Articles of incorporation

Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation
Articles of Incorporation

Established:
February 27, 2004
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119)
Revised:
January 19, 2005
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-1)
June 12, 2008
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-2)
March 20, 2009
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-3)
June 21, 2011
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-4)
March 06, 2013
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-5)
March 22, 2016
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-6)
March 10, 2017
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-7)
October 7, 2019
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-8)
September 27, 2023
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-9)
April 21, 2025
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-10)
August 20, 2025
(Ministry of Health and Welfare Permission No.119-11)

Article 1 [Name] The name of the legal person is “Incorporated Foundation Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation” also known as “Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation”(acronymized and referred to hereinafter as “KIMEE”) in English.

Article 2 [Purpose] KIMEE’s purpose is to conduct business aimed at improving the quality of medical-related services and ensuring quality of medical personnel based on KIMEE’s ideology of enhancing people’s medical welfare and public health.〈revised March 10, 2017; October 7, 2019〉

Article 3 [Business]
(1) To achieve the purpose stipulated in Article 2, KIMEE shall conduct the following businesses:

    • 1. Matters regarding evaluation of medical education curricula (including pre-medical education, basic biomedical education, post-graduate medical education, continuous education), education institutions and education programs〈revised March 10, 2017〉
    • 2. Matters regarding policy research and development concerning the Korean Medical Licensing Examination〈revised March 10, 2017〉
    • 3. Matters regarding policy research and development concerning medical license〈revised March 10, 2017〉
    • 4. Matters regarding policy research and development concerning medical specialist examination〈revised March 10, 2017〉
    • 5. Matters regarding policy research and development concerning granting, maintenance, management and other aspects of medical specialist qualifications〈revised March 10, 2017〉
    • 6. Matters regarding accreditation of medical colleges and medical schools (including newly founded medical education institutions)〈revised March 20, 2009; October 7, 2019〉
    • 7. Supporting research related with medical education
    • 8. Work requested by the government and related entities as being necessary in connection with medical education〈revised March 10, 2017〉
    • 9. Other work necessary to achieve KIMEE’s purpose (such as matters regarding evaluation and accreditation of medical schools outside Korea)〈revised March 10, 2017〉

(2) In principle, all output generated by KIMEE’s purposed business is provided free of charge to the beneficiary, notwithstanding, however, that the expenses incurred in the course of conducting KIMEE’s purposed business may be borne by the beneficiary.〈revised March 10, 2017〉
(3) When providing output of KIMEE’s purposed business, no unfair discrimination is allowed based on the beneficiary’s place of birth, associated school, profession or other social conditions.〈revised March 10, 2017〉

Article 4 [Secretariat] The office of KIMEE is located at 32 Mugyo-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul, Korea.〈revised March 6, 2013; March 10, 2017; August 20, 2025〉

Article 5 [Classification of Property] (1) KIMEE’s property is separated into basic property and ordinary property, and managed accordingly.
(2) Basic property consists of property existing at the time of incorporation and any other property acquired thereafter and included in basic property by resolution of the Board of Directors.
(3) Ordinary property refers to all property other than the basic property stipulated in Article 5(2).
(4) The list of basic property is provided as Table 1.

Article 6 [Management of Property] (1) When KIMEE’s basic property is to be sold, gifted, leased, exchanged, provided as collateral, or otherwise disposed; or when KIMEE’s right or obligation pertaining to its basic property is to be renounced, a resolution by its Board of Directors passed with an affirmative vote by at least two-thirds of all Board members is necessary.
(2) Matters regarding maintenance, operation and management of basic and ordinary property other than those stipulated in Article 6(1) are to be determined by the Board of Directors.

Article 7 [Management of Funds] Fund(s) may be established to finance the operational cost of KIMEE. Matters necessary for the establishment and management of such funds shall be governed by separate regulations established through resolution by the Board of Directors.

Article 8 [Sources of Operational Funds] The operating costs of KIMEE shall be funded by gains generated from its basic property and funds, business income and other income.

Article 9 [Appropriation of Earned Surplus] Any surplus left at the closing of each fiscal year shall first be used to pay down any losses brought forward from the previous year. Any remaining amount of surplus may be used to repay loans, contribute to funds or carried forward to the following fiscal year as resolved by the Board of Directors.

Article 10 [Reporting of Business Results and Business Plan, etc.] Within two months after closing of each fiscal year, KIMEE shall report the following documents to the Minister of Health and Welfare following a resolution by the KIMEE Board of Directors, notwithstanding, however, that matters regarding medical education accreditation shall be reported to the Minister of Education and the Minister of Health and Welfare.〈revised June 21, 2011; March 10, 2017〉

    • 1. one (1) copy of the following year’s business plan and budget statement
    • 2. one (1) copy of the current year’s business results and closed financial statements
    • 3. one (1) copy of the list of property as of the end of the current business year

Article 11 [Fiscal Year] KIMEE shall follow the fiscal year of the Korean government.

Article 12 [Compensation of Officers] KIMEE does not pay compensation to its officers other than Standing Directors dedicated to the operation of KIMEE’s business, notwithstanding, however, that it may compensate officers for actual expenses incurred when necessary.

Article 13 [Use and Lease of Property] KIMEE cannot lease or allow the use of its property without receiving reasonable consideration to any person who is in any of the following relations with KIMEE. Even in the case of a person other than those mentioned below, KIMEE shall not lease or permit use of its property without receiving reasonable consideration unless such lease or permission is recognized as justifiable based on KIMEE’s purpose stipulated in Article 2.

    • 1. Fund contributor to KIMEE
    • 2. Officer of KIMEE
    • 3. Person who is family or relative of a KIMEE officer or a legal entity which has such person as its officer
    • 4. Person with a close relationship to KIMEE’s property

Article 14 [Type and Number of Officers] KIMEE shall have the following officers.

    • 1. Chairperson: one (1) person
    • 2. President: one (1) person
    • 3. Vice President: no more than five (5) persons [including one (1) Executive Vice President]
    • 4. Director: no more than twenty-three (23) persons (excluding the Chairperson, President and Executive Vice President)〈revised: June 12, 2008; March 22, 3016; April 21, 2025〉
    • 5. Auditor: two (2) persons

Article 15 [Appointment and Term of Chairperson] (1) The Chairperson shall be elected by the Board of Directors among senior members of the medical education community who are recommended by the Chairperson Candidate Recommendation Committee.〈newly inserted: March 10, 2017〉
(2) The Chairperson is elected by affirmative vote of at least two-thirds of all Board members. The Chairperson’s term is three (3) years. A Chairperson may serve consecutive terms.〈revised: March 10, 2017〉
(3) In the event the Chairperson position becomes vacant, a succeeding Chairperson shall be elected without delay.〈newly inserted: March 10, 2017〉
(4) The Chairperson Candidate Recommendation Committee performs duties including recruiting, reviewing and recommending candidates for the Chairperson position.〈newly inserted: March 10, 2017〉
(5) Matters regarding the composition and operation of the Chairperson Candidate Recommendation Committee are to be determined separately.〈newly inserted: March 10, 2017〉

Article 16 [Appointment and Term of President and Vice-President] (1) The President is elected by affirmative vote of at least half of all Board members among experts with knowledge and experience regarding medical education and accreditation. The President’s term is three (3) years. A President may serve consecutive terms.〈revised: March 10, 2017〉
(2) The Vice-President is recommended by the President and appointed through resolution by the Board of Directors. One (1) Executive Vice President serves as an ex officio Director.〈revised: March 22, 2016〉
(3) In the event the President’s position becomes vacant, the Executive Vice President shall perform duties on the President’s behalf.〈revised: March 22, 2016〉
(4) Matters regarding the recruitment and qualifications of President candidates are to be determined separately.〈newly inserted: September 27, 2023〉

Article 17 [Appointment and Term of Director and Auditor] (1) Directors include ex officio directors, government representatives (person recommended by the Minister of Health and Welfare and the Minister of Education) and public interest representatives. (one Director each representing the education field, media, legal profession and medical-related consumer organizations, respectively)〈revised: March 10, 2017; April 21, 2025〉
(2) Ex officio Directors consist of the following persons:

    • 1. President of the Korean Medical Association and five (5) persons recommended by the President of the Korean Medical Association
    • 2. President of the Korean Hospital Association and one (1) person recommended by the President of the Korean Hospital Association〈revised: January 19, 2005〉
    • 3. President of the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences and one (1) person recommended by the President of the Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
    • 4. President of the Korea Association of Medical Colleges and two (2) persons recommended by the President of the Korea Association of Medical Colleges〈revised: Mar 20, 2009; April 21, 2025〉
    • 5. President of the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute
    • 6. One (1) person recommended by the President of the Korean Council on Medical Education〈revised: January 19, 2005〉
    • 7. President of the Korean Society of Medical Education
    • 8. KIMEE President and Executive Vice President〈newly inserted: March 10, 2017〉
    • 9. One (1) representative of the Korean Association of Medical College Students〈newly inserted: April 21, 2025〉

(3) KIMEE may appoint a Standing Director dedicated to overseeing the purposed business of KIMEE. The Chairperson appoints the Standing Director among Directors through resolution by the Board of Directors.
(4) Auditors are appointed by the Board of Directors with affirmative vote from at least half of all Board members.〈revised: March 10, 2017〉
(5) If a Director or Auditor position becomes vacant during his/her term, an appointment shall be made within two months of the date of vacancy. If the term of a Director or Auditor is to expire, an appointment shall be made at least 1 month before the end of the term.〈revised: March 10, 2017〉
(6) The term of Director and Auditor is three (3) years with the possibility of serving consecutive terms, notwithstanding, however, that in the case of ex-officio Directors, their terms shall coincide with the term of his/her original office (except for the Chairperson). The term of officers appointed to fill vacancies shall be the remaining term of his/her predecessor.〈revised: March 10, 2017〉

Article 18 [Dismissal of Officers] Officers may be dismissed by resolution of the Board of Directors with affirmative vote from at least two-thirds of all Directors in any of the following cases:

    • 1. When the honor of KIMEE has been damaged due to violation of KIMEE Articles of Incorporation or regulations
    • 2. When grave loss has been inflicted upon KIMEE intentionally or by negligence
    • 3. When an officer cannot conduct his/her duties due to other reasons

Article 19 [Duties of Officers] (1) The Chairperson calls the Board of Directors meeting and presides over such meetings as its chairperson.
(2) The President represents KIMEE and oversees its business.〈newly inserted: March 10, 2017〉
(3) Directors attend Board of Directors meetings and deliberate and resolve on matters regarding KIMEE’s business.
(4) Auditors perform the following duties:〈newly inserted: March 10, 2017〉

    • 1. Audit the property situation of KIMEE
    • 2. Inspect matters regarding KIMEE’s operation and its business
    • 3. Report to the Board of Directors on matters of Subparagraphs 1 and 2 above〈revised: March 10, 2017〉
    • 4. Attend and express opinions at the Board of Directors meetings

Article 20 [Function of Board of Directors] The Board of Directors deliberates and resolves on the following matters:

    • 1. Matters regarding KIMEE’s budget, financial closing, borrowing as well as acquisition, disposal and management of property
    • 2. Matters regarding revision of the Articles of Incorporation
    • 3. Matters regarding the dissolution of KIMEE
    • 4. Appointment and dismissal of officers
    • 5. Approval of business plan
    • 6. Other matters proposed to the Board of Directors by the Chairperson

Article 21 [Convocation of Board Meetings] (1) Regular Board meetings are called twice a year, once each during the first and the second half of the year. Extraordinary Board meetings are called by the Chairperson upon demand by the Chairperson or by at least one half of all Directors.
(2) The Chairperson must notify each Director of the convening of a board meeting at least seven (7) days prior to the meeting accompanied by a specified meeting agenda.
(3) When necessary, the Auditor may demand convocation of a Board meeting by submitting the meeting purpose and reasons for convocation in writing to the Chairperson. In the event the Chairperson fails to call a Board meeting without delay, the Auditor who has demanded convocation may convoke a Board meeting.

Article 22 [Quorum for Board of Directors Resolutions] (1) The Board of Directors has quorum with a simple majority attendance and may resolve with a simple majority affirmative vote of attending directors. In the event of a tie, the Chairperson determines the result.
(2) Directors may delegate his/her attendance and voting rights to the Chairperson through a power of attorney. However, such delegations cannot exceed half of the members of the Board of Directors.

Article 23 [Reasons to Exclude Directors from Voting] When the Board of Directors deliberates and resolves on the following matters, the Director at issue cannot participate in the voting:

    • 1. Appointment or dismissal of him/herself as officer
    • 2. Matters involving transaction of money and/or property that involves him/herself

Article 24 [Resolution in Writing] (1) Among the matters under Article 20, Subparagraph 6, those considered to be minor by the Chairperson may be resolved by written vote, notwithstanding, however, that the Chairperson must report matters regarding the resolution at the first Board of Directors Meeting convened after the resolution in writing.
(2) Resolution in writing is not allowed regarding matters requiring permission or approval by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.

Article 25 [Minutes] (1) Meeting minutes shall be written regarding the business of the Board of Directors.
(2) All attending Directors are to sign the meeting minutes in their own handwriting in a manner where their name is discernable. When the minutes consist of two (2) pages or more, signatures or personal seals are required on adjoining edges, notwithstanding, however, that the Board of Directors may collectively elect three (3) Directors among attending Directors and have them execute the signing or sealing of adjoining edges as representatives.

Article 26 [Composition and Function of the Executive Committee] (1) The President establishes and maintains an Executive Committee to assist his/her work.
(2) The Executive Committee consists of no more than fifteen (15) members, appointed by the President, notwithstanding, however, that the Executive Committee must include members recommended by Korean Medical Association, Korean Hospital Association, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences, Korea Association of Medical Colleges and the Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute.
(3) The Executive Committee assists the President regarding the following matters:

      • 1. Matters regarding execution of business
      • 2. Matters regarding business planning as well as writing of the budget and financial closing statements
      • 3. Matters delegated by the Chairperson or Board of Directors
      • 4. Matters regarding the management and operation of assets
      • 5. Matters regarding hiring and dismissal of employees
      • 6. Matters regarding administrative work and accounting
      • 7. Other matters proposed by the President〈moved from previous Article 27: September 27, 2023〉

Article 27 [Composition and Function of the Steering Committee] (1) The President establishes and maintains a Steering Committee for the purpose of executing resolutions made by the Executive Committee.
(2) The Steering Committee consists of the President and Vice Presidents, with the President serving as the Chairperson of the Steering Committee.
(3) The Steering Committee performs the following matters:

      • 1. Execution of matters resolved by the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee
      • 2. Planning and execution of KIMEE business
      • 3. Inspecting the progress of KIMEE’s purposed business
      • 4. Reporting to the Executive Committee regarding matters related with KIMEE business
      • 5. Other matters needed for performing KIMEE’s work〈above Article newly inserted: September 27, 2023〉

Article 28 [Project Groups and Various Committees] (1) The President establishes and maintains the Accreditation Board for Basic Medical Education for the purpose of performing KIMEE’s purposed business.
(2) The President may establish and maintain project groups and committees necessary for performing KIMEE’s purposed business.
(3) The term of members of each project group or committee is three (3) years and members are allowed to serve consecutive terms.
(4) Matters regarding the composition and operation of each project group or committee are to be separately determined.
(5) The President may establish and maintain special committees when necessary for performing special business of KIMEE.

Article 29 [Secretariat] (1) The President may establish and maintain a secretariat to execute the administrative affairs of KIMEE and may hire employees.
(2) Matters regarding the job structure of the Secretariat or necessary matters regarding the hiring, promotion, compensation and work of employees shall be defined by a separate regulation through resolution of the Board of Directors.

Article 30 [Revision of the Articles of Incorporation] Revision of KIMEE’s Articles of Incorporation requires a resolution by the Board of Directors with an affirmative vote by at least two-thirds of all Directors, followed by permission of the Minister of Health and Welfare.〈revised: June 21, 2011〉

Article 31 [Enacting Regulation] Regulations necessary to execute KIMEE business shall be enacted separately by the Executive Committee.

Article 32 [Reporting Dissolution] Dissolution of KIMEE requires Board of Directors consent with the affirmative vote of at least three-quarters of all Directors, followed by reporting of such dissolution to the Minister of Health and Welfare.〈revised: June 21, 2011〉

Article 33 [Appropriation of Remaining Property] Any remaining property at the time of KIMEE’s dissolution shall be donated to the state, local government entity or a public interest non-profit organization according to resolution by the Board of Directors and subsequent approval by the Minister of Health and Welfare.〈revised: June 21, 2011〉

Article 34 [Announcement and Disclosure] Yearly donations received and actual usage are disclosed on the Internet website of KIMEE.〈newly inserted: June 21, 2011〉

Article 35 [Application of Other Rules Mutatis Mutandis] Provisions of the Korean Civil Act regarding incorporated foundations and the “Rules on the Establishment and Supervision of Non-profit Organizations under the Ministry of Health and Welfare or its Subordinate Entities” shall apply mutatis mutandis to matters not stipulated in these Articles of Incorporation.〈revised: June 21, 2011〉

Addendum (February 27, 2004)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minster of Health and Welfare.
(2) [Officers] The Officers as of the establishment of KIMEE are as shown in Table 2.
(3) [Term] For the sake of ensuring continuity of KIMEE’s work, in the case of inaugural officers appointed at the time when these Articles of Incorporation entered into force, notwithstanding the term of officers being three (3) years, half of the inaugural officers may be given a term of one (1) year and six (6) months.

Addendum (January 19, 2005)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Addendum (June 12, 2008)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs.

Addendum (March 20, 2009)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health, Welfare and Family Affairs.

Addendum (June 21, 2011)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Addendum (March 6, 2013)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Addendum (March 22, 2016)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Addendum (March 10, 2017)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Addendum (October 7, 2019)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Addendum (September 27, 2023)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Addendum (April 21, 2025)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

Addendum (August 20, 2025)
(1) [Enforcement Date] These Articles of Incorporation will take effect from the time of permission by the Minister of Health and Welfare.

List of Basic Property

[unit: Korean won]

Type(usage) Quantity Valuation Comment
Cash (contribution to the foundation) 300,000,000

List of the Board of Directors of
the Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation (KIMEE)
(as of February 2004)

Name Professional Background
Se-Gon Kim Vice President, Korean Medical Association
Young-Moo Roh Vice President, Korean Medical Association
Professor, College of Medicine, Korean University
Chang-ki Hong President, Korean Council on Medical Education
Chairperson, Accreditation Board for Medical Education in Korea
Honorary Professor, College of Medicine, Ulsan University
Yun-Ung Go President, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
Professor, College of Medicine, Yonsei University
Sejong Kim Chairperson, Korean Association of Deans of Medical Colleges
Dean of College of Medicine, Yonsei University
Sang-Ho Baek President, Korea Health Personnel Licensing Examination Institute
Honorary Professor, College of Medicine, Seoul National University
Pock Soo Kang President, Korean Society of Medical Education
Professor, College of Medicine, Yeungnam University
Yoon Hyung Park Director of Planning, Korean Medical Association
Professor, College of Medicine, Soonchunhyang University
Yong Bum Yoon Academic Director, Korean Medical Association
Professor, College of Medicine, Seoul National University
Yong-Jin Kwon Social Participation Director, Korean Medical Association
Dong-Ik Chang President, Korean Association of Internal Medicine Private Practitioners
Yeong-Myeong Kim (former) President, Korean Council on Medical Education
(former) President, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
Je-Geun Ji Honorary Professor, College of Medicine, Seoul National University
(former) President, Korean Academy of Medical Sciences
Suk-Joon Oh Chair of the Standardization and Training, Korean Hospital Association
Professor, College of Medicine, Hallym University
Jong-Wook Lee Dean, College of Medicine, Seoul National University
(former) President of the Korean Association of Deans of Medical Colleges
Hyeon-Cheong Lee Secretary General, Korean Council for University Education
Byung-Hoon Ahn Vice-President, Chonsun Ilbo
Sang-Hyun Song Judge, International Criminal Court
Professor, College of Law, Seoul National University

◇ Auditors

Name Professional Background
Sung Nack Lee Chair Professor, College of Medicine, Aju University
(former) President of the Korean Society for Medical Education
Il-Seop Kim Vice President of Management, Ewha Womans University
(former) President, Korea Accounting Research Institute