Constitution (Amended October 1, 2016)

 Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Name)

The official name of this association is the International Association for Korean Language Education.

Article 2 (Purpose and Programs)

The purpose of this Association is to promote Korean language education both in Korea and internationally and to support the development of Korean language educators. To achieve this, the following activities are planned and implemented:

1. Publishing academic journals and newsletters
2. Hosting academic conferences and workshops
3. Developing Korean language textbooks and educational programs
4. Publishing academic resources for Korean language education
5. Facilitating information exchange and academic collaboration.

Article 3 (Headquarters)

The headquarters of the Association will be located at the institution where the President is affiliated or at a location designated by the President.

Article 4 (Branches)
The Association may establish branches in countries or regions where Korean language education is actively promoted, as determined by the Board of Directors.

 Chapter 2: Membership

Article 5 (Membership Eligibility)

1. Membership is classified into lifetime members and regular members.
2. Professors, teachers, lecturers, researchers, graduate students, and individuals with an interest in Korean language education and research at educational institutions, both in Korea and abroad, who complete the necessary enrollment procedures, are eligible to become members of the Association.

Article 6 (Rights and Responsibilities)

1. (1) Members are entitled to receive the Association’s journals and newsletters and participate in all activities organized by the Association.
   (2) Members may attend the General Assembly, express their opinions, and exercise their voting rights. They are also eligible for election.
2. Members are required to pay an initiation fee and an annual membership fee.
3. Members wishing to obtain lifetime membership are required to pay a lifetime membership fee.

 Chapter 3: Executive Members

Article 7 (Composition of Officers)

1.    The Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice President, Directors, and Auditor.

2.    The Board of Directors shall include the President, Vice President, Director of General Affairs, Editorial Director, Research Director, Publication Director, Information Director, Public Relations Director, External Cooperation Director, Finance Director, and the chairperson of each committee.

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4.    The Board of Directors meeting shall have an Editorial Board, a Research Ethics Committee, and other committees as necessary. The composition and operation of these committees shall follow regulations set forth separately.

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Article 8 (Term of Office and Election of Officers)

1.    The President and Auditor shall be elected at the General Meeting.
(1) The President shall be elected at the General Meeting upon recommendation by the Presidential Selection Committee.
(2) The Presidential Nomination Committee shall consist of the current President (as Chair-elect), the immediate past President, three directors and four external members recommended by the Board of Directors (two professors specializing in Korean language education and two faculty members representing Korean language education institutions). The Committee shall nominate the President, who will be confirmed at the General Meeting. The composition and selection process of the Presidential Nomination Committee shall be governed by separately established regulations.

2.    The President shall appoint the Vice President and Directors.

3.    The term of office for officers shall be two years.

4.    If an officer wishes to resign, they must submit their resignation to the President, who will then appoint a new officer. The new officer’s term shall last for the remainder of the predecessor’s term.

Article 9 (Duties of Officers)

1.    The President represents the Association and oversees all its affairs.

2.    The Vice President assists the President and assumes the President's duties in their absence.

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4.    The Auditor audits the financial and accounting activities of the Association.

5.    The General Director supervises the overall operations related to the purpose and activities of the Association.

6.    The Editorial Director is responsible for publishing the Association’s journal.

7.    The Research Director organizes conferences, training, and research activities.

8.    The Publication Director oversees the publication and distribution of the Association's various materials.

9.    The Information Director manages the Association's information network and website.

10. The PR Director promotes the Association's activities.

11. The External Cooperation Director manages external relations and public outreach for the Association.

12. The Finance Director handles the Association’s finances and accounts.

13. Committee chairpersons manage tasks related to their respective committee's purpose.

 Chapter 4: Proceedings Conventions

Article 10 (Convening and Composition of the General Assembly)

1.    The General Assembly shall be convened by the President in accordance with the Constitution.

2.    There are two types of General Assembly meetings: regular and extraordinary.

3.    The General Assembly shall meet once a year for a regular session.

4.    Extraordinary General Meetings may be called as needed.

5.    The President shall set the meeting agenda and notify all members of the General Assembly at least fifteen days prior to the meeting.

Article 11 (Functions of the General Assembly)
The General Assembly shall resolve the following matters:

1.    Election of the President, Vice President, and Auditor

2.    Amendment of the Constitution

3.    Approval of the budget and financial reports

4.    Approval of the business plan

5.    Other major matters related to the Association’s activities and business.

Article 12 (Resolution of the General Assembly)

1.    The General Assembly shall proceed when a quorum of members is present.

2.    Resolutions shall be made by a majority vote of the members present. In the event of a tie, the chairperson shall cast the deciding vote.

Article 13 (Publication of Academic Conferences, Workshops, and Journals) (Deleted)

Article 13 (Functions of the Board of Directors)
The Board of Directors shall deliberate and resolve the following matters:

1.    Matters concerning the vested mandates or authorities granted by the Constitution

2.    Matters delegated by the General Assembly

3.    All matters related to the Association’s activities and objectives.

Article 14 (Functions of Committees)
Each committee shall handle the following:

1. Planning and implementing tasks related to the committee’s purpose
2. Matters delegated by the Board of Directors.

 Chapter 5: Programs and Activities

Article 15 (Academic Journal Publication)

1.    The Association publishes the journal Korean Language Education four times a year. Papers written in both Korean and English are published in the March, June, September, and December issues. If necessary, a special issue may also be published.

2.    The review, editing, and publication of the journal are overseen by the Editorial Board.

Article 16 (Conferences and Workshops)

1.    The Association shall hold at least two academic conferences and one or more workshops annually.

2.    Additional workshops may be organized as needed.

3.    Conferences and workshops are planned and managed by the Research Committee.

 Chapter 6: Assets and Accounting

Article 17 (Finances)

The Association's finances shall come from the following sources:

1.    Lifetime membership fees

2.    Annual membership fees

3.    New member initiation fees

4.    The Association’s fund

5.    Research grants from external institutions

6.    Donations

7.    Special account income (e.g., publication-related income)

8.    Miscellaneous income.

Article 18 (Budget for Revenue and Expenditures)
The budget for the Society's revenue and expenditures shall be prepared by the Board of Directors prior to the start of each fiscal year. The Auditor shall review the budget, and the audit report shall be submitted to the General Assembly for approval.

 Addendum

1. (Amendments to the Constitution) The Constitution may be amended with the approval of at least two-thirds of the Board of Directors or two-thirds of the members.

2. Provisions necessary to implement this Constitution shall be determined by the Board of Directors.

3. Matters not specified in this Constitution shall be governed by established customs.

4. (Effective Date) This Constitution came into effect on August 24, 1991.

5. The amended Constitution took effect on August 12, 1993.

6. The amended Constitution took effect on September 1, 1997.

7. The amended Constitution took effect on September 1, 1999.

8. The amended Constitution took effect on March 1, 2004.

9. The amended Constitution took effect on September 23, 2005.

10. The amended Constitution took effect on August 1, 2007.

11. The amended Constitution took effect on September 1, 2012.

12. The amended Constitution took effect on October 1, 2016.

13. The amended Constitution took effect on July 24, 2018.

14. The amended Constitution took effect on April 25, 2021.

 Regulations for the Appointment of the President of the International Association for Korean Language Education

Article 1 (Purpose)
The purpose of these Regulations is to outline the procedures and methods for appointing the President of the International Association for Korean Language Education.

Article 2 (Procedure and Method of Appointment)

1. The Board of Directors shall form a Presidential Selection Committee, which will nominate a candidate for President and report the appointment to the General Assembly.
2. If there are two or more candidates, the candidate receiving the most recommendations from the Presidential Selection Committee shall be chosen as President. Each member of the Committee may nominate one candidate.

Article 3 (Composition of the Presidential Selection Committee)

1. The Committee shall include the current President (serving as Chair), the immediate past President, three directors recommended by the Board, two professors of Korean language education, and two representatives from Korean language educational institutions.
2. The three directors shall include one Senior General Director.
3. Professors of Korean language education must be full-time faculty members in an undergraduate or graduate program specializing in Korean language education. Representatives from educational institutions must also be full-time faculty members.
4. The directors shall recommend one incumbent director, one professor of Korean language education, and one representative from a Korean language education institution to serve on the Committee. The two individuals from each category with the most recommendations shall be selected as members.

Article 4 (Formation and Timing of the Presidential Selection Committee)

1. The Committee must be formed within one month before the end of the current President’s term.
2. The Committee shall select a new President and present the appointment to the General Assembly during the final General Meeting before the end of the current President’s term.

These regulations shall come into effect on September 1, 2012.

 Regulations for the Editorial Board of the International Association for Korean Language Education

 Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Name)

The name of this board is the Editorial Board of the International Association for Korean Language Education.

Article 2 (Legal Basis)

The Editorial Board is established in accordance with Article 7 of the Constitution of the International Association for Korean Language Education and operates independently of the Board of Directors.

 Chapter 2: Composition

Article 3 (Composition of the Editorial Board)

The Editorial Board shall be composed as follows:

• Chairperson: 1 person
• Committee Members: Approximately five members, appointed by the President from among recommended domestic and international directors or experts who have made significant contributions to Korean language education and are actively engaged in the field.

Article 4 (Term of Office)

The term of office for the Chairperson and members of the Editorial Board shall be two years.

 Chapter 3: Functions

Article 5 (Functions of the Editorial Board)

1. The Editorial Board shall determine the format, frequency, and volume of the journal Korean Language Education and establish guidelines for paper submission and review.
2. The Editor-in-Chief shall select and invite reviewers for papers submitted to the journal. The Editorial Board will make final publication decisions based on reviewer feedback.

Article 6 (Effective Content of Resolutions)

All resolutions made by the Editorial Board, except for paper reviews, shall take effect only after approval by the Board of Directors.

 Chapter 4: Meetings

Article 7 (Convocation of Meetings)

The Editorial Board shall hold regular meetings to select reviewers for submitted papers and make publication decisions.

Article 8 (Quorum and Voting)

The Editorial Board shall be convened by the Editor-in-Chief with a quorum of a majority of members present. Decisions require approval from a majority of those present.

 Chapters 5, 6, and 7 of the journal submission and review regulations, along with the Research Ethics Regulations, are available in the Society Journals section of the website.