Prof. Dong-Gune Chang is a Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery at Inje University Sanggye Paik Hospital, Seoul, Korea. He is a leading spine surgeon specializing in spinal deformity, with expertise in pediatric and adult deformity, complex revision surgery, and osteoporosis-related spine conditions. A prolific academic, he has authored over 120 peer-reviewed publications and made significant contributions to deformity and degenerative spine research. He holds key leadership roles within the Scoliosis Research Society (SRS), including committee leadership and co-chairing major international meetings, and is an active member of the Asia Pacific Spine Society (APSS). Prof. Chang is widely recognized for his contributions to advancing spine care and research across the Asia-Pacific region.