Chapter 1 General Provisions

Article 1 (Purpose)

• The purpose of this Code of Conduct is to stipulate the standards of conduct that executives and employees must comply with in each item in order to practice the socially responsible management of Dong-A Socio Group.

Article 2 (Definition)

• (1) The executives and employees of the Dong-A Socio Group shall not engage in any act that damages the credibility and honor of the Group or its affiliated company or damages the dignity of individuals with pride, pride, and high ethical values.
• (2) The executives and employees of Dong-A Socio Group shall perform their duties in a fair and just manner and comply with laws and company rules.
• (3) Dong-A Socio Group executives and employees shall not leak information about the group and its affiliated companies to the outside without prior permission or approval.
• (4) The executives and employees of the Dong-A Socio Group shall fulfill their duties such as preventing sexual harassment to create a healthy workplace atmosphere.
• (5) The executives and employees of the Dong-A Socio Group shall fulfill their obligations of mutual respect and create a creative and autonomous working environment.
• (6) The executives and employees of Dong-A Socio Group shall not give preferential treatment to specific people due to delays, blood ties, academic ties, etc.
• (7) The executives and employees of Dong-A Socio Group shall not cause property damage to the Group and its affiliated companies by using the assets of the Group and its affiliated companies for personal purposes.

Chapter 2 Human Rights Management

Article 3 (Prohibition of Discrimination)

• We will not discriminate in the employment of all executives and employees based on gender, race, ethnicity, nationality, religion, disability, age, family status, social status, political opinion, etc. in relation to recruitment, recruitment, promotion, education, wages, benefits, etc . without reasonable reasons, and establish an organizational culture that respects the diversity of employees and employees.

Article 4 (Compliance with Working Conditions)

• In accordance with the laws and regulations of the country where the project is carried out, the legal working hours shall be complied with and the minimum wage shall be guaranteed. In addition, sufficient educational opportunities and an appropriate working environment for the performance of duties shall be provided for the development of the competencies of all employees.

Article 5 (Humane Treatment)

• We will respect the privacy of all executives and employees, thoroughly protect personal information, and do not mentally or physically coerce, abuse, or treat them unreasonably.

Article 6 (Guarantee of Freedom of Association and Collective Bargaining)

• We will respect the labor relations laws of the countries to which this Charter of Human Rights applies, and provide sufficient opportunities for communication to all executives and employees.

Article 7 (Prohibition of Forced Labor and Child Labor)

• All executives and employees shall not be forced to work against their free will by assaulting, threatening, imprisoning, etc., or by requesting ID cards or visas. In addition, child labor shall be prohibited in principle, and measures shall be taken to ensure that educational opportunities for young people are not restricted due to work.

Article 8 (Safety and Health)

• Regularly inspect the facilities, equipment, tools, etc. of the workplace so that all employees can work in a safe working environment. Appropriate measures for the purpose of preventing physical and mental risks and support plans for follow-up management shall be prepared.

Article 9 (Promotion of Employee Health)

• We will give top priority to the health and safety of our members and the community, and take measures to provide a safe working environment for all members. We will implement health promotion activities such as health checkups and musculoskeletal disease prevention programs for the health of our members.

Article 10 (Securing a Safe Workplace)

• Strengthen the health, safety, and security of employees, comply with relevant laws and related regulations (occupational safety and health regulations), and make compliance with safety rules at work places a daily routine.

Article 11 (Protection of Human Rights of Local Residents)

• Strengthen the health, safety, and security of employees, comply with relevant laws and related regulations (occupational safety and health regulations), and make compliance with safety rules at work places a daily routine.

Article 11 (Protection of Human Rights of Local Residents)

• Strengthen the health, safety, and security of employees, comply with relevant laws and related regulations (occupational safety and health regulations), and make compliance with safety rules at work places a daily routine.

Chapter 3 Environmental Management

Article 12 (Environmental Protection)

• Recognize that the environment is a valuable asset that must be preserved for the next generation, and be fully aware of environmental laws and regulations.

Article 13 (Sustainable Development)

• In the process of management decision-making, we will fulfill our responsibility to contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to solve the environmental and social problems faced by human society.

Article 14 (Environmental Management and Compliance)

• Legally required environmental permits must be obtained, and reporting obligations must be observed, and the latest revisions to laws and regulations must be continuously kept abreast of and not missed.

Article 15 (Water Resource Management)

• Recognizing the need for sustainable water environment conservation, we will seek ways to reduce and recycle, and strive to efficiently use water resources in our workplaces, improve the recycling rate, and reduce emissions.

Article 16 (Greenhouse Gas Management)

• The company shall be aware of its responsibility for the impact of its management activities on the environment, such as greenhouse gas emissions, and shall make efforts to reduce and mitigate risks related to the environment.

Article 17 (Management of Hazardous Substances)

• Regular inspections shall be conducted to prevent leakage in order to safely store, transport, use, and dispose of hazardous substances. Hazardous wastes shall be treated and discharged in accordance with laws and regulations, and efforts shall be made to reduce the amount generated.

Article 18 (Waste Management)

• Establish and operate standards for waste storage, transportation, and treatment for waste reduction and efficient recycling and efficient disposal of waste.

Article 19 (Biodiversity)

• Establish and operate standards for waste storage, transportation, and treatment for waste reduction and efficient recycling and efficient disposal of waste.

Article 20 (Disclosure of Environmental Information)

• Provide opportunities for environmental education and environmental conservation awareness for all employees, and transparently disclose environmental information generated at business sites to stakeholders of the Group.

Article 21 (Eco-friendly Supply Chain)

• In accordance with the Group Supply Chain Management Code of Conduct, the Company defines ESG responsibility compliance requirements for suppliers, contractors, and other major business partners, and operates an eco-friendly supply chain.

Chapter 4 Compliance Management

Article 22 (Prohibition of Bribery, Arrangement, Solicitation, etc.)

• Executives and employees shall not accept, solicitate, provide, or promise to provide any form of monetary or non-monetary illegal or unethical benefits or bribes from interested parties for the benefit of themselves or others.

Article 22-2 (Reporting and Handling of Bribery, Arrangement, Solicitation, etc.)

• Executives and employees who receive requests for bribery solicitation from other executives and employees or outsiders must report it through the Dong-A Socio Group's reporting system. The audit team shall take appropriate measures if necessary for the contents reported through the above reporting system.

Article 23 (Money Laundering)

• Do not engage in any acts related to money laundering by customers, partners, partners, other institutions, or individuals.

Article 24 (Taxation)

• In order to handle tax affairs transparently and fairly, the company shall comply with the tax laws of each country where the business is located and shall not evade the legitimate tax obligation given.

Article 25 (Disclosure of Information)

• Financial and non-financial information at the request of the State shall be disclosed in a timely manner in accordance with relevant laws and regulations.

Article 26 (Anti-monopoly)

• Laws and regulations that promote healthy competition, such as antimonopoly laws and fair competition laws in each country, shall be complied with. Unfair acts such as price fixing, bid-rigging, market distribution and division, abuse of dominant market position, and binding conditional transactions shall be prohibited.

Article 27 (Prohibition of Accepting Money and Goods)

• You shall not accept money, goods, or entertainment from interested parties for the purpose of enjoying unfair and unfair benefits. You shall not provide or receive money, goods, entertainment, or other personal conveniences from stakeholders such as partner companies.

Article 28 (Protection of Intellectual Property Rights)

• All intellectual property rights shall be respected and the rights shall be protected when transferring technology and know-how with partner companies.

Article 29 (Legal and Ethical Compliance)

• Investors must be trusted through ethical management and a fair business environment must be maintained. Illegal or unethical gains are prohibited.

Article 30 (Respect for Shareholders' Rights)

• Investors shall be ensured the right to express opinions and exercise voting rights at the general meeting of shareholders so that they can exercise their rights, and shall be treated fairly and equally.

Chapter 5 Compliance Management

Article 31 (Customer Safety)

• We shall not make decisions that compromise with the safety of customers in the entire process of research and development, raw material procurement, production, sales and distribution, and after-sales service.

Article 32 (Quality Control)

• We shall not engage in any acts that hinder the quality standards necessary to stably supply the best products and services to customers.

Article 33 (Provision of Complete Information)

• Provide customers with correct and useful information related to products and services to help them make correct decisions, and do not provide false or exaggerated information.

Article 34 (Protection of Personal Information)

• We will comply with relevant laws and regulations to protect the personal information of our customers, and we will not engage in any acts that may illegally infringe on the personal information of our customers.

Chapter 6 CSR

Article 35 (Contribution to the Development of the State and Local Communities)

• Executives and employees shall create social wealth and contribute to the development of the country and local communities through rational and responsible management. As a member of the local community, we humbly accept the legitimate needs of all levels of society and local residents and do our best to solve them. We actively support the social contribution activities of our employees and strive for the cultural and economic development of the local community.

Article 36 (Social Contribution)

• Actively discover the social problems facing society and mankind and actively seek solutions.

Article 37 (Stakeholder Participation)

• Identify stakeholders who are affected by or may affect the company's management and actively communicate and act on important sustainability-related issues.

Article 38 (Donations and Sponsorships)

• Charitable donations and sponsorships shall be carried out fairly in accordance with internal enforcement standards and procedures, and donations and sponsorships for political purposes shall be prohibited.

Article 39 (Creation of Shared Value)

• As a member of the local community, actively participate in various local community issues and contribute to the improvement of the welfare level and quality of life of the local community.

Chapter 7 Management System

Article 40 (Responsibilities of the Head of the Organization)

• Executives and employees and stakeholders related to their work shall be actively supported and managed to properly implement this Code of Conduct.

Article 41 (Organization and Reporting)

• An appropriate organization and reporting system for ethical risk prevention and due diligence shall be established, and responsibilities and roles shall be clarified.

Article 42 (Monitoring and Due Diligence)

• Ethical risks must be monitored at all times and a system for due diligence must be established.

Article 43 (Internal Control)

• A reporting system that can be accessed internally and externally at all times shall be established, and an appropriate internal control system such as regular or irregular audits shall be implemented.

Article 44 (Protection of Whistleblowers)

• The personal information of whistleblowers shall be protected, and necessary measures shall be taken to prevent whistleblowers from being subjected to unreasonable treatment, discrimination, or retaliation.

Article 45 (Disclosure of Violation Information)

• In order to prevent the recurrence of violations, an appropriate method shall be selected and the information shall be disclosed.

Article 46 (Education)

• The executives and employees of the Code of Conduct shall respect the meaning pursued by this Code of Conduct and disclose it in a place accessible to the executives and employees so that they can practice it.

Article 47 (Revision)

• This Code of Conduct shall be reviewed and revised regularly.