• The title of this organization is ‘Association for 4Dframe’ (Hereinafter referred to as ‘A4D’). A4D belongs to the Foundation for the Advancement of STEAM (FAS, or ‘Foundation).

• Anyone who is interested in the field of convergence science culture and convergence talent education can participate in A4D. Participants can freely express and explore, nurture the next generation through convergence creative education. A4D is established to become a platform to internationally communicate, expand, develop and exchange various ideas of such topics.

• This association carries out the following business to achieve the purpose of Article 2.
  1. Implementation of works and academic research on convergence science culture and convergence talent education
  2. International exchange of students, teachers, parents, and experts in the field of convergence science culture and convergence talent education
  3. Operation of activities/programs/project academies for fostering next-generation convergence talents
  4. Teacher and leader training for convergence science culture and convergence education, creative talent development
  5. Publication of various outputs of A4D as e-journals, SNS channels, publications, etc.

• The secretariat of A4D is located in the Foundation.

• Members of this Association are divided into Regular Members, Lifetime Members, and Associate Members.
  1. Qualifications of a Regular Member: A person who falls under one of the following categories among Associate Members
     1. An adult who actively participates in the purpose of A4D among Associate Members and pay the annual membership fee
     2. An adult associate member who pays the annual fee as a winner of a competition hosted by the FAS
     3. A Minor associate member who have won a competition hosted by the FAS (Annual fee waived).
  2. Lifetime Member: A person who has been approved by the board of directors as a Regular Member who has actively participated in the activities of the Association for a certain period of time and paid Lifetime Membership fees
  3. Associate Member: Children, students, parents, teachers, and experts who are interested in convergence science culture and convergence education-related fields who agree with the purpose of this society and have joined the society website

• Regular Members of this Association have the following rights and duties.
  1. The rights of Regular Members of this Association are as follows.
     1. Right to attend, vote and speak at general meetings
     2. Right to vote for executives and right to be elected as one
     3. Participation in events hosted by the Association and subscription to published journals
  2. The duties of Regular Members of this association are as follows.
     1. Obligation to comply with related regulations and resolutions of the Association
     2. Obligation to pay membership fees, however, membership fees are exempted for minor Regular Members

• Members can withdraw freely according to their will.
• If a member falls under any of the following reasons, they are deemed to have withdrawn automatically
  1. In case of damage to the reputation of the Association and hindering the performance of its purpose
  2. If a Member who has not complied with the obligations of a member for 2 years or longer.

• This association has the following executives.
  1. Up to 10 directors (including the Chairman and Vice Chairman)
  2. 2 auditors

1. Chairman and auditors are appointed at the general meeting.
2. Vice Chairman is appointed by the Chairman, and executives are appointed by Chairman and Vice Chairman.
3. An advisor shall be a person who has served as Chairman
4. The head of the committee belonging to the Association is appointed by the Chairman.
5. Sub-election of executives shall be made within two months from the date of vacancy.

1. The term of the Chairman and Directors shall be three years, but they may be reappointed or reelected.
2. Auditors shall serve for a term of two years, but may be reappointed.
3. The term of the head of the committee belonging to the Association shall be three years, but may be reappointed.
4. The term of executives appointed by supplementary election shall be the remaining period of the predecessor.

1. The Chairman represents the Association, oversees business affairs, and serves as the chairman of the general meeting and board of directors.
2. In the event of the absence of the Chairman, the Vice Chairman takes over the duties in the order of seniority among the Vice Chairmen.
3. Directors decide on business matters of this association and handle matters entrusted by the board of directors.
4. Auditors may request to convene a meeting to audit and report on the accounting and operation of the Association, and to express their opinions.
5. Advisors advise on the duties of the president and the board of directors and the business of the society.

1. The Editorial Board and the Ethics Committee are established to carry out No.5 objectives of this association in the Article 3.
2. The operating regulations of each committee are determined by the detailed regulations.

• The general meeting and the board of directors meeting are held as official meetings, and the following matters will be resolved in these meetings.
  1. The general meeting decides on the election of the Chairman and auditors, amendments to the regulations, and other important matters.
  2. The Board of Directors obtains the Foundation's approval by reviewing the Association’s business execution, business plans and budgets, business reports, and settlement of accounts.

1. The General Assembly is the highest decision-making body and is composed of Regular Members of the Association.
2. A Regular General Assembly is held once a year, and an extraordinary general meeting is convened by the Chairman as needed.
3. The Chairman must notify the general meeting agenda, date, time, venue (or online format), etc. 7 days before the General Assembly.

1. The General Assembly opens with the attendance of a majority of registered members, and resolutions are made with the consent of a majority of the members present. However, in case of a tie, the Chairman decides.
2. The voting right of the general meeting may be delegated in writing to other members present. In this case, the document must be submitted to the Chairman before the general meeting.

1. The board of directors can be convened by the Chairman at the request of the Chairman or one-third of the executives.
2. The purpose must be specified and notified to each director 7 days prior to the convening of the board of directors.

• The proceedings and results of the proceedings of the board of directors and the general meeting shall be recorded in minutes, and the Chairman and three of the participating executives shall affix their names and seals.

• The expenses of the Association shall be covered by the following finances.
  1. Membership fee and lifetime membership fee
  2. FAS donations

• Membership fees for full members and lifetime members of the Association shall be determined with the approval of the general meeting through the resolution of the board of directors.

1. The fiscal year shall follow the fiscal year of the Foundation.
2. The auditor prepares an audit report for the previous year within three months after the end of the fiscal year and reports it to the general meeting after a resolution by the board of directors.

1. The Chairman prepares a business plan and budget one month before the start of each fiscal year, and obtains the approval of the board of directors and the Foundation.
2. After the end of each fiscal year, the Chairman prepares a business report and budget and settlement statement, undergoes audit, and obtains a resolution from the board of directors and approval from the Foundation.

• When changing the Regulations of the Association, it is proposed by the proposal of the Chairman or one-third or more of the Regular Members, and the proposed amendment to the Regulations is decided at the board of directors or General Assembly after being notified for at least two weeks, and the decision is immediately announced to all members and becomes effective thereafter.

• When dissolving or merging the Association, a resolution must be reached with the consent of at least 3/4 of the Regular Members at the general meeting.

• In case of dissolution of the Association, the remaining property will be reverted to the Foundation.

• Matters necessary for the operation of the Association other than the provisions of this Regulations may be stipulated by the resolution of the Board of Directors.

• Amendments to the detailed enforcement rules of this Regulation are proposed by the Chairman, confirmed after deliberation and resolution by the Association, and take effect immediately upon confirmation.

• These Regulations shall take effect on the date of resolution at the general meeting of promoters of the ‘International Society for the Next Generation Frontiers’ (NGF).

• The term of office of the first executive is 3 years from the date of permission for establishment. However, the audit is for 2 years.

• The purpose of these Detailed Regulations is to stipulate matters entrusted in the articles of incorporation of the Association for 4Dframe (A4D, hereinafter referred to as the Association) and matters necessary for their implementation.

1. Members of this society are Regular Members, Lifetime Members, and Associate Members.
2. Associate Members are those who agree to the purpose of this society and join via our website.
3. A regular Member is a person who has been approved by paying the annual membership fee after signing up as an associate member or a winner of a competition hosted by the Foundation among Associate Members.
4. Lifetime Members are regular members or organization/institution members who have actively participated in the society's activities and paid Lifetime membership fees.

1. Regular Members must pay an annual membership fee of KRW 30,000. However, student members, including graduate students, have an annual membership fee of KRW 10,000.
2. A Lifetime Member is a member who has paid a lifetime membership fee of KRW 500,000 for an individual and a predetermined donation for a group.
3. Minor Regular Members are exempted from paying annual membership fees.
4. Members who have not paid the annual membership fee are limited in benefits for Regular Members, such as conference registration, reward recommendation and recommendation qualifications, committee qualifications and election (voting rights).
5. Changes in membership fees and donations are determined by the board of directors and approved by the General Assembly.

1. The Editorial Board is set up to achieve the business objectives of Article 3 Subparagraphs 1 and 5 of the Regulations of the Association.
2. The Editorial Board is composed as follows.
   1. 1 Chairperson (however, up to 2 persons when co-editing)
   2. 1 secretary (editorial director)
   3. Maximum number of members is 10, domestic and international members are limited to 5 each.

1. This committee is in charge of the following tasks.
   1. All matters for the publication of the academic journal
   2. All matters for the publication of other academic publications
   3. Matters delegated by the Society for other editing fields
2. The Editorial Board is in charge of all tasks for manuscript review.
   1. Regular notice of manuscript recruitment (On Association’s website)
   2. Receipt of manuscript
   3. Manuscript review (separate review regulations are in place)

1. In order to achieve the business objectives of Article 3, Subparagraphs 2, 3, and 4 of the Regulations of the Association, the Academic Committee and its affiliated subcommittees are established.
2. The Academic Committee is composed as follows.
   1. 1 chairperson
   2. 1 secretary (academic director)
   3. Up to 12 members (including subcommittee and secretary)
   4. Academic Conference Committee (the chairperson appoints teachers, parents, and children members)

• This committee oversees the following tasks.
  1. All matters related to the operation of academic conferences and academic divisions
  2. Matters concerning academic development and operation of the academic award committee
  3. Matters delegated by other academic societies

1. The Ethics Committee is established to achieve the purpose of Article 12 of the Regulations of the Association.
2. The Ethics Committee is composed as follows.
   1. 1 Chairperson
   2. 1 secretary (journal editor-in-chief)
   3. Up to 9 members

• This committee oversees the following tasks.
  1. Matters concerning the establishment and operation of systems related to research ethics
  2. Investigation, judgment and follow-up measures regarding violations of research ethics by members
  3. Preventive education and various measures for fraud and inappropriate behavior related to ethics within the society

• All committees of this Association may have separate operating regulations for the performance of their duties.

• These Detailed Regulations are effective from the date of approval by the board of directors of the Association.

Addendum

1. These Detailed Regulations are effective from 16 December, 2022
2. These Detailed Regulations are effective from 16 June, 2023.