The Korean Assciation of Cytotechnologists

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president of KAC
Sukjin Yoon
2026~
Warm greetings to my respected and beloved members
of the Cytotechnologist Association!​
     I am Suk-jin Yoon, and I am deeply honored to serve as the President of the 25th Cytotechnologist Association of the Korean Society for Cytopathology, starting January 2026.

     I would like to extend my deepest respect and gratitude to our former presidents and the executive board members who have dedicated themselves to building the association we see today. My heartfelt thanks also go to each and every one of you for the tireless efforts and passion you demonstrate in your respective positions.

    Standing before you today, I feel a profound sense of responsibility for the weight of this role. At the same time, I am filled with excitement and determination at the prospect of shaping the future of our association together with all of you. I promise to listen closely to each of your voices and build an association that provides practical help to its members, rooted in communication and trust.

     We are now at a pivotal moment. It is time to look back and reflect on the past 40 years of our association to solidify our identity, and upon that foundation, design a future for sustainable growth.

     Our association began in September 1981 with the first-ever cell screening education conducted by the World Health Organization (WHO). We were officially founded as the Diagnostic Cytotechnologists Society in 1983, later renamed the Korean Association of Cytotechnologists(KAC) in 1993. In 1996, we joined the Korean Society for Cytopathology(KSC) to protect the rights of cytotechnologists and promote academic excellence. Today, we continue to thrive as proud members of the Society, fulfilling our duties and growing together.

     Since 2002, as part of the national cancer eradication project, we have been producing highly skilled KAC (Korean Association of Cytotechnologists) professionals through the specialized training program organized by the Korean Society for Cytopathology and the National Cancer Center.

     Our members stand on the front lines of the clinical field, performing vital cell screening work that plays a crucial role in preventing and eradicating cancer. In particular, your dedicated efforts in preventing cervical cancer—though challenging—are a noble mission that brings our association great pride and dignity.

     Furthermore, since 2022, the quality control standards of the Korean Society of Pathologists have clearly defined the qualifications for cytotechnologists as those who have completed KAC training and met the required credit points. This is a significant milestone, as it means the expertise of our members is now institutionally recognized, and our professional rights are firmly protected. This achievement was only possible thanks to your continuous academic passion and dedication over the past four decades.

     To support your growth, the association will continue to provide the KAC training program and actively participate in the spring and autumn conferences of the Korean Society for Cytopathology. We also plan to regularly hold training sessions(local meeting) and symposiums(tutorials), and provide access to the latest academic insights through the CytoAcademy online platform. I am confident that these resources will greatly enhance your academic capabilities and help you effectively manage your professional credits.

     Moving forward, our association will focus on core tasks: strengthening professionalism, refining the KAC qualification system, protecting member rights, and elevating our social standing. Above all, I will do my best to create an environment where the hard work of every single member is justly evaluated and respected. Through open management and active communication, I will ensure that the voices from the field are reflected in our policies.

     2026 will be a year of challenge and change. I believe that if we work together rather than alone, we can turn any change into an opportunity.

     I kindly ask for your continued interest, active participation, and warm advice. I wish you and your families health and happiness in the New Year. I promise to do my very best for the bright future of our association.

     Thank you very much.

     January 2026

    Suk-jin Yoon, President of The Korean Association of Cytotechnologists(KAC) of The Korean Society for Cytopathology(KSC)
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