Professor Hyunsik Gong is a professor in the Hand and Elbow Section of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Seoul National University College of Medicine and Seoul National University Bundang Hospital. He currently serves as the General Secretary for the Asia-Pacific Federation of Societies for Surgery of the Hand (APFSSH), and also acts as the International affairs director for the Korean Society for Surgery of the Hand (KSSH). He is a recognized authority in the field of rheumatoid hand and elbow surgery. As an orthopedic surgeon, he has been actively engaged in the academic activities of the Korean College of Rheumatology. Through his leadership roles in major orthopedic and rheumatology societies, he is dedicated to advancing patient care and collaborative research within the field.