Early Life and Education
- Born in Kaesong in 1936
- Attended Seoul National University for college and dental education
- Received Ph.D. from Seoul University

Contributions to the Field of Orthodontics
- Played a key role in establishing the Korean Association of Orthodontists
- Served as President of KAO in 1980
- Founding editor-in-chief of Korean Journal of Orthodontics in 1970
- Founding president of Korean Association of Orthodontists from 1980-1982
- President of Korean Division, International Association of Dental Research from 1988-1990
- Director of Department of Orthodontics, Dental Hospital, Seoul National University from 1986-1994
- Chairman of Council, Korean Association of Orthodontists from 1995-1998

Awards and Recognitions
- Grand Science Award, Korean Dental Association in 2000
- Jade Stripes Order of Service Merit in 2001
- Professor emeritus, Seoul National University in 2001

References
- In Memoriam. Korean Journal of Orthodontics. 44 (6): 350. 2014-11-01. doi:10.4041/kjod.2014.44.6.350. ISSN2234-7518. PMC4250669.
- Home member search. www.kast.or.kr. Retrieved 2016-01-09.

Positions and Leadership Roles
- Founding editor-in-chief of Korean Journal of Orthodontics in 1970
- Founding president of Korean Association of Orthodontists from 1980-1982
- President of Korean Division, International Association of Dental Research from 1988-1990
- Director of Department of Orthodontics, Dental Hospital, Seoul National University from 1986-1994
- Chairman of Council, Korean Association of Orthodontists from 1995-1998

Won-Sik Yang (Wikipedia)

Won-Sik Yang (April 18, 1936) is a South Korean orthodontist who is known for his contributions in establishing the Korean Association of Orthodontists (KAO). He served as the first editor-in-chief for the Korean Journal of Orthodontics (KJO) in 1970.

Won-Sik Yang
Born(1936-04-18)April 18, 1936
NationalitySouth Korean
OccupationOrthodontist
Known forFoundation of the Korean Association of Orthodontists
Korean name
Hangul
Revised RomanizationYang Wonsik
McCune–ReischauerYang Wŏnsik
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