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Academic Background

M.D., Chung-Ang University College of Medicine,

Intern/Resident, Neurosurgery, Chung-Ang University Hospital,

Board-Certified Neurosurgeon, Chung-Ang University Hospital,

M.S. in Medicine, Chung-Ang University Graduate School,

Board Certified Specialist in Minimally Invasive Spine Surgery (FABMISS), USA,

Fellow, Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons (FRCS), UK

• Major Careers

Visiting Professor, Chung-Ang University College of Medicine

Neurosurgery Department Head, Daejeon Military Manpower Administration / Gyeonggi Northern Military Manpower Administration

Spine Surgery Fellow, Deputy Director, Department of Spine Surgery, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

Former Director, Infection Control / Research Director, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

Current Director, International Patient Center / Chair of Social Contribution Committee, Cheongdam Wooridul Hospital

IRB (Institutional Review Board) Member

Training, Memphis Medtronic Fundamentals Course, USA (2023)

Education, Korean Neurosurgical Society Myofascial Pain Trigger Point (TPI) Training,

Ring Doctor, DoubleG FC 02 Tournament

Dr. Kim Kyu Hee is a board-certified surgeon. She specializes in plastic and aesthetic surgery. She completed her medical education at Soonchunhyang University. Dr. Kim trained at the university’s affiliated hospital, where she worked as an intern and resident. She later served as a full-time doctor and assistant administrator.

Dr. Kim is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society for Plastic Surgery, the Research Society for Breast Surgery, the Korean Medical Practitioners Association, and the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Kim Young Bae is a board-certified surgeon. He graduated from Yonsei University's School of Medicine. He is the head professor of the Plastic Surgery Class at SoonChunHyang University.

Dr. Kim has held several leadership roles in the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS). His positions include Chairman, Auditor, Training Director, Finance Director, and Executive Director. He has also played an important role in the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association. There, he served as Chairman, Director, and Scholarship Director of the Science Committee.

Dr. Kim is also the Chairman of the Research Society for Eye Surgery. This position highlights his expertise in plastic and reconstructive surgery.

Dr. Park Jang Woo is a plastic surgeon. He graduated from the School of Medicine at SoonChunHyang University. He works as a full-time doctor at SoonChunHyang University’s Cheonan Hospital. He is also an adjunct professor at SoonChunHyang University Hospital.

Dr. Park is a member of several respected organizations. These include the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS), the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Korean Society of Reconstructive Hand Surgery. He is also part of the Research Society for Eye Surgery.

Dr. Son Yu Ri is a plastic surgery specialist. She has worked at Kangdong Sungsim Hospital and Seoul Medical Center. She is a member of several professional groups, such as the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Breast Plastic Surgeons, and the Korean Association of Clinical Plastic Surgeons.

Her memberships show her dedication to the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery. She focuses on both aesthetic and clinical practices.

Dr. Song Keulame is a board-certified surgeon. He graduated from Chosun University College of Medicine. He completed his training at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital. Dr. Song is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery, the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Korean Society of Imaging Science, the Eye Surgery Research Association, and the Rhinoplasty Research Association.

Dr. Song has worked at Yuno Plastic Surgery Clinic and Do Dream Plastic Surgery. His experience shows his dedication to plastic and cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Oh Se Young is a board-certified surgeon. He graduated from Chosun University College of Medicine. He completed his training at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital. He specializes in plastic and cosmetic surgery.

Dr. Oh is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery, and the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons. He also belongs to the Korean Society of Imaging Science, the Eye Surgery Research Association, and the Rhinoplasty Research Association. He has worked at Yuno Plastic Surgery Clinic and Do Dream Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Lee Sun Ku is a plastic surgeon who specializes in breast surgery. He is a member of several professional organizations, such as the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Craniofacial Association, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Lee takes part in research groups within the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. His research interests include eyelid, nose, and liposuction surgery. He is also a member of the Korean Society of Aesthetic Clinicians, the Korean Plastic Surgery Medical Association, and the Korean Society of Botulinum Research.

Dr. Hur Chahn Mee is a board-certified anesthesiologist. He has strong training and credentials in anesthesiology and pain medicine. He graduated from Seoul National University and earned a Master of Medicine there.

Dr. Hur completed his internship and residency in the Department of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine at Seoul National University Hospital. He is an active member of the Korean Society of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine. He is committed to high professional standards and ongoing education in his field.

Dr. Choi Jun is a board-certified surgeon. He graduated from Soonchunhyang University Faculty of Medicine. He is a member of the Korean Society of Hair Restoration Surgery, the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the Korean Association of Laser, Dermatology and Trichology.

Dr. Choi has held leading roles at The Black Hair Transplant and MOJELIM Hair Transplant. He has extensive experience in hair restoration and aesthetic procedures. His clinical work and professional memberships show his dedication to advanced hair transplantation and plastic surgery techniques.

Dr. Hwang Yoon Ju is a Family Medicine Specialist. She graduated from Konkuk University School of Medicine. She is a member of several professional societies. These include the Korean Society of Skin Beauty, the Korean Society for Skin Research, the Korean Medical Laser Society, the Korean Society of Aesthetic Surgery, the Korean Obesity Research Association, and the Obesity Body Type Association.

Dr. Hwang has broad clinical experience. She has worked at 365mc Hospital, Clinic of God, Renewme Dermatology, Lean Clinic, and DA Plastic Surgery. Her professional memberships and varied clinical roles show her expertise in skin care, aesthetic medicine, and obesity treatment.

Dr. Choi Soo Kyeong is a board-certified surgeon. She graduated from Chosun University College of Medicine. She completed her training at Bundang Jesaeng Hospital. Dr. Choi has worked at Yuno Plastic Surgery Clinic and Do Dream Plastic Surgery.

She is a member of several professional organizations. These include the Korean Society of Plastic Surgery, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery, and the Korean Society of Plastic Surgeons. She also belongs to the Korean Society of Imaging Science, the Eye Surgery Research Association, and the Rhinoplasty Research Association.

Dr. Won Ki Jeung is a medical doctor who specializes in plastic surgery. He is an Outpatient Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Soonchunhyang University. Dr. Jeung is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Oriental Plastic Surgery Society, and the Korean Academy of Skull and Facial Plastic Surgery.

He has worked at One & One Plastic Surgery. Dr. Jeung contributes to his field through clinical practice and academic work.

Dr. Yoo Jang Seok graduated from Hanyang University. He is a member of several respected medical societies, such as the Korean Society for the Study of Obesity, the Korean Society of Cosmetic Surgery and Laser Medicine, and the Korean Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. He also belongs to the Korean Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the Korean Society of Obesity and Body Contouring.

Dr. Yoo has broad clinical experience. He has worked at Ro&Skin Dermatology, Seoksu Union Clinic, Miso Dream Dermatology, NU Dermatology, and Erne Clinic. His memberships and work history show his dedication to cosmetic surgery, dermatology, and obesity treatment.

Dr. Kim Han Kook is a medical doctor who specializes in plastic surgery. He works as an Outpatient Professor in the Department of Plastic Surgery at Soonchunhyang University. He is active in both teaching and clinical practice.

Dr. Kim is a member of several professional organizations, including the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the International Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Oriental Plastic Surgery Society, and the Korean Academy of Skull and Facial Plastic Surgery. He has also worked at One & One Plastic Surgery. His experience shows his strong commitment to the field.

Dr. Lee Jong Seok graduated from Korea University School of Medicine. He also earned a master’s degree from Korea University Graduate School. He completed his clinical training at UChicago Medicine. Dr. Lee worked in the Plastic Surgery Departments at Korea University Guro Hospital and Yeoncheon Public Health Center.

He is a member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons, the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, and the Korean Association of Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons. Dr. Lee is a full member of the Eye Surgery and Rhinoplasty Research Societies within the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. He has also worked as a surgeon at Pleasure Plastic Surgery and AB Plastic Surgery.

Dr. Kang Moon Seok is a respected plastic surgeon. He graduated Summa Cum Laude from the School of Medicine at SoonChunHyang University. He is an adjunct professor at SoonChunHyang University Hospital. He was named the top medical resident by the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons (KSPRS).

Dr. Kang is an active member of several KSPRS research groups. He takes part in committees focused on anti-aging plastic surgery, rhinoplasty, fillers, and threads. He also serves on committees in the Korean Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery. In addition, he is a member of the Korean Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Association, the International Society of Aesthetic Plastic Surgery, and the American Society of Plastic Surgeons.

Dr. Kim Min Suk is a highly skilled specialist in laser-based dermatologic and aesthetic treatments. His expertise covers a broad spectrum of advanced technologies, including lifting lasers, energy-based devices, pigmentation lasers, miraDry for excessive sweating, and skin boosters that enhance hydration and radiance. Through detailed and personalized consultations, Dr. Kim carefully assesses each patient’s unique skin condition and aesthetic goals to develop tailored treatment plans. His meticulous attention to detail and sophisticated techniques enable him to effectively improve skin texture, firmness, and glow, helping patients achieve a rejuvenated and youthful appearance with minimal downtime.

Education & Training

• Graduated from Daegu Catholic University College of Medicine
• Completed residency in Plastic Surgery at Daegu Catholic University Hospital
• Former staff physician at Fill-Up Trend Plastic Surgery

Professional Memberships

• Member of the Korean Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons
• Member of the Korean Wound Management Society
• Member of the Korean Society of Craniofacial Plastic Surgery

Dr. Kim’s approach emphasizes personalized care and natural-looking, safe results. He employs sophisticated laser and energy-based techniques, carefully tailored to each patient’s skin type and concerns. His treatments aim to restore skin firmness, improve texture, reduce pigmentation, and enhance overall radiance, all while minimizing downtime for patients.

Key International Publication
Kim JW, Li MH, Jang JH, Na HK, Song NY, Lee C, Johnson JA, Surh YJ.
“15-Deoxy-Δ¹²,¹⁴-prostaglandin J₂ rescues PC12 cells from H₂O₂-induced apoptosis through Nrf2-mediated upregulation of heme oxygenase-1: potential roles of Akt and ERK1/2.”
Biochemical Pharmacology. 2008 Dec 1;76(11):1577–1589.

International Conference Presentations

The International Meeting of the Society for Free Radical Research–Asia, Nov 6–8, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 3rd International Congress of the Asian Society of Toxicology, Feb 1–6, 2003, Bangkok & Chiang Mai, Thailand

Domestic Conference Presentations

The Pharmaceutical Society of Korea Annual Meeting, Oct 10–11, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 19th Annual Meeting of the Korean Societies of Toxicology, May 30, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 20th Annual Meeting of the Korean Societies of Toxicology, Oct 30, 2003, Seoul, Korea

The 58th Annual Fall Meeting of the Korean Pediatric Society, Oct 23–24, 2009, Sheraton Walkerhill, Seoul, Korea

The Annual Fall Meeting of the Korean Academy of Family Medicine, Oct 10–12, 2014, Seoul, Korea