Articles of Association of the Society for Hallyu Study (SHS)

Chapter 1: General Provisions

Article 1 (Name)
The name of this organization shall be The Society for Hallyu Study (SHS) (hereinafter referred to as the "Society").

Article 2 (Purpose)
The purpose of the Society is to promote interdisciplinary research, presentations, education, international exchange, and cooperation related to Hallyu (the Korean Wave).

Article 3 (Activities)
To achieve the purposes stipulated in Article 2, the Society shall engage in the following activities:
Interdisciplinary research, surveys, presentations, and dissemination related to Hallyu.
Publication of research achievements at least once a year.
Hosting of academic conferences and lectures.
Support for the research activities and the promotion of the rights and interests of its members.
Other projects necessary to achieve the objectives of the Society.

Article 4 (Office Location)
The secretariat of the Society shall be located at a place designated by the President.

Chapter 2: Membership

Article 5 (Types and Qualifications of Membership)
Members of the Society shall be individuals who agree with the purpose of the Society and have completed the prescribed admission procedures. Membership is classified into Regular Members, Lifetime Members, and Honorary Members.
Regular Members: Individuals interested in Hallyu research who have registered with the Society and paid the membership fees.
Lifetime Members: Individuals who have been registered as Regular Members for three consecutive years, meet the eligibility criteria separately determined by the Society, and have paid the prescribed lifetime membership fee in advance.
Honorary Members: Individuals who have made significant contributions as Honorary Presidents, Advisors, or Advisory Committee members of the Society.

Article 6 (Rights of Members)
Members of the Society shall have the following rights:
The right to speak, vote, and exercise the right to elect and be elected at the General Assembly.
The right to participate in the projects and activities of the Society.

Article 7 (Duties of Members)
Members of the Society shall have the duty to:
Pay the membership fees as determined by the Society.
Comply with the Articles of Association and regulations of the Society.
Implement other matters resolved by the Society.

Article 8 (Awards and Disciplinary Actions)
Awards: Members, related parties, or organizations that have made outstanding contributions to the development of the Society may be awarded upon the resolution of the Standing Board of Directors.
Disciplinary Actions: If a member commits an act that contradicts the purposes of the Society or causes damage to its honor or prestige, the Standing Board of Directors may resolve to expel, suspend, or warn the member.

Article 9 (Withdrawal, Suspension, and Reinstatement of Membership)
A member may withdraw from the Society at any time by submitting a notice of withdrawal.
Membership shall be automatically suspended for individuals who have failed to pay membership fees for the previous fiscal year.
A person whose membership has been suspended may have their status reinstated upon fulfillment of their duties as a member, should they wish to rejoin.

Chapter 3: Organization

Article 10 (Types and Quota of Officers)
The Society shall have the following officers:
President: 1
Senior Vice President: 1
Vice Presidents: Up to 10
Standing Directors: Up to 20
Directors: [Number to be specified, e.g., 100+]
Auditors: 2
Chair of the Research Ethics Committee: 1
Chair of the Editorial and Publication Committee: 1
Secretary General: 1
Director of Editorial and Publication: 1
Honorary President: 1
Advisors and Advisory Committee Members: [Number to be specified]

Article 11 (Term of Office)
The term of office for all officers shall be two (2) years, and they may be reappointed.
The term of an officer appointed to fill a vacancy shall be the remainder of the predecessor's term.

Article 12 (Appointment, Dismissal, and Suspension of Officers)
The President-elect and Auditors shall be elected at the General Assembly.
Officers other than the President-elect and Auditors shall be appointed by the President following deliberation by the Standing Board of Directors. However, the Chair of the Research Ethics Committee shall be a person who has previously served as President, and the Chair of the Editorial and Publication Committee shall be appointed from among the Vice Presidents.
The dismissal of an officer before the end of their term shall be resolved by the General Assembly.
The Senior Vice President shall serve as the President-elect.
The eligibility of an officer who has not paid the membership fees for the previous fiscal year shall be suspended. Eligibility may be reinstated upon payment of the fees.

Article 13 (Duties of Officers)
The President represents the Society, oversees all affairs, convenes the General Assembly and the Standing Board of Directors, and serves as the Chairperson.
Vice Presidents assist the President. In the event of the President's vacancy or incapacity, the Senior Vice President, followed by the most senior member (by age), shall act on behalf of the President.
Standing Directors assist the President in areas such as general affairs, international relations, academic affairs, editorial, publication, finance, external liaison, and public relations. They propose agenda items for meetings and execute resolved tasks.
The Chair of the Research Ethics Committee oversees tasks for establishing research ethics in cooperation with the President.
The Chair of the Editorial and Publication Committee oversees the editing and publication of the Society’s journals in cooperation with the President.
The Secretary General performs the general administrative tasks of the Society under the direction of the President.
The Director of Editorial and Publication performs editorial and publication tasks under the direction of the Chair of the Editorial and Publication Committee.
Advisory Committee Members provide sponsorship and consultation regarding the Society’s finances and overall operations.
Auditors audit the operations, revenues, and expenditures of the Society, report to the General Assembly and the Board of Directors, and request corrections for any matters that deviate from the Articles or regulations.

Article 14 (Establishment of Committees)
For the efficient operation of the Society, the following committees may be established by resolution of the General Assembly:
Research Ethics Committee
Editorial and Publication Committee
Other committees as resolved by the General Assembly
Matters concerning the operation of the above committees shall be governed by separate regulations.

Chapter 4: Meetings

Article 15 (Types of Meetings)
The meetings of the Society shall consist of the Annual General Assembly, Extraordinary General Assemblies, and the Standing Board of Directors.

Article 16 (Convocation of General Assembly)
The Annual General Assembly shall be convened by the President once a year.
An Extraordinary General Assembly shall be convened when requested by more than one-third of the regular members or when the President deems it necessary.
The President must notify members of the agenda at least seven (7) days in advance. The General Assembly may only resolve matters specified in the prior notice.

Article 17 (Functions of the General Assembly)
Amendment of the Articles of Association
Approval of business plans and execution
Approval of budget and settlement of accounts
Election of the President-elect and Auditors
Other major matters

Article 18 (Quorum for Resolution)
Resolutions of the General Assembly shall be passed by a majority vote of the members present. In the case of a tie, the Chairperson shall have the deciding vote.
Voting by proxy is not permitted.

Article 19 (Standing Board of Directors)
The Standing Board of Directors shall be established to gather opinions on operations, deliberate on General Assembly agenda items, and decide on awards and disciplinary actions for members.
The Standing Board of Directors shall be convened when the President deems it necessary.
The Standing Board of Directors shall consist of the President, Vice Presidents, Standing Directors, and Auditors.

Chapter 5: Finance and Accounting

Article 20 (Financial Resources)
The finances of the Society shall be funded by membership fees, donations, and other revenues. The amount of membership fees shall be specified in the Articles of Association upon approval by the General Assembly.

Article 21 (Annual Membership Fees)
The annual membership fee for Regular Members shall be 50,000 KRW.
Individuals who have paid the Lifetime Membership Fee or Officer Membership Fees shall be exempted from the annual membership fee.

Article 22 (Lifetime Membership Fee) The lifetime membership fee for Lifetime Members shall be 1,000,000 KRW.

Article 23 (Officer Membership Fees) Officers of the Society shall pay annual membership fees based on the relevant fiscal year. The fees are as follows:
Honorary President: 150,000 KRW
President: 1,000,000 KRW
Vice Presidents: 400,000 KRW
Standing Directors: 200,000 KRW
Directors and Auditors: 100,000 KRW

Article 24 (Fiscal Year)
The business and fiscal year of the Society shall run from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

Article 25 (Settlement of Accounts)
The accounting of revenues and expenditures must be audited and subsequently approved by the General Assembly.

Addenda

Matters necessary for the implementation of these Articles of Association shall be determined by the President and must be approved by the General Assembly.

These Articles of Association shall take effect as of December 12, 2025, following approval by the General Assembly.