Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association

What Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association does

Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association (한국공인노무사회, KCCPLAA) is the nationwide professional membership body for South Korea's certified public labor attorneys (공인노무사), established in 1986 and headquartered in Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul (Sunyu-ro 54-gil 17). It operates as a non-profit legal/regulatory membership organization representing approximately 5,000 certified labor attorneys active across all South Korean provinces, and serves as the delegated examination and certification authority under the Ministry of Employment and Labor, administering the three-stage 공인노무사 qualification exam alongside ancillary credential exams (HRM Expert, Social Insurance Expert at 31,000 KRW each, and the 퇴직연금 검정시험 for retirement pension agents).

The association's product surface spans a central member portal (kcplaa.or.kr) and four dedicated sub-platforms — the Training Center (tlms.kcplaa.or.kr, currently running its 34th cohort), Competency Certification (edu.kcplaa.or.kr), Retirement Pension Exam (rpedu.kcplaa.or.kr), and an iOS/Android member app — augmented by an AI 상담 시스템 that matches clients with 421 participating counselors. Service offerings include free nationwide labor telephone counseling (노사상담센터), the Youth Labor Rights Protection Center (500+ attorneys), workplace innovation consulting (일터혁신 사업), voluntary improvement audits for SMBs, fair-hiring consulting (공정채용 컨설팅), and a member-exclusive shop for the annual 노동·사회보험 소법전 statute compilation.

Commercial mechanics combine recurring member dues (collected via CMS auto-transfer on the 5th–20th of each month), one-time exam and certification fees, mandatory continuing-education programs (보수교육) and e-learning subscriptions (이러닝센터), training-center rentals (800,000 KRW/full day, 50% member discount), the annual code-book publication, and government-delegated program budgets — including a Ministry of Education-commissioned vocational coaching program covering 588 schools (one dedicated labor attorney per school) and Ministry of Employment and Labor-delegated youth labor rights and "minimum wage guardian" activities. Distribution is multi-channel: website, mobile apps, official YouTube (@한국공인노무사회-r7f), co-listing on five government portals (고용노동부, 국민건강보험공단, 한국산업안전보건공단, 근로복지공단, 고용행정통합포털), and on-site field services via local chapters (지회) and direct branches (직할분회).

Name

Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association

Legal name

Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association

Website

https://kcplaa.or.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1986

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association is the government-delegated national professional body representing South Korea's 5,000+ certified public labor attorneys, administering licensing exams, mandatory education, and AI-matched labor counseling for workers, employers, vocational schools, and youth.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Professional Association Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (813920), Business, Professional, Labor, Political, and Similar Organizations (8139), Offices of Lawyers (54111), Labor Unions and Similar Labor Organizations (813930)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), Services-Legal Services (8111), Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDABAIAE

HR Compliance, Employment Law & Employee Relations Training

Education/Corporate Training & Professional Development/HR, Talent, DEI & People Operations Training

SECONDARYBPAHAAAD

Employment & Labor Law

Business & Public Services/Professional Services (Legal, Accounting, Consulting)/Legal Services

SECONDARYEDADAFAD

Professional & Occupational Licensing Examination Authorities

Education/Education Administration, Accreditation & Policy/Assessment, Examinations & Qualifications Authorities

Keywords

• Professional association services
• Labor law certification
• Professional training programs
• Labor consultation services
• Workplace compliance consulting

Headquarters

HQ city

Yongdungpo

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Members pay monthly dues via CMS auto-transfer (可以选择5日或20日). Dues fund association operations, member services, and public interest activities.
2. Certification & Exam Fees: Revenue from administering the Certified Public Labor Attorney qualification exam, competency certification exams (HRM Expert, Social Insurance Expert at 31,000 KRW each), and retirement pension recruiter qualification exams.
3. Education & Training: Revenue from mandatory continuing education for members, online learning center (이러닝센터) subscriptions, and training center rental fees.
4. Member-Only Shop: Sales of labor and social insurance code books (소법전) and association merchandise through the member-exclusive online shop (회원전용몰).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

The Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association is a non-profit professional membership body that administers the national Certified Public Labor Attorney qualification system, delivers mandatory continuing education and competency certification programs, and operates free labor consultation services for the South Korean public. It earns revenue from membership dues, certification and exam fees, training fees, government-commissioned consulting programs, and sales of its annual Labor and Social Insurance Code Book.

Product overview

Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association operates a multi-platform portfolio centered on its official website (kcplaa.or.kr) which serves as the primary member portal for certification applications, exam information, and member-exclusive services. Supporting the core platform are dedicated sub-platforms: the Training Center (tlms.kcplaa.or.kr) for e-learning and training management, the Competency Certification system (edu.kcplaa.or.kr) for HRM Expert and Social Insurance Expert exams, and the Retirement Pension Agent Examination Center (rpedu.kcplaa.or.kr). The association also offers an official mobile app for Android and iOS, an AI-powered consultation matching system, and the I-Labor member resource portal. Service offerings span free telephone labor consultation, youth labor rights protection (with 500+ attorneys), workplace innovation consulting, fair hiring consulting, and a member-exclusive online shop for labor law statute compilations and badges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 연수교육센터 (Training Center): Provides training and education services for certified labor attorneys including initial training programs and continuing education

Products and services

• Certified Public Labor Attorney Qualification Program (공인노무사 자격제도)
• HRM Expert Certification Exam (역량인증 - HRM 전문가)
• Social Insurance Expert Certification Exam (역량인증 - 사회보험 전문가)
• Retirement Pension Agent Certification Exam (퇴직연금 모집인 검정시험)
• Training Center E-Learning Program (연수교육센터)
• Labor Consultation Telephone Service (노사상담센터)
• AI Counselor Matching Service (AI 상담 시스템)
• Youth Labor Rights Protection Center (청소년·청년 근로권익센터)
• Workplace Innovation Consulting Program (일터혁신 사업)
• Voluntary Improvement Support Program (자율개선 지원사업)
• Fair Hiring Consulting Program (공정채용 컨설팅 사업)
• Vocational School Internship Support and Coaching Program (직업계고 현장실습 지원·코칭사업)
• Labor and Social Insurance Code Book (노동·사회보험 소법전)
• Education Center Rental (교육센터 임대)

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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App detail

Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• 하나은행 (Hana Bank)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 15 June 2026Business cooperation agreement (업무협약) signed on June 15, 2026 between Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association and Hana Bank. Part of the association's ongoing efforts to expand service networks and provide integrated financial and labor services to members and the public.
• 소상공인연합회 (Korea Federation of Small and Medium Business)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 May 2026Business cooperation agreement signed on May 29, 2026. Aims to support small business owners with labor law compliance and member services through the association's network of certified labor attorneys.
• 한국양성평등교육진흥원 (Korea Women & Family Education Development Institute)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 22 May 2026Business cooperation agreement signed on May 22, 2026. Joint initiative focusing on gender equality education and labor rights protection for women and families.
• 대한한돈협회 (Korea Pork Producers Association)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 April 2026Business cooperation agreement signed on April 27, 2026. Partnership to provide specialized labor law support to the pork industry and its workforce.
• 상명대학교 (Sangmyung University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 31 March 2026Business cooperation agreement signed on March 31, 2026 with Sangmyung University. Academic partnership likely focused on education, research, and student career development in labor law.
• 교육부 (Ministry of Education)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegated by the Ministry of Education to operate the 'Vocational School On-site Training Support & Coaching Program' (직업계고 현장실습 지원코칭 사업) for 588 schools nationwide, with 1 certified labor attorney assigned per school.
• 고용노동부 (Ministry of Employment and Labor)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDelegated by MOEL to operate the Youth Labor Rights Protection program (청소년 근로권익 보호사업), managing a nationwide network of 500+ certified labor attorneys through the Youth Labor Rights Center (청소년근로권익센터). Also delegates the 'minimum wage guardian' (최저임금 지킴이) program for low-wage youth workers.
• 고용노동부 (Ministry of Employment and Labor)coreOthersIssues the official Certified Public Labor Attorney (공인노무사) qualification certificate. The association administers the examination and training on behalf of MOEL.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Korea Patent Attorneys Association: National professional association for licensed patent attorneys in Korea with delegated authority over qualification exams, continuing education, and member services, directly paralleling KCPLAA's mandate for labor attorneys.
• Korean Bar Association: National professional membership organization for licensed attorneys in South Korea, structurally analogous to the Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association as a mandatory professional body administering qualification, training, and discipline for its licensed practitioner class.
• Korea Medical Association: Statutory professional membership organization for physicians in South Korea, comparable in its gatekeeping role over medical licensure, mandatory continuing education, and advocacy on behalf of its professional class.
• Korea Certified Public Accountant Association: National statutory professional body for certified public accountants in South Korea, operating with government-delegated authority over CPA exams, CPE, ethics, and member services — a near-mirror of KCPLAA's role for labor attorneys.

Broad incumbents

• SHRM (Society for Human Resource Management): Large US-based HR professional membership organization offering certification (SHRM-CP/SCP), training, and advocacy, broadly comparable to KCPLAA's competency certification (HRM Expert) and continuing education functions.

Regional players

• Japan Federation of Bar Associations: Japan's national federation of bar associations, functionally analogous as a legal professional body administering lawyer registration, training, and discipline, providing a regional benchmark for KCPLAA's governance and service model.
• Japan Federation of Certified Social Insurance and Labor Consultants Associations: Japan's national body for certified social insurance and labor consultants, the closest functional analog to Korean certified public labor attorneys in a neighboring market with similar labor code complexity.

Others

• Korea Employment Information Service: Government-affiliated agency operating the WorkNet employment portal and labor market research, comparable as a public-interest labor services provider that complements KCPLAA's consultation and youth labor rights programs.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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