Think Tanks in South Korea

Korea Institute Of Public Administration

National research institute under the Prime Minister.

201 to 500 staff

Jeju Peace Institute

The Jeju Peace Institute (JPI) is a non-profit, non-partisan research institute located in Jeju, South Korea. JPI was established in March 2006 with support from the Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province, with additional funding from private donors. Our mission is to promote peace and cooperation on the Korean Peninsula and across East Asia through research, publication, and exchange programs (including visiting fellowships). JPI hosts regular international conferences annually, including the flagship event, the Jeju Forum for Peace & Prosperity.

11 to 50 staff

Minec Global

MINEC is about finding the best ways to COMMUNICATE among dental clinicians! MINEC is about providing the best opportunities for effective BLENDED LEARNING for dental clinicians! MINEC is about delivering the EVIDENCE, and involving dental clinicians in meaningful research activities!

201 to 500 staff

GLOBAL&LOCAL BRAINPARK

Regional Policy Consulting - Local government policy development & Establishment of mid and long term development plans - Organization diagnosis & Reform and Task analysis & Design - Group Competency Enhancement and Performance Evaluation 2. Industrial Policy Consulting - Industrial technology human resources development, technology transfer & commercialization (performance analysis)- Industrial technology innovation policy, R&D, industrial technology culture, and industrial-academic cooperation - Development of metropolitan and local industries (company support) and knowledge services 3. PR Consulting -In-depth research & Analysis of overseas market trends -Participation in international forums & conferences & Seminars/exhibitions -Operation of local market expansion association, investment promotional association, etc. Domestic Training Consulting - Training of domestic and overseas industrial professional human resources (workshops, forums, seminars, and academies)- Customized Training Programs (government, public Institutions, associations, and companies) 5. Overseas Benchmarking Benchmarking exemplary cases of industrial technology and regional development policy - Operation of the company's R&D technology overseas training and joint research - Overseas benchmarking of industrial technology and development of R&D human resources - Report on analysis of exemplary overseas policy examples and policy development

11 to 50 staff

Asian Square

We aspire to evolve into a platform that addresses the challenges foreseen in future Asian societies through a blend of diverse education, discussions, and campaigns. We seek to be a conduit for individuals who have the ambition to broaden their horizons within Asia.

1 to 10 staff

The Federation Of Korean Industries

The Federation of Korean Industries is the foremost business organization and think tank of the Republic of Korea

51 to 200 staff

Genesisgroup

Genesis Group is a strategy and business model agency providing business solutions from a creative & research based approach. We assist our clients to create and develop innovative business models with the aim to set the trend. For each of our projects, our research ethos focuses on the lifestyle & culture of the relevant end customer population. Not only do we assist in the conceptualisation of the new business model, we also offer our clients a one stop shop solution – Genesis follows through to the end to ensure the concept is accurately translated to reality.

51 to 200 staff

Jadvisory

Creative Consulting

11 to 50 staff

The Asan Institute For Policy Studies

The Asan Institute for Policy Studies is an independent, non-partisan think tank dedicated to undertaking policy-relevant research to foster domestic, regional, and international environments conducive to peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula. The Asan Institute was established in commemoration of the Founder and Honorary Chairman of Hyundai Group, Chung Ju-yung, who left an indelible mark on South Korea’s modernization and inter-Korean exchanges towards peace. Named after Chung Ju-yung’s pen name, “Asan,” Dr. MJ Chung founded the Asan Institute in 2008 to become a world-class think tank that mirrors South Korea’s place on the world stage.

11 to 50 staff

Kcgs Esg Ratings Division

KCGS ESG Ratings Division is the leading provider of independent and transparent ESG ratings for listed companies in Korea. We specialize in assessing corporate governance, environmental management, and social responsibility to measure the overall level of sustainable management across the Korean capital market. Since 2003, KCGS has delivered trusted corporate governance ratings based on expertise and transparency. In 2011, we expanded into ESG ratings, helping companies strengthen sustainability practices by providing data-driven insights and benchmarks. Our ESG rating models are independently developed by KCGS, aligned with international standards such as the OECD Principles of Corporate Governance and ISO while reflecting Korea’s unique legal and business environment. Every year, KCGS evaluates the ESG performance of listed firms in Korea, offering practical guidance to improve transparency, accountability, and long-term value creation. Through ESG ratings, we support sustainable business growth, responsible investment, and the development of a more resilient financial market in Korea.

11 to 50 staff

Korea Ccus Association

As Korea's leading Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) organization, The Korea CCUS Association is tasked with advancing the spread and commercialization of CCUS and operating as Korea's 'control tower' for CCUS technology and policy. Approved by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, the Korea CCUS Association brings together over 70 government agencies, large private businesses and academic experts from all aspects of CCUS.

11 to 50 staff

Korea Institute For Development Strategy Kds

KDS runs a broad advisory group and an expert network with approximately experts while maintaining a professional team of qualified research staff and consultants working full-time-Research Conduct research on economic development strategies in light of Korea's development experience Conduct regional studies on economic cooperation between Korea and development countries -Consulting Deliver professional consulting services to public and private institutions in developing nations Provide comprehensive and practical solutions in formulating and executing economic and sector development strategies -Training Provide professional training services for capacity building of public officials from developing nations

11 to 50 staff

Next Group

NEXT group is an independent and nonpartisan think tank dedicated to developing ground-breaking quantitative research and analysis to accelerate Asia's net-zero energy transition. ·.

11 to 50 staff

Re-Shaping Development Institute Redi

The Re-shaping Development Institute (ReDI) was founded in 2011 with the goal to provide alternative ideas as an evidence-based think-and-do-tank for international development on every level, be it projects, policies, and systems. We work in partnership with both Korean and international organizations and research institutes and focus on three main modalities of policy research, evaluation and project planning. Since its establishment, ReDI has been venturing to re-shape the structure of development, re-think conventional development theories, and finally to reform policies to challenge the principles of development itself, as an international think-and-do-tank. Our perspective is that sustainable and fundamental change is not possible without addressing the structural issues of development and the negative aspects of globalization and neo-liberalism. We aim to create change through research that has the power to influence not only developmental policies but also change people’s perspectives by educating them on alternative ideas in this field.

11 to 50 staff

Green Technology Center Korea

The Green Technology Center-Korea (GTC-K) is a government-funded think-tank that coordinates and supports national green technology R&D policies in collaboration with Korea’s ministries and agencies. GTC-K serves as Korea’s gateway for global green technology cooperation, as it connects developed and developing countries for growth and diffusion of green technology and strategies. GTC-K is partnered with UNDP, UNESCAP, UNIDO and World Bank, and its mission is to lead green technology innovation and create a new growth engine for the developing countries in the world.

51 to 200 staff

Korea Institute For Defense Analysis

We are a government-funded research institute that addresses a wide range of defense issues concerning the Korean Peninsula. KIDA has actively assisted defense policymakers since its establishment in 1979. KIDA undertakes over 150 research projects annually, covering virtually all areas of defense policy, including security environments, force development, weapon systems and acquisition, personnel and resource management, defense informatization, and defense reform. KIDA actively collaborates on research with various countries in all regions, contributing to the nation’s military diplomacy efforts and development in the defense research field. The 21st century has brought about drastic changes in the international security environment and the international order as well as the inter-Korean relations. KIDA, as the premier defense think tank in Korea, will continue striving towards our research mission."

51 to 200 staff

Korea Institute Of Nuclear Nonproliferation And Control Kinac

Technical Support Organization for Nuclear Nonproliferation and Security

51 to 200 staff

Korea Labor Institute

Korea Labor Institute(KLI) is intended to conduct systematic researches and analyses on a wide range of themes in the field of employment and labor, with a view to developing reasonable labor policies and raising public awareness towards labor issues. As the sole national research institute in the field of employment and labor, KLI has played a pivotal role in the research and studies on the labor market and industrial relations in Korea since its foundation on August, 25, 1988. With the vision for ‘a global policy research institute which leads the efforts to enhance the quality of working life and help people find happiness in their jobs’, KLI has carried out research, studies and programs in various fields, including the research and studies on the labor market, employment policies, industrial relations, human resource management, labor law, labor welfare and labor insurance, and the education program for leaders of social partners. Act on the Establishment, Operation and Fostering of Government-Funded Research Institutions Act No. 5733, Enacted January 29, Amended as Act No. 5982 on May 24,

51 to 200 staff

Yeosijae

11 to 50 staff

Kusbc

201 to 500 staff

Rockbridge Network Korea

Rockbridge Network Korea marks the first global expansion of the Rockbridge Network. Established as a non-profit private think tank in Korea, we focus on high-level policy research. Leveraging our robust global network—centered on key allies including the U.S. and Japan—we serve as a vital hub for international policy cooperation. We are committed to building collaborative frameworks with domestic and international corporations, think tanks, and public policy institutions, spearheading efforts to enhance private diplomacy and cultivate future global leaders.

11 to 50 staff

Seoul Institute Of Global Affairs Siga

Seoul Institute of Global Affairs (SIGA) is an independent, Seoul-based think tank committed to producing rigorous and policy-relevant analysis on regional and global affairs. SIGA brings together scholars, analysts, and practitioners to generate informed perspectives on key international developments, with a particular focus on peace, security, digital transformation, and international cooperation. The Institute’s research and analytical work covers a wide range of regional areas, including Eurasian Affairs, East Asian Affairs, Southeast Asian Affairs, Middle East Affairs, European Affairs, African Affairs, and Asia-Pacific Affairs. SIGA also serves as an open and accessible platform for analysts and scholars to publish policy analyses, op-eds, and research-based commentaries, aiming to contribute to informed public debate and policy discussions at both regional and global levels.

11 to 50 staff

Kcgs Esg Business Division

As a non-profit corporation that promotes public interest, KCGS establishes and revises important codes of practice for the development of the Korean capital markets, and carries out ESG evaluations, proxy analysis, and policy research to help the codes be adopted and implemented across the market.

11 to 50 staff

Taejae Future Consensus Institute 태재미래전략연구원

Taejae Future Consensus Institute is a non-profit public policy institute founded in 2015 through private funding by Chang-Gul Cho, the honorary chairman of Hanssem. Our mission is to formulate and promote innovative policy solutions for contributing to shared prosperity and building a thriving and sustainable future for humanity. To that end, we work with leading policy experts and institutions from around the world and develop concrete and actionable policy alternatives on a range of issues that require immediate and concerted efforts from the international community to resolve. We share our ideas with policymakers as well as ordinary citizens in and outside Korea through organization of seminars and forums, publication of policy reports, and active engagement with news outlets and social network platforms. We produce evidence-based and non-partisan work independent of any political party, ideology, and/or special interest.

11 to 50 staff