Article 1. Name
The name of this organization shall be the "the Korean Society of the Learning Sciences" (hereinafter referred to as the "Society").

Article 2. Location
The office of the Society shall be located in Seoul, Republic of Korea.

Article 3. Purpose
The Society aims to enhance the research capacity of its members and promote academic advancement through scientific research on learning and academic exchange at both domestic and international levels, thereby contributing to the development of education in Korea.

Article 4. Activities
To achieve the above purposes, the Society shall carry out the following activities:
1. Promotion of research activities in the learning sciences
2. Organization of academic conferences and facilitation of domestic and international academic exchange
3. Publication of the Society's journal and other publications
4. Development and operation of education and training programs
5. Development of education policies and improvement of educational practices
6. Other activities consistent with the Society's purposes

Chapter 2. Membership
1. Any person who agrees with the purposes of the Society, submits a prescribed membership application, and pays the membership fee shall be eligible for membership. 2. The Society shall have the following categories of membership:
(1) Regular Member: A person who majors in the learning sciences or related disciplines and holds a bachelor's degree or higher, or a person recognized by the Board of Directors as having equivalent qualifications.
(2) Student Member: A student enrolled in a domestic or international university or graduate school.
(3) Institutional Member: An institution or organization that wishes to support the Society.

Article 6. Rights and Obligations of Members
1. Members of the Society shall have the following rights:
(1) The right to attend the General Assembly and vote (Regular Members)
(2) The right to elect and be elected as officers (Regular Members)
(3) The right to participate in the various activities listed in Article 4 organized by the Society (Regular Members, Student Members, and Institutional Members)
2. Members of the Society shall have the following obligations: (1) The obligation to comply with the Society's bylaws and related regulations
(2) The obligation to comply with resolutions passed by the Society
(3) The obligation to pay membership dues as prescribed

Article 7. Loss and Restoration of Membership
1. A member shall lose membership under any of the following circumstances:
(1) Voluntary withdrawal by the member
(2) Expulsion by resolution of the Board of Directors
(3) Failure to pay membership dues for three (3) or more consecutive years 2. A person who has lost membership may have their membership restored upon approval of the Board of Directors.

Article 8. Disciplinary Action
1. When a member damages the reputation of the Society, causes financial loss, or fails to fulfill their obligations as a member, the Board of Directors may take disciplinary action, including expulsion, against the member concerned.
2. Any member who causes loss to the Society shall be liable to compensate for such loss.

Article 9. Officers
The Society shall have the following officers: 1. President: 1 person
2. Vice Presidents: up to 5 persons
3. Standing Directors: 2 persons
4. Directors
5. Auditors: 2 persons

Article 10. Appointment of Officers
Officers shall be appointed from among Regular Members as follows:
1. The President shall be elected by the Board of Directors and the result shall be reported to the General Assembly.
2. Vice Presidents and Auditors shall be appointed by nomination of the President, subject to approval by the Board of Directors.
3. Standing Directors shall be appointed by the President.
4. Directors shall be appointed upon recommendation by the Board of Directors and approval by a majority of Directors present.

Article 11. Term of Office
1. The term of office of the President shall be two (2) years and shall be limited to one consecutive term.
2. The term of office of officers other than the President shall be two (2) years and may be renewed.
3. If a vacancy occurs among officers during their term of office, a successor shall be elected within two (2) months, and the successor's term shall be the remainder of the predecessor's term. However, if the remaining term is three (3) months or less, no successor need be elected.

Article 12. Duties of Officers
1. The President shall represent the Society and serve as the chairperson of the General Assembly and the Board of Directors.
2. In the event of the President's incapacity, the oldest Vice President shall act on behalf of the President.
3. Standing Directors shall assist the President in handling Society-related administrative matters.
4. Directors shall attend the Board of Directors meetings to deliberate and resolve important matters concerning the operation of the Society, and shall handle matters delegated by the President or the Board of Directors.
5. Auditors shall audit financial and other operational matters of the Society.

Article 13. General Assembly
1. The General Assembly shall be composed of all members.
2. A Regular General Assembly shall, in principle, be held once a year.
3. A Special General Assembly may be convened upon request of the Board of Directors or the President.
4. The General Assembly shall resolve major agenda items related to the operation of the Society.
5. The General Assembly shall be constituted by the attendance of a majority of all registered members and shall make decisions by an affirmative vote of a majority of the members present.

Article 14. Composition and Convening of the Board of Directors
1. The Board of Directors shall be composed of the President, Vice Presidents, Standing Directors, and Directors.
2. The Board of Directors shall be convened in any of the following circumstances: (1) When the President deems it necessary
(2) Upon request of one-third (1/3) or more of all registered Directors
(3) Upon request of an Auditor
3. When convening a Board of Directors meeting, notice specifying the purpose shall be given to each Director at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting.

Article 15. Quorum and Voting
1. The Board of Directors shall be constituted by the attendance of a majority of all Directors and shall make decisions by an affirmative vote of a majority of the Directors present. 2. If unable to attend, a Director may delegate their voting rights to the Board of Directors in writing.

Article 16. Functions of the Board of Directors
The Board of Directors shall deliberate on and resolve the following matters and report them to the General Assembly:
1. Election of the President and approval of officers
2. Matters concerning business plans and operations
3. Matters concerning budget proposals and financial statements
4. Matters delegated by the General Assembly
5. Matters concerning amendment of the bylaws
6. Enactment of internal regulations
7. Matters concerning the enactment or amendment of other regulations
8. Other matters deemed necessary by the President

Article 17. Secretariat
1. The Society may establish a Secretariat.
2. The Secretariat shall be responsible for overseeing the overall operations of the Society.
3. The Secretariat shall support general operations such as major events and the recruitment and management of members.
4. The President may appoint a Secretariat coordinator.
5. A separate stipend may be paid to the Secretariat coordinator.

Article 18. Sources of Revenue
The finances of the Society shall be funded from the following sources:
1. Membership dues and admission fees
2. Business revenues
3. Grants and subsidies
4. Other donations and sponsorships

Article 19. Membership Dues
1. Membership dues shall be as follows: (1) New members (Regular Members and Student Members) shall pay an admission fee of KRW 10,000.
(2) Annual membership dues shall be: KRW 30,000 for Regular Members, KRW 10,000 for Student Members, and KRW 200,000 for Institutional Members.
(3) Officers shall pay annual membership dues of KRW 150,000. 2. Membership dues already paid shall not be refunded upon the loss of membership status due to withdrawal, disciplinary action, or any other cause.

Article 20. Budget and Financial Statements
1. In principle, the Society's business plan and budget shall be reported to the Board of Directors at least one (1) month before the beginning of each fiscal year.
2. The Society's business performance and financial statements shall be reviewed by the Board of Directors within two (2) months after the end of each fiscal year.
3. Any surplus remaining after the close of the fiscal year accounts shall be carried forward to the following fiscal year.
4. The Society's revenues shall not be distributed to its members.

Article 21. Fiscal Year
The fiscal year of the Society shall run from January 1 to December 31 of each year.

Article 22. Dissolution
A resolution to dissolve the Society shall require the affirmative vote of two-thirds (2/3) or more of all registered members.

Article 1. Enforcement
These bylaws shall take effect on the date of approval by the competent supervisory authority.