During the past 35 years rheumatology in Korea has progressed remarkably swiftly in terms of academic activity, clinical practice and health care. However, the future of rheumatology in Korea requires continued efforts by rheumatologists, as well as government support, to enable translation of advances in basic research to clinical practice and promote the development of new treatments and technologies targeting rheumatic diseases.
- Ho-Youn Kim
- Yeong-Wook Song
