On behalf of the Editorial Board of Annals of Child Neurology and my co-editors, it is my great pleasure to announce the official publication of 1st Issue of Annals of Child Neurology. 2019 is a pivotal year of this journal to mark a new path. After full discussion with the key committees of the Korean Child Neurology Society, we have decided to make a tremendous change in the scope of the journal. It is our intention to transform the Journal of the Korean Child Neurology Society into an international, open access journal called Annals of Child Neurology, which is to publish up-to-date, high-quality, basic and clinical research papers, relevant review articles, alongside letters to editors. The journal covers a variety of different topics ranging from epidemiology, etiologies, pathophysiology, brand-new or changing diagnostic procedures and management of neurologic, neuropsychiatric, neurodevelopmental conditions to all other related conditions. Any closely connected or relevant papers will be appreciated and will make a substantial contribution to the success of this journal.

We have drastically expanded the numbers, geographical distribution, breadth of editorial board members to compensate for potential short comings and further enrich this journal. It is my sincere hope that the journal will inspire innovative, interdisciplinary possibilities, make new ways to ‘never-thought-before’ concepts. As always, we welcome and encourage constructive feedback and commentaries. If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact at editor@annchildneurol.org.

Best wishes and thank you in advance for your contribution to Annals of Child Neurology.