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Direct election of one president and two vice presidents (one each in charge of research 3 and branch offices) of the Architectural Institute of Korea

Election date and time

1. Online voting: 9:00 AM, Wednesday, February 25, 2026 - 6:00 PM, Thursday, February 26, 2026

Election place

1. Internet voting: Society website (https://www.aik.or.kr), use of PC and smart devices

Qualifications for voting rights (Article 3 of the Officer Election Regulations)

1. Regular members who have been approved as regular members for more than 5 years as of the election announcement date and have no disqualification reasons (members approved as regular members before January 14, 2021)

※ Disqualification means that, in accordance with Article 10 of the Articles of Incorporation, ‘membership will be suspended for those who have not paid membership fees for more than 2 years’ (including membership fees for 2026).

※ For members who have been approved as regular members for more than 5 years but are disqualified due to non-payment of membership dues, voting rights will be granted if they pay the unpaid membership dues (3 years' worth if unpaid for 3 years or more) by 18:00 on Wednesday, February 4, 2026, which is the relief period.

As of the election announcement date, the voting rights of regular members who have been approved by the board of directors for more than 5 years after joining are available on the society website (https://www.aik.or.kr) - You can check it through the '42nd President and Vice President Election of the Architectural Institute of Korea - Voter List'.

Eligibility for election (Articles 2 and 7 of the Officer Election Regulations)

1. President: Regular member who has served as an executive officer more than twice or as branch president
2. Vice President: Regular member who served as an officer

   ※ However, the term of office here refers to the completion of the entire term of office of the executive as stipulated in the Articles of Incorporation. If the executive resigns or is dismissed before the expiration of the term of office, the term of office shall be replaced by the executive.
   I don't think it has been served.

   ※ A person who was elected or appointed as vice president in the previous election cannot register as a candidate for president.

   ※ Branch presidents can register as candidates for branch vice president.

View the voter list and edit personal information

1. View the electoral register

   A. Viewing period: From Wednesday, January 14, 2026 to Thursday, February 26, 2026

   me. Location: Society website (https://www.aik.or.kr)'s '42nd President and Vice President Election of the Architectural Institute of Korea'

2. Modification of voter's personal information

   Please ensure that your personal information for election purposes (name, date of birth, mobile phone number, and email address) is accurately entered in the member information section of the society's website.

   go. Modification period: Until 2026:2 on Monday, February 23, 18

   me. How to edit: Log in to the society’s website and edit member information

3. Appeal

   If you find any errors or omissions in the voter list, please contact the secretariat.

   go. Application period: Until 2026:2 on Monday, February 23, 18

   B. Application method: Architectural Institute of Korea Office (Tel: 02-525-1841, Email: vote@aik.or.kr)

Candidate Registration

1. Application Period: From Friday, January 16, 2026 to Wednesday, January 21, 1, 18:00 PM
2. Application location: Architectural Institute of Korea Secretariat (located at 87 Hyoryeong-ro, Seocho-gu, Seoul)
3. How to apply: Apply by yourself or your agent (bring a power of attorney) with the required documents.

※ Required documents: Candidate registration application, candidate recommendation letter (including list of candidate recommenders), candidate pledge for fair election,
One copy of each election deposit remittance certificate and one ID photo (business card size)

※ The required document forms can be downloaded from the '42nd President and Vice President Election of the Architectural Institute of Korea - Election Bulletin Board - President and Vice President Candidate Registration Guide' on the society's website.

※ The list of candidates recommended by the Presidential candidate must be recommended by at least 25 regular members with the right to vote for officers, and the list of candidates recommended by the Vice Presidential candidate must be recommended by at least 10 regular members with the right to vote for officers.
You must obtain a recommended signature (electronic signature is also acceptable).

※ The election deposit is 300 million won for the presidential candidate and 100 million won for the vice president candidate, and there is no refund.
(Kookmin Bank 437637-01-001536 Architectural Institute of Korea/Depositor’s name: Candidate’s statement).

※ 'Guidelines for Candidate Symbol Drawing and Submission of Promotional Materials' will be individually provided to candidates upon registration.

Election main schedule

election campaign

1. ‘Election campaign’ refers to an activity aimed at making or preventing a person from being elected. However, simple expression of opinion, expression of intention, and preparation for election by a candidate are not considered election campaigns.
2. Campaigning is permitted only from the end of the candidate symbol draw to the day before the election (after the symbol draw on January 23rd - 18:00 on February 24th).
3. In addition to posting and distributing official promotional materials through the Election Commission, candidates and voters (excluding members of the Election Commission) may engage in election campaigns that fall under any of the following items.
   

   go. Email promotion to the email address registered when submitting the candidate registration application.

   me. Election campaigns using the Internet, including opening and operating a website

   all. Free personal speech or conversation in a public place targeting voters

4. Candidates and voters shall not engage in any of the following acts in relation to elections:
   

   go. An act of slandering, slandering, or spreading false information about a candidate, his or her spouse, or immediate ascendants, descendants, or siblings.

   me. Acts that interfere with the exercise of members’ rights

   all. Acts that interfere with the election affairs of the National Election Commission (illegal acts in internet voting, etc.)

   la. An act of requesting, offering, or promising to provide money or property benefits or public or private positions in connection with an election.

   mind. Promoting candidates using mobile phone text messages and smartphone messenger services

   bar. The act of producing and distributing individual promotional materials

   buy. The act of campaigning in solidarity with candidates

   ah. The act of campaigning outside of the election campaign period

5. If a member discovers an act that violates the provisions of Paragraph 4 above, he/she must report it to the Election Commission under his or her real name, and the Election Commission must not expose the reporter's identity to the outside world. The election management committee reviews the reported content and, if it is deemed to be in violation of the regulations, immediately notifies members of the decision in writing or by email and posts the fact on the society's website. Additionally, the Election Commission may take corresponding sanctions (disqualification of candidates, disciplinary action against members, etc.) for violations.
6. When a candidate requests the issuance of a voter list, the National Election Commission may provide limited personal information of the voter.
7. Other matters not covered by these regulations shall be subject to the Public Official Election Act and related regulations.

vote

1. Voting is done by anonymous secret ballot on the society's website, and in the case of on-site voting, it is also conducted on the society's website with the assistance of a voting clerk appointed by the society's secretariat staff or the election management committee.
2. Internet voting is conducted in the following order.
   

   go. Access the Architectural Institute of Korea website (http://www.aik.or.kr)

   me. “42st Architectural Institute of Korea President and Vice President Election” selection

   all. Enter your name and date of birth

   la. Select “Request to send verification code”

   mind. Check the 6-digit authentication number sent via text message to your mobile phone and enter it in the “Verification Code” field within 2 minutes.

   bar. Voting for president and vice president

   • 1 Chairman vote
   • Vice President (Research 3) 1 person vote
   • Vote by one vice president (branch manager)

   buy. Check voting completion message

3. In the case of on-site voting, voting observers may be allowed to observe the voting situation. However, candidates must select a voting observer from among those eligible to vote and report it to the Election Commission by the day before the election day.

Vote counting, announcement of elected candidates and objections

1. Vote counting is carried out by the Election Commission.
2. The winners will be announced on the society's website after 2:26 on Thursday, February 18nd.
3. Members may raise an objection to the vote count results to the Election Commission within one week after the announcement of the winner. If an objection is raised, the Election Commission must deliberate on it and immediately notify the objector of the result.

Others

1. Matters not specified in this public notice or matters requiring interpretation in relation to election notices and election campaigns shall be subject to deliberation and resolution by the National Election Commission.

Election Commission (24 members)

※ Inquiries: Architectural Institute of Korea Management Support Center (Tel: 02-525-1841, Direct: 070-5038-4222)