The Korea Artificial Intelligence and Software Industry Association (KOSA) announced on the 23rd that it has completed the formation of the 'Artificial Intelligence (AI) Industry Human Resource Development Council (SC)' with support from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology and has begun full-scale operation.
The Sector Council (SC) is an industry-led, private consultative body established under the Industrial Development Act. It comprises industry associations, leading companies, academia, research institutes, and labor unions. These councils perform core human resources policy functions, including identifying industry-specific workforce needs, analyzing training needs, and developing job standards and qualification criteria.
Currently, approximately 20 industry-specific councils are in operation, and KOSA was designated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy as the operating body for the AI Industry Human Resource Development Council in August 2025. This council includes approximately 30 companies and organizations, including Eastsoft, Saltlux, Megazone Cloud, Furiosa AI, Upstage, SK AX, Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), the Software-Oriented University Council, and the Software Policy and Research Institute (SPRI).
The council will pursue key tasks such as conducting an AI industry survey, developing AI education programs based on industry demand, developing and expanding an AI qualification system, supporting the recruitment of AI talent for small and medium-sized enterprises, and establishing a public-private-research human resource governance system. The council plans to establish itself as a hub for fostering innovative industry talent to lead the AI and AX era.
On October 15th, the first Steering Committee meeting was held to launch the project in earnest. KOSA Executive Vice President Seo Seong-il stated, "Close linkage between industrial demand and government policy is key to innovation." He added, "We will strive to ensure that industrial demand is reflected in policy, from field surveys to education, qualification systems, and support for SME talent."
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