the end of my speech, once again I would like vited to this celebration of the 20th JSID anniver- to express congratulations on your 20th anniver- sary and to extend a congratulatory address on sary of the JSID, and I am looking forward to a behalf of my colleague members of the Korean most successful future for your society. Thank society. you.

Previously, I have been to your society meeting on several occasions and every time I have been there I have admired your high standard of der- matological science, and also I found you have made a positive contribution to the progress of medical science.

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