Articles of Incorporation

This corporation is named "Asian Society of Calligraphic Arts (ASCA)" (hereinafter the "Society").

① The principal office of the Society shall be located in Seoul Special City.

② The branch offices of the Society (Branches) shall be 1. Gwangju Branch 2. Cheongju Branch 3. Chungju Branch, and Chapters and Branches shall be established in other necessary localities (each si and do).

The Society aims to establish the original and independent character of Korean calligraphy circles; to promote friendship with the countries of the Han-character cultural sphere (Korea, China, and Japan), which form the foundation of Oriental script arts; to develop scripts, including Hangul, and elevate them into an art of the world; to pioneer a new history of calligraphy in the 21st century; and to contribute to art education and the cultivation of the calligraphic spirit.

To achieve the purpose of the preceding Article, the Society shall carry out the following businesses.

1. Holding Korea-China-Japan joint exhibitions and discovering new artists through nationwide open competitions

2. International and domestic exchange exhibitions and academic presentations to introduce calligraphy culture

3. Development and fostering of Korean-style scripts

4. Research and presentation of overseas calligraphy literature

5. Other businesses necessary to achieve the purpose of the Society

Members of the Society are persons who agree with the founding purpose of the Society, have submitted the prescribed application for membership, and have obtained the approval of the Board of Directors.

Members have the right to take part in the operation of the Society through the General Assembly. However, Associate Members, Special Members, and Honorary Members may attend the General Assembly and speak, but have no voting rights.

Members shall have the following obligations.

1. Compliance with the Articles of Incorporation and all regulations of the Society

2. Implementation of resolutions of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors

3. Payment of membership dues and other charges

A member may freely withdraw from the Society by submitting a written withdrawal notice to the Chairperson.

① A member who has contributed to the development of the Society may be commended upon a resolution of the Board of Directors.

② A member who engages in conduct contrary to the purpose of the Society or conduct that damages its honor and prestige, or who fails to perform the obligations under Article 7, may be disciplined, such as by expulsion or censure, by the Chairperson upon a resolution of the Board of Directors or the General Assembly.

The Society shall have the following officers.

1. Chairperson: 1 person

2. Directors: 15 persons (including the Chairperson)

3. Auditors: 2 persons

※ The number of Directors shall be set at no fewer than five persons.

① Officers shall be elected by the General Assembly, and the Society shall report their assumption of office to the competent authority without delay.

② A by-election to fill a vacancy shall be held within two months from the date the vacancy occurs.

③ The election of new officers shall be held no later than two months before the expiration of the term.

An officer who commits any of the following acts may be dismissed upon a resolution of the General Assembly.

1. Conduct contrary to the purpose of the Society

2. Disputes among officers, accounting irregularities, or other significant improper conduct

3. Conduct that obstructs the business of the Society

① In electing officers, the Directors may not include more than one-fifth of the prescribed number of Directors who are relatives within the meaning of Article 777 of the Civil Act of one another.

② Auditors may not be relatives of one another, nor relatives of any Director within the meaning of Article 777 of the Civil Act.

① The Society may appoint Standing Directors to exclusively handle the business of the Society's purposes.

② Standing Directors shall be appointed by the Chairperson from among the Directors upon a resolution of the Board of Directors.

① The term of officers is four years.

② The term of an officer who assumes office by by-election is the remaining term of the predecessor.

① The Chairperson represents the Society, supervises its business, and serves as chair of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.

② Directors attend meetings of the Board of Directors, resolve matters concerning the business of the Society, and handle matters entrusted by the Board or the Chairperson.

③ Auditors perform the following duties.

1. Auditing the property status of the Society

2. Auditing the operation of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors and matters concerning their business

3. Where the audit results under items 1 and 2 reveal irregularities or improper conduct, demanding correction from the Board of Directors or the General Assembly and reporting to the competent authority

4. Where necessary to make the correction demand and report under item 3, demanding the convocation of the General Assembly or the Board of Directors

5. Stating opinions to the General Assembly, the Board of Directors, or the Chairperson regarding the property status and business of the Society

① When the Chairperson is unable to serve, a Director designated by the Chairperson shall act on behalf of the Chairperson.

② When the office of Chairperson is vacant, the Directors shall act on behalf of the Chairperson in order of seniority.

③ A Director acting on behalf of the Chairperson under paragraph ② shall without delay begin the procedure for electing a Chairperson.

The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body of the Society and consists of its members.

① The General Assembly is divided into a Regular General Assembly and an Extraordinary General Assembly, and is convened by the Chairperson.

② A Regular General Assembly shall be convened no later than one month before the start of each fiscal year, and an Extraordinary General Assembly shall be convened when the Chairperson deems it necessary.

③ The Chairperson shall notify each member in writing of the convocation of the General Assembly, specifying the agenda, date, and place, no later than seven days before the meeting begins.

① The Chairperson shall convene the General Assembly within 14 days from the date of any of the following demands for convocation.

1. A demand by a majority of the Directors in office, stating the purpose of the meeting

2. A demand by an Auditor under Article 16, Paragraph ③, item 4

3. A demand by one-fifth or more of the members on the roll, stating the purpose of the meeting

② If the person authorized to convene the General Assembly is vacant or evades convening it, making convocation impossible for seven days or more, the General Assembly may be convened with the approval of a majority of the Directors in office or one-third or more of the members on the roll.

③ The chair of a General Assembly convened under paragraph ② shall be elected from among the attending Directors, with the eldest presiding.

① The General Assembly is opened upon the attendance of a majority of the members on the roll, and resolutions are adopted by the approval of a majority of the attending members.

② A member may delegate their voting right in writing to another member attending the General Assembly. In such case, the proxy shall be submitted to the chair before the General Assembly begins.

The General Assembly resolves the following matters.

1. Election and dismissal of officers

2. Election and dismissal of officers

3. Disposal and acquisition of basic property, and borrowing of funds

4. Approval of the budget and settlement of accounts

5. Approval of business plans

6. Other important matters

A member shall not take part in a resolution when any of the following applies.

1. When resolving matters concerning the member's own election or dismissal as an officer

2. When the matter concerns money or property, litigation, or similar matters in which the member's interests conflict with those of the Society

The Board of Directors consists of the Chairperson and the Directors.

① The Board of Directors is divided into a Regular Board and an Extraordinary Board, and is convened by the Chairperson.

② A Regular Board shall be convened no later than one month before the start of each fiscal year, and an Extraordinary Board shall be convened when the Chairperson deems it necessary.

③ The Chairperson shall notify each Director and Auditor in writing of the convocation of the Board, specifying the agenda, date, and place, no later than seven days before the meeting begins.

① The Chairperson shall convene the Board of Directors within 20 days from the date of any of the following demands for convocation.

1. A demand by a majority of the Directors in office, stating the purpose of the meeting

2. A demand by an Auditor under Article 16, Paragraph ③, item 4

② If the person authorized to convene the Board is vacant or evades convening it, making convocation impossible for seven days or more, the Board may be convened with the approval of a majority of the Directors in office.

③ The chair of a Board convened under paragraph ② shall be elected from among the attending Directors, with the eldest presiding.

Resolutions of the Board of Directors may not be adopted by written resolution.

① The Board of Directors is opened upon the attendance of a majority of the Directors in office, and resolutions are adopted by the approval of a majority of the attending Directors. In case of a tie, the chair decides.

② Voting rights of the Board of Directors may not be delegated.

The Board of Directors deliberates and resolves the following matters.

1. Matters concerning the execution of business

2. Matters concerning the operation of business plans

3. Matters concerning the preparation of the budget and settlement statements

4. Matters concerning amendment of the Articles of Incorporation

5. Matters concerning the management of property

6. Preparation of agenda items to be submitted to the General Assembly

7. Matters entrusted by the General Assembly

8. Matters within the authority of the Board under the Articles of Incorporation

9. Other matters that the Chairperson submits to the Board as important to the operation of the Society

The property of the Society is classified into basic property and general property as follows.

1. Basic property is the property contributed by the founders at the time of the Society's establishment and property designated as basic property by the Board of Directors. Its list is as shown in "Attachment 1."

2. General property is property other than basic property.

To dispose of the basic property of the Society (including by sale, donation, or exchange), the procedure for permission to amend the Articles of Incorporation under Article 40 must be followed.

The income of the Society shall be covered by member dues and other income.

The fiscal year of the Society follows the government fiscal year.

The revenue and expenditure budget of the Society shall be prepared no later than one month before the start of each fiscal year, and shall be determined upon a resolution of the Board of Directors and approval of the General Assembly.

The Society shall prepare a settlement statement within two months after the end of each fiscal year and obtain approval of the General Assembly upon a resolution of the Board of Directors.

Auditors shall conduct accounting audits at least twice a year.

No remuneration shall be paid to officers, except Standing Directors who are exclusively engaged in operating the business. However, actual expenses necessary for performing duties may be paid.

① A Secretariat shall be established to handle the affairs of the Society under the direction of the Chairperson.

② The Secretariat may have one Secretary General and the necessary staff.

③ The Secretary General shall be appointed by the Chairperson upon a resolution of the Board of Directors.

④ Matters concerning the organization and operation of the Secretariat shall be separately determined upon a resolution of the Board of Directors.

① If the Society intends to dissolve, it shall do so upon a resolution approved by two-thirds or more of the members on the roll at the General Assembly, and the dissolution shall be reported to the competent authority.

② Residual property upon the dissolution of the Society shall, upon a resolution of the General Assembly, belong to the State, a local government, or another non-profit corporation with a purpose similar to that of the Society.

To amend these Articles of Incorporation, a resolution approved by two-thirds or more of the members on the roll at the General Assembly is required, and permission from the competent authority must be obtained.

Matters necessary for the operation of the Society other than those provided in these Articles of Incorporation shall be determined by rules upon a resolution of the Board of Directors.