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Scientific Awards

The Organizing Committee of KSN 2026 has decided to grant Scientific Awards to presenting authors attending KSN 2026 whose abstract is selected as the best. Winners will be selected based on the score of their abstract by the Scientific Committee. All presenting authors are eligible for nomination for scientific awards, and the winners will be notified via email.

Best Abstract Award

  • Given to the primary authors of selected abstracts based on the peer review of the scientific content of their abstracts.
  • Best Abstract Award

    USD 500

    A certificate

Best Poster Award

  • Given to the primary authors of selected abstracts based on the peer review of the scientific content of their abstracts.
  • Best Poster Award

    USD 300

    A certificate

Tax-related Documents Required for Payment of Scientific Award

  • Due to the 2026 amendment to the Korean tax law, Scientific Award recipients must submit all five required documents listed below to receive tax exemption under the applicable tax treaty.
  • If any of the five required documents listed below are not submitted, the Scientific Award will be subject to a 22% withholding tax under Korean tax regulations.
  • Submission Pried: April 13 (Mon) ~ June 5 (Fri), 2026
    • No additional or on-site submissions allowed after the document submission period.
    • Taxes will be imposed if any of the five required documents are not submitted within the period.
  • File Name: Abstract No _ Full Name (e.g. A-1234_Gil-dong Hong)
  • File format: Please compile all five required documents and submit them as a single ZIP file.
  • Submission Method: Individual submission links will be provided via email to Scientific Awardees.
[Documents]
No Required Documents Remarks
1 Original Tax Residency Certificate issued by your home country tax authority To be submitted in advance
2 Copy of your e-flight ticket To be submitted in advance
3 Copy of your passport To be submitted in advance
4 Accommodation receipt To be submitted in advance
5 Application for Non-Taxation/Exemption of Korean Source Income under the Tax Treaty To be submitted in advance
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Please note that
  • Scientific awardees will be notified individually in advance via email, together with detailed instructions regarding the required documents. Selected applicants will be required to submit the necessary documents in accordance with these instructions.
  • The original Tax Residency Certificate must be submitted in advance. Please note that the issuance of this certificate may take approximately 1-3 weeks depending on the country.
  • If any of the five required documents listed below are not submitted, the Scientific Award will be subject to a 22% withholding tax under Korean tax regulations.