It is an infinite honor to represent the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles(KSCT), which plays a pivotal role as a leading academic organization, and at the same time, I feel a heavy responsibility.

Founded in 1976, KSCT is the largest representative professional association in the field of Clothing and Textiles in Korea. Today, with participation from more than 4000 domestic and foreign members, we have developed remarkably into a global association that leads apparel science field. This incredible achievement is the outcome of the cooperative endeavors made by all members as well as former past presidents and executives. I would like to express my gratitude to all members.

In the rapidly changing technological and social environment, clothing and fashion industry is currently in a critical period of finding a new direction in industrial and academic ecosystem that is more difficult than ever. Accordingly, our society will present a new vision needed by academia and industry, and play a leading role in fostering creative talents and creating future values for related industries.

KSCT will play a leading role in deepening the academic depth by promoting progressive exchanges among members and strengthening the global influence of Fashion and Textiles and the Journal of the Korean Society of Clothing and Textiles. Also we will also strengthen our role as a bridgehead between industry and education.

KSCT will be reborn as a society that opens a new horizon that presents a convergent vision by expanding exchanges with other disciplines as well as various fields within clothing and textiles. I ask earnestly for your continuous interest and support, and wish you fruitful academic achievement.

Thank you.

Sincerely,