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  The 13th International Congress of Oriental Medicine will be held in Daegu of Korea, on Oct 20~23, 2005. It is my great honor to invite you to the place enriched with Korean culture.
The congress will be the monumental event to mark the 30th anniversary of establishment of the International Society of Oriental Medicine. Many prominent scholars and oriental medicine practitioners, and those interested in oriental medicine from various parts of the world are invited to share excellent research findings. It is believed ISOM can envision the future of oriental medicine through the contribution of distinguished and insightful researches at this opportunity.
During the past three decades, increasing numbers of people all over the world have recognized the efficacy of oriental medicine and the science of oriental medicine has developed both in quality and quantity with the help of scientific development. And the congress was one of the leading academic forums promoting scientific research and exchanging knowledge of oriental medicine.
Nowadays oriental medicine has been recognized as an indispensable means of medical treatment for those who suffering from many incurable diseases, which are widespread..And the groundwork or philosophy of oriental medicine has gradually influenced on the lives of many people around the world.
I cordially invite you to the depth of science of oriental medicine and flavor of culture in Daegu, a city of Southeast of the Korean Peninsula. You will have special experiences of korean culture as well as relics designated as cultural heritage by UNESCO.

Sincerely,

     
Jong-Hee Um
 

President

The Association of Korean Oriental Medicine
The 13 th International Congress of Oriental Medicine