Dear Colleagues and Friends,

It is a great honor to invite you to the 2023 Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and Respiratory Diseases International Conference (KATRDIC 2023), which will be held at Lotte Hotel World in Seoul, Korea from November 8 to 10, 2023.

Over the past two years, we have not been able to meet in person. KATRDIC was held in virtual and hybrid format to wisely cope with the rapidly changing COVID-19 situation. It was regrettable that we couldn't meet participants in person, but almost 1,500 participants from 28 countries around the world attended the event while maintaining a safe distance from each other within the free, online framework. This was possible thanks to prominent experts from neighboring countries and around the world who actively participated and provided their generous support.

KATRDIC 2023 will be a great opportunity for us to keep up with the rapidly changing developments and innovations in the field of tuberculosis and respiratory studies. It will also be a meaningful place to discuss the latest trends and more, including the ever-changing healthcare environment. We believe we can overcome difficult times together and achieve global cooperation.

We look forward to welcoming each and everyone of you to the KATRD International Conference 2023 from all corners of the world.

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  Chul-Gyu Yoo President
  The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and
  Respiratory Diseases
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  Man Pyo Chung Chairman of the Board of Trustees
  The Korean Academy of Tuberculosis and
  Respiratory Diseases