한국청소년활동진흥원

What 한국청소년활동진흥원 does

한국청소년활동진흥원 (Korea Youth Work Agency, KYWA) is a Korean public institution established in 2014 under the Youth Activities Promotion Act and operating under the supervision of the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family. The organization serves as the sole national-level body responsible for quality assurance and infrastructure in out-of-school youth activities, targeting Korean youth aged 9-24 (born 2002-2017) as well as schools, youth organizations, and youth leaders/facility workers. Its mandate covers the full lifecycle of youth activity provision: certification, facility operation, leader qualification, volunteer coordination, international exchange, and safety oversight.

KYWA's core offerings are organized around an integrated digital platform-plus-facility architecture. The e-Youth portal (youth.go.kr) functions as the primary hub, integrating the youth activity certification system under Article 35 of the Act, the DOVOL volunteer platform, the International Youth Achievement Award program (bronze/silver/gold with paid expedition tiers), the youth leader comprehensive information system, the after-school academy, the KOSE online safety education system, and YouthDATA — an open data platform. The Youth Activity Core Competency Measurement System (survey.kywa.or.kr) provides standardized competency assessment. Physical delivery occurs through seven specialized national youth training facilities — central Cheonan, Pyeongchang, space (Goheung), bio-life (Gimje), ocean (Yeongdeok), future environment (Bonghwa), and ecology (Busan) — complemented by 17 city/province Youth Activity Promotion Centers and a unified integrated booking platform (booking.kywa.or.kr).

KYWA's revenue model is dominated by government budget allocation, supplemented by per-participant facility usage fees (e.g., 154,400 KRW per student for 2-night/6-meal Pyeongchang programs in 2026), certification and leader-qualification examination fees, and ad hoc subsidies for low-income youth. Recent strategic extensions include ESG corporate partnerships, KOICA-funded international programs for African youth leaders (2025-2027), and a module-type certification operating system launched July 2026. The organization held ISO 45001:2018 certification as of October 2025 and consecutive Grade A in the Personal Information Protection Level Assessment.

Name

한국청소년활동진흥원

Legal name

한국청소년활동진흥원

Website

https://kywa.or.kr

Company type

Private

Founded year

2014

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

한국청소년활동진흥원 (KYWA) is a Korean public institution under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family that operates 7 national youth training facilities and 17 provincial centers, providing certified youth activity programs, volunteer services, leader training, and international exchange for Korean youth aged 9-24, schools, and youth organizations.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Youth Development Public Services

NAICS

Educational Support Services (611710), All Other Schools and Instruction (61169), Child and Youth Services (62411)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Student Support Hotlines & Digital Wellbeing Tools (EDAJAIAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Student Wellness & Prevention Programs (Substance Use, Sexual Health, Bullying) (EDAJAIAG), Youth & Young Adult Workforce Programs (Out-of-School Youth) (EDAAAOAD)

Keywords

• Youth activity programs
• Youth training facilities
• Youth certification services
• Youth volunteer programs
• Youth leader training

Headquarters

HQ city

Seoul (Seodaemun-gu)

HQ country

South Korea

HQ region

Asia

Offices8 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Government Budget & Public Funding: KYWA is a government-affiliated public institution under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (성평등가족부). Core operations are funded through national and local government budgets, with periodic disclosures of public management indicators.
2. National Youth Facility Usage Fees: Revenue from school groups and organizations using the 7 national youth training facilities. Fees are standardized per person per program (e.g., 2026 rate: 154,400 KRW per student for 2-night/6-meal program at Pyeongchang facility).
3. Youth Activity Program Registration & Certification Fees: Revenue from the youth training activity certification system and youth leader qualification examination fees.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

한국청소년활동진흥원 (KYWA) is a South Korean public institution that operates seven national youth training facilities and provides certified youth activity programs, youth leader qualification systems, volunteer platforms, and international youth exchange programs. It also runs the e-Youth digital portal, integrated booking system, and YouthDATA platform to coordinate youth services nationwide. The organization delivers residential training programs, after-school academies, safety education, and competency measurement for Korean youth aged 9-24.

Product overview

KYWA operates a unified platform-plus-modules architecture centered on the e청소년 (youth.go.kr) portal, which serves as the primary hub integrating youth activity information, certification, volunteer services, international exchange, and safety education. Key sub-products include the DOBOL (두볼) volunteer platform, the 청소년수련활동인증제 certification system, the 국제청소년성취포상제 award program, the 청소년활동핵심역량 측정시스템 survey platform, the 청소년지도자종합정보시스템 leader management system, and the KOSE safety education platform. Seven national training facilities (국립수련시설) — including the central, Pyeongchang, space, bio-life, marine, future environment, and ecology centers — function as physical delivery points for KYWA's programs. The youth data platform (YouthDATA) and the integrated booking system (booking.kywa.or.kr) serve as cross-cutting data and reservation infrastructure.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• e청소년 (e-Youth): Digital platform for youth activity information services, volunteer management, and certification
• YouthDATA
• DOVOL
• KYWA형 PBL사업

Products and services

• 국립중앙청소년수련원 (National Central Youth Training Center)

Quantifiable outcome

• Annual certification cycles for 268+ batches of youth training programs through the certification system
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• 한국국제협력단 (KOICA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KOICA-KYWA Global Training Program for African Continent Youth Leaders Digital Competency Strengthening (2025-2027, 2nd year in 2026). A capacity-building initiative for youth leaders from developing countries, combining KOICA funding with KYWA's youth development expertise.
• 성평등가족부 (Ministry of Gender Equality and Family)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KYWA operates as a government-affiliated public institution under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (성평등가족부). The ministry provides policy oversight, budget allocation, and regulatory authority over KYWA's youth activity programs, certifications, and facility operations.
• 협력기업 (ESG Corporate Partners)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2026KYWA recruits corporate partners for ESG-linked cooperation programs at national youth facilities. Key strengths promoted: (1) National responsibility infrastructure, (2) Youth activity expertise, (3) Nationwide execution capability. Recruiting through 2026-11-30.
• 대한적십자사 (Korean Red Cross)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe 심폐소생술 및 응급처치 training course offered through KYWA's traveling safety education program (찾아가는 청소년활동 안전교육) may count toward certification programs managed by the Korean Red Cross.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Boys & Girls Clubs of America: US national youth development organization operating a federation of club facilities. Comparable as a national-scale youth activity/certification body, though operates as an NGO rather than a public institution like KYWA.
• 4-H (National 4-H Council, US): US national youth development organization with structured programs, competency measurement, and leader training. Comparable to KYWA's competency assessment system, certification model, and youth leader qualification framework.
• Korea Foundation (KF): Korean public institution operating international exchange and cultural programs. Comparable to KYWA's 국제교류 (international exchange) function and government-affiliated public institution structure, though with a broader cultural mandate.

Direct peers

• Girl Scouts of Korea (한국여자연맹): Korean national youth organization offering structured activities, badges/awards, and leader training for youth. Comparable to KYWA in tiered achievement model, structured youth activity programs, and youth leader qualification system.
• 한국청소년상담복지연구원 (Korea Youth Counseling & Welfare Institute): Korean public institution under the same Ministry of Gender Equality and Family, focused on youth welfare and counseling. Comparable as a sibling public institution serving the same youth demographic with similar government funding model and policy mandate.
• Korea Scout Association: Korean national scouting organization offering structured youth activities, leader training, and facility-based programs. Directly comparable in target demographic, activity-based programming, and certification of youth leaders.
• Outward Bound Korea: Korean provider of experiential outdoor youth training programs at residential facilities. Comparable to KYWA's national youth training centers (especially Pyeongchang for outdoor/winter programs) in service model and target demographic.
• YMCA Korea: Korean YMCA operating youth education, training, and certification programs across multiple regional centers. Comparable to KYWA in youth development programming, leader training, and residential facility operations.
• The Duke of Edinburgh's Award (International Award): Global youth achievement award program with bronze/silver/gold tiers. Directly comparable to KYWA's International Youth Achievement Award (국제청소년성취포상제) — same model of recognizing youth accomplishment through tiered expedition activities.

Others

• Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA): Korean government agency funding international development programs. Comparable to KYWA as a Korean public institution, and serves as an active strategic partner via the KOICA-KYWA Global Training Program for African youth leaders.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/kywa2010
• Facebookfacebook.com/kywa0924
• Instagraminstagram.com/kywa__youthwork
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/kywa

Compliance4 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries7 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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