Bylaws

Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Name)

The name of this group is the Korean Society of Korean Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (KSKCS), and the Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (KCCS) is an affiliated institution in charge of education.

Article 2 (Purpose)

The purpose of this society is to promote research on aesthetic medicine and the development of this society, to pursue the rights and interests of members, to build networks among members, and to establish a foundation for practical education in cosmetic medicine.

Article 3 (Activities)

In order to achieve the purpose of Article 2, the society shall perform the following activities:
1. Various academic activities fit for purpose, including symposiums, scientific conferences, workshops, lecture meetings, and presentations;
2. Publication of beauty and plastic medicine journals, books, and other publications;
3. Various social occasions to build networks among members;
4. Activities related to cosmetic surgery and medicine, education and public health improvement, and enlightenment guidance;
5. Activities to facilitate communication with local and international conferences and organizations related to cosmetic surgery and medicine;
6. Other non-commercial and commercial businesses required to achieve the purpose of the society.

Article 4 (History)

The founding history of this medical society is as follows:
1. On March 27, 2007, starting with the Youngnam Aesthetic Forum (YAF), the inaugural meeting was held at K.B.S. Clinic in Busan, and Kang Kyung-jin and Lee Jong-ki served as the first co-representatives.
2. Member Kang Kyung-jin (June 2008 to May 2009) was elected solely as the second representative.
3. On March 15, 2008, the Seoul Aesthetic Forum (SAF) was established covering Seoul, Gyeonggi, Gangwon, Chungcheong, and Jeolla regions.
4. On May 25, 2008, Youngnam and Seoul merged and were renamed the “Corea Aesthetic Forum.”
5. On April 21, 2009, Corea Aesthetic Forum was re-established for the first time in Korea as a corporate body, and Member Kang Kyung-jin was elected as the first president.
6. On June 24, 2009, the Honam Aesthetic Forum was established in Jeollanam-do and Jeollabuk-do.
7. Member Ahn Joon-tae was elected as the third president (June to December 2009).
8. Member Park Mi-ae was elected as the fourth president (January to December 2010).
9. Korean College of Cosmetic Surgery (KCCS) was established as an affiliated institution (January 31, 2010, at the Commodore Hotel in Busan), and Kang Kyung-jin was elected as the first representative.
10. Member Cho Young-shin was elected as the fifth president (January to December 2011).
11. The name was changed to the Society of Korean Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (in November 2011), which has been officially used since 2012.
12. Member Kang Kyung-jin was elected as the sixth president (January 2012).
13. Member Han Sung-ik was elected as the second representative of KCCS (January 2012).
14. Member Seo Jeong-ho was elected as the seventh president (January 2013).
15. Member Lee Seong-hyung was elected as the eighth president (January 2014).
16. Member Choi Woong-chul was elected as the third representative of KCCS (January 2014).
17. Yoon Jeong-hyun was elected as the ninth president (January 2015).
18. Member Choi Woong-chul was elected as the tenth president (January 2016), and representatives of this society were integrated with those of KCCS.
19. Member Seo Jeong-ho was elected as the eleventh president (January 2018).
20. The name has been officially changed to the Korean Society of Korean Cosmetic Surgery and Medicine (June 2019).
21. Member Seo Jeong-ho was elected as the twelfth president (January 2020).

Chapter 2 Membership

Article 5 (Composition and Membership)

The society shall be composed of the following members.
1. Composition
(1) Lifetime Regular Member
A person who agrees to the purpose of this society and is a domestic or foreign doctor who is engaged in the field of cosmetic surgery and has paid the prescribed lifetime membership fee in accordance with the established membership procedure.
(2) Regular Member
A person who agrees to the purpose of this society and is a domestic or foreign doctor who is engaged in the field of cosmetic surgery and has paid the prescribed annual membership fee.
(3) Special Member
A person who is engaged in the fields of cosmetic medicine, cosmetic medical engineering, and cosmetic art who agrees to the purpose of this society, and has been approved by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of at least two lifetime members.
(4) Honorary Member
A person who is or is not a domestic or foreign doctor with outstanding achievements and experience in the field of cosmetic surgery, who is deemed to have great merit for the development of this society, and has been confirmed by the Board of Directors upon the recommendation of two or more directors.
2. Membership
Those who wish to become members shall submit the membership application form, pay the prescribed membership fee, and obtain approval from the Board of Directors.

Article 6 (Obligations)

Members have the following obligations:
1. The members shall comply with the bylaws, regulations, and resolutions of the society;
2. register at the event for the purpose and business of the society;
3. and have the duty to pay prescribed annual membership fees (except for honorary and special members) and other charges.

Article 7 (Rights)

Members of this society have the following rights.
1. The member shall participate in all events of this society and shall have the right to speak, to vote, to be elected, and to resolutions at the relevant meeting.
2. The members may be provided with books, related materials, and information issued by this society and may receive membership certificates.
3. Special members and honorary members shall have equal rights as regular members except rights to vote, to be elected, and to resolutions.

Article 8 (Reward and Disciplinary Measures)

1. A person who has made a significant contribution to the development of this society or who has presented outstanding academic research in this society’s academic conference or in the school’s journal (or in an international journal recognized by the Board of Directors) may be awarded with the approval of the Board of Directors.
2. A person, as a member, who fails to pay an annual membership fee for two consecutive years without any justification will lose his/her membership.
However, if arrears are paid, the membership may be reinstated after deliberation of the Board of Directors.
3. A person who continuously fails to register for a regular symposium, which is held two times a year, for two years without any justification shall have his/her rights as a member suspended.
However, when the registration fee is paid, his/her rights may be reinstated after deliberation of the Board of Directors.
4. The Board of Directors may seek disciplinary measures or claim damages for a member who has damaged the reputation of this society, has caused damage to property, has acted against the rights and interests of members, has failed to maintain his/her dignity as a member, or has committed an ethical infraction that violates social norms, including violation of medical law, etc.

Article 9 (Withdrawal)

Any member who wishes to withdraw from this society can submit reasons to the Board of Directors for approval.
However, the entrance fee and membership fee paid in advance are not refundable.

Chapter 3 Organization and Executive

Article 10 (Organization)

This society has a Board of Directors, a council, and regional branches, and a secretariat that operates them.

Article 11 (Executives)

The following executives are appointed to carry out the tasks of the society.
1. Chief Director: One
2. President: One
3. Vice Presidents: Two (a Senior Vice President (President-elect) and a Vice President) -> a few Vice Presidents
4. Director: 20 or fewer
5. Auditor: Two

Article 12 (Duties of Executives)

1. Duties of Chief Director
(1) The Chief Director represents the corporate body and the Board of Directors, convenes a board meeting, and serves as the chairperson in the board meetings.
(2) The Chief Director oversees everything connected to the tasks of the society and may present his/her opinions by attending each committee.
2. Duties of President
(1) The President represents this society, convenes a General Assembly and a council meeting, serves as a chairperson of those meetings, and is the representative of regular symposiums.
(2) The President may present his/her opinions to each committee and branch, but he/she does not have the right to resolution. However, he/she may have the right to resolution when recommended by a council member.
3. Duties of Vice President and President-elect
(1) Vice Presidents identify and assist the President in anything related to the tasks of the society, and one of the Vice Presidents concurrently serves as the President-elect, assists the President, and acts as President in the absence of the President.
(2) The President-elect will succeed to the position of president when the term of office for the President expires.
4. Duties of Directors
Directors serve as a chairperson of each committee and are responsible for everything related to the tasks of the society of each committee. However, non-executive directors are responsible for the duties delegated by the chief director.
5. Duties of Auditors
(1) Auditors audit the affairs and accounting of the society and report the results to the council.
(2) Auditors may participate in the board meetings and council meetings but do not have the right to resolution.

Article 13 (Term of Office)

1. The term of office for the President, Directors, and Auditors is two years.
2. The President cannot be reappointed. -> The President can be reappointed once.
3. The term of office for the Chief Director is three years.
4. The term of office for the By-elected Executives is equivalent to the remainder of his/her predecessor’s term.

Article 14 (Election)

1. The Chief Director and the President are elected by the Board of Directors.
2. The council shall elect the next president at least a year before his/her inauguration and report to the General Assembly.
3. The director is recommended by the council, appointed by the chief director, and reported to the General Assembly.
4. The Board of Directors elects auditors on the recommendation of the council and reports to the General Assembly.
5. Regulations on the election and qualification of Executives shall be separately determined.

Chapter 4 Meeting

Article 15 (Meeting)

The meetings of this society include a General Assembly, a council meeting, a board meeting, and all committees.

Article 16 (Meeting)

1. The General Assembly shall be composed of regular members and be convened by the President.
2. The Regular General Assembly shall be convened once a year during a symposium, and the Provisional General Assembly may be convened at the request of more than half of council members, or a Board of Directors.
3. If a General Assembly is formed with the members in attendance, its chairperson becomes the President.
4. The General Assembly shall receive reports on the matters resolved by the council and the Board of Directors.

Article 17 (Council)

A council is established in order to efficiently deliberate and decide on all matters of this society on behalf of the members.
1. Council Meeting
(1) The Council Meeting is convened and chaired by the president.
(2) The Regular Council Meeting is convened once a year during a symposium, and the Provisional Council Meeting may be convened at the request of more than one-third of council members, or the Board of Directors.
(3) If a council meeting is established with the attendance of at least a half of its members, resolutions are adopted with the consent of at least half of the members present. In case of a tie in votes, even though the chairperson does not have voting rights, he/she will have the right to decide. Council members who are unable to attend due to circumstances may have their attendance recognized with a power of attorney but will not have voting rights. However, in the event of video conferences connected to the conference hall in real time, they will be recognized as being in attendance, and they will have voting rights.
(4) The matters for resolution of the council are as follows:
① Matters concerning the election of the next president and auditors,
② Recommendations of executives,
③ Review of budget and settlement,
④ Matters concerning membership fees,
⑤ Matters concerning changes in membership status and reward and disciplinary measures,
⑥ Other matters granted by the Board of Directors.
(5) Election and term of office for council members:
At least one lifetime regular member shall be elected in proportion to the number of members by region (by metropolitan city and province), and a branch executive cannot be a council member. The term of office is two years.

Article 18 (Board of Directors)

The Board of Directors is established in order to conduct the activities of this society in a smooth and efficient manner.
1. Composition
The Board of Directors is composed of the Chief Director and directors, and conducts two regular board meetings a year, and, if necessary, the Chief Director can convene a provisional board meeting and become the chairperson of the meeting.
2. Directors are recommended by the council, directors, and Chief Director among lifetime regular member and non-member experts (in the fields of law, engineering, natural science, taxation, and beauty, etc.).
3. The Board of Directors adopts resolutions with the attendance of two-thirds or more and the approval of a half or more of the directors present. The chairperson does not have the right to vote, but in case of a tie, he/she has the right to decide.
4. The Board of Directors may have corporate directors, executive directors, and non-executive directors.
(1) The corporate directors shall be appointed by the Chief Director and shall resolve the matters related to corporate reports according to the purpose for which this society was established and the activities specified in the bylaws (Article 2 and 3).
(2) The Executive Director (planning, policy, law and ethics, academic, education, international relations, public relations, finance, editing--- supplement, etc.) and non-executive directors are appointed for efficient execution of the operation and development of this society.
5. The Board of Directors shall deliberate and decide on the following matters:
(1) Member management (certification, screening, commendation, disciplinary measures, etc.);
(2) Honorary and special member recommendation;
(3) Preparation of symposiums and conferences;
(4) Matters related to budget, settlement, and execution of this society;
(5) Establishment, operation, and supervision of branches;
(6) Establishment of subcommittees and research groups, deliberation of rules, and election of supervisors and dispatched directors;
(7) Deliberation and approval of the resolutions of each committee;
(8) Regulations related to the secretariat and matters concerning the appointment and dismissal of employees;
(9) Recommendation of the next chief director;
(10) All other matters related to the operation of this society; and
(11) Holding and preparing for the council meeting and matters decided by the council meeting.

Article 19 (Committee)

The Board of Directors has planning, academic, education, finance, publication and public relations, international relations, editorial, and advisory committees, and may establish a special committee and a provisional committee if necessary.
1. The chairperson of each committee shall be the director in charge.
2. The non-executive director shall be the chairperson and member of a special or provisional committee.
3. The chairperson shall convene each committee and report the meeting content to the president.
4. Members and assistant administrators of each committee shall be appointed by the President and approved by the Board of Directors.
5. The tasks of each committee are as follows:
(1) Planning Committee;
① Planning, operation, and management of non-commercial and commercial projects necessary for the operation of the society;
② Administrative affairs and meetings related to the secretariat;
③ Other matters that do not belong to a committee and matters that are commissioned by the Board of Directors.
(2) Academic Committee;
① Matters concerning holding symposiums, conferences, etc.;
② Matters concerning the evaluation of symposiums (excellent presentations) and matters related to the academic awards for the publication of outstanding articles in academic journals;
③ Other matters requested by the Board of Directors.
(3) Education Committee
① Matters concerning the holding and operation of training courses for regular members;
② Management of the cosmetic medicine education system;
③ Other matters requested by the Board of Directors.
(4) Policy Committee
① Matters related to domestic and foreign policies related to cosmetic medicine;
② Other matters requested by the Board of Directors.
(5) Legal and Ethics Committees
① Matters concerning amendments to the rules;
② Matters related to Article 8, clause 4;
③ Matters concerning the medical dispute litigation by members;
④ Other matters requested by the Board of Directors;
⑤ Publication/Public Relations Committee;
⑥ Publication of a newsletter, compilation, and reorganization of clinical textbooks;
⑦ Matters related to publicity and enlightenment of this society;
⑧ Collecting and organizing historical data of the society;
⑨ Creating board meeting minutes;
⑩ Other matters appointed by the Board of Directors.
(6) International Cooperation Committee
① Academic and training exchanges with domestic and foreign academic societies, associations, and hospitals related to cosmetic medicine;
② Matters related to sponsoring international academic activities by members;
③ Other matters commissioned by the Board of Directors.
(7) Editorial Committee
① Review of articles published in the Journal of Cosmetic Medicine;
② Editing and publication of the Journal of Cosmetic Medicine;
③ Other tasks related to the academic journal of this society
(8) Financial Committee
① Matters related to budget and settlement of accounts;
② Matters concerning collection of fees, contributions, and donations;
③ Other matters commissioned by the Board of Directors;
④ Matters concerning financial management and operation.
(9) Cosmetic Cooperation Committee
① Matters related to cooperation with universities, societies, associations, organizations, and businesses related to cosmetic engineering, cosmetic science, and the cosmetic industry as a non-medical cosmetic field;
② Promotion of participation in the non-cosmetic medicine field of the journal of the society.
(10) Advisory Committee
① Matters concerning appointment of consultants and advisors
② Other tasks related to the journal of the society

Article 20 (Minutes)

1. A chairperson and committee director of a general assembly, board meeting, and committee meetings shall prepare minutes and obtain the signatures of the chairperson, committee director, and signatory members for approval at the next meeting.
2. All meetings shall be video-recorded and archived in the secretariat.

Chapter 5 Finance

Article 21 (Finance)

1. The finances of this association are covered by the membership fee, annual fee, various training participation fees and registration fees, contributions, donations, and other proceeds.
2. Some expenses may be subsidized to support the operation of the branch, sub-society, and research institutes.
3. A special committee may be established and operated to raise funds for the business of this society (including for-profit and non-profit) and for efficient management.

Article 22 (Budget and Settlement)

1. The budget and settlement of accounts for each year shall be approved by the Board of Directors after deliberation by the council.
2. When it is necessary to add or change a committed budget, a resolution of the Board of Directors shall be obtained.
3. The settlement of revenue and expenditure for each year shall be reported to the general assembly after being confirmed by the council through an audit.

Article 23 (Fiscal Year)

The fiscal year of this society shall be from January 1 of each year to December 31 of the same year.

Chapter 6 Secretariat

Article 24 (Location and Office Workers)

1. In accordance with Article 10, a secretariat and office workers shall be established in order to efficiently execute the tasks of the society.
2. Matters concerning the secretariat and its workers shall be reported to the council after the decision of the Board of Directors.

Chapter 7. Supplementary Provisions

Article 25 (Amendment to the Bylaws)

The bylaws of the society may be amended or amended with the attendance of two-thirds or more of the total members of the council and the approval of two-thirds or more of the attending members.

Article 26 (Establishment of Regulations)

The regulations necessary for the execution of the affairs of this society shall be separately determined by the Board of Directors.

Article 27 (Enforcement of Detailed Regulations)

The necessary matters for the enforcement of these bylaws shall be determined by the detailed regulations.

Article 28 (Provisions Applicable Mutatis Mutandis)

Any matters not specified in this bylaw shall be subject to the articles of incorporation and general practice of the Korean Federation of Science and Technology Societies.