It is our great pleasure to announce that the 14th International Symposium on Ginseng will be held in Jeju, Korea, from October 26 to 29, 2026. This year’s theme, “Ginseng for Smart Wellness,” reflects the significant progress made in ginseng research, highlighting its outstanding nutraceutical benefits. The efficacies of ginseng are increasingly supported by both basic and clinical research, as evidenced by numerous studies published in PubMed/MEDLINE across diverse scientific fields.

The International Symposium on Ginseng will showcase the latest groundbreaking discoveries and advances in ginseng research, based on a substantial body of scientific evidence. It will also provide a unique opportunity for researchers from around the world to meet, network, and establish new scientific collaborations. We anticipate more than 300 presentations from over 20 countries worldwide.

We warmly welcome your oral or poster presentation, as well as your participation, in the diverse fields of ginseng research listed on our website (http://www.ginsengsymposium.org/). We are confident that your participation in the symposium will be a stimulating experience, providing you with new ideas and inspiration for your future research.

Abstracts must be allocated to a specific category for the scientific program. You will need to select the category most suited to your abstract.

Ginseng science
• Cultivation • Biology • Pharmacology and Biochemistry
• Chemistry • Clinical study • Processing and Products
• Others

Should you require any further information regarding your presentation or participation, please do not hesitate to contact the secretary of the organizing committee at ginsengsociety@hanmail.net.

Sincerely yours,

Jong-Hoon Kim, Ph.D.
President
The Korean Society of Ginseng

YoungJoo Lee, Ph.D.
Chief organizer
Committee for the International Symposium