101 Top South Korean Non Profit Companies and Startups

This article showcases our top picks for the best South Korean based Non Profit companies. These startups and companies are taking a variety of approaches to innovating the Non Profit industry, but are all exceptional companies well worth a follow.

We tried to pick companies across the size spectrum from cutting edge startups to established brands.

We selected these startups and companies for exceptional performance in one of these categories:

• Innovation
  • Innovative ideas
  • Innovative route to market
  • Innovative product
• Growth
  • Exceptional growth
  • Exceptional growth strategy
• Management
• Societal impact

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Top South Korean Non Profit Startups

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Save the Children Korea

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Save the Children Korea is an international NGO that works for children’s healthy lives, protection, and education rights.

Science and Technology Policy Institute (STEPI)

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STEPI is a non-profit organization devoted to research and development of S&T policy and policy alternatives.

Federation of Korean Music Performers

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Federation of Korean Music Performers develops the cultural industry by protecting music performers’ rights and interests.

Korea Foundation for Advanced Studies

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KFAS is a non-profit organization that promote national growth through academic development via cultivating world-class scholars.

Seoul Business Agency(SBA)

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Seoul Business Agency provides support services for small businesses to increase their efficiency and foster a stable business.

MIRAL Welfare Foundation

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MIRAL Welfare Foundation is an international humanitarian organization.

National Election Commission

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National Election Commission is a constitutional agency that manages elections and referendums and administers political party affairs.

Korea International Trade Association

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KITA is a non-profit trade organization providing hands-on support to trade companies and drawing trade cooperation from the private sector.

CBMC KOREA

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CBMC KOREA is a non profit organization for christian businessmen and professionals.

CGNTV

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CGNTV produces and provides inspirational Christian content.

Asan Nanum Foundation

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Asan Nanum Foundation to contribute to the alleviation of social inequality and to promote entrepreneurship among youth.

KOREAN REGISTER

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KOREAN REGISTER offers cradle-to-grave services for ships and marine structures in terms of technical support and R&D services.

Korea Foundation

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Korea Foundation is a non-profit public diplomacy organization.

DID Alliance

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DID Alliance is an open industry association for decentralized identity (DID) services that ensure the credibility of digital identity.

Startup Alliance Korea

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Startup Alliance Korea works to help startups grow and go global by connecting people in the startup ecosystem with one another.

Compassion

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Compassion is a social service organization for children.

SEOUL METROPOLITAN OFFICE OF EDUCATION

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SEOUL METROPOLITAN OFFICE OF EDUCATION is a school board that provides education services.

KOREA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION

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KOREA UNIVERSITY ALUMNI ASSOCIATION is a publication of newsletters and various events.

Korea Testing & Research Institute

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Korea Testing & Research Institute is a testing and certification institute which performs integrate testing and technical consulting.

Chung Ang University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation

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Chung Ang University Industry Academic Cooperation Foundation performs tasks related to research grant.

Korea University Sport Federation

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Korea University Sport Federation promotes the management and supervision of advanced college sports culture.

IeSF (International e-Sports Federation)

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IeSF (International e-Sports Federation) is a global organization, attempting to promote e-sports as a legitimate sport.

Korea Labor Foundation

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Korea Labor Foundation provides services such as consulting, financial support, and training for individual workplaces and industries.

American Chamber of Commerce in Korea

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American Chamber of Commerce in Korea encourages the development of investment and trade between Korea and the United States.

DuDu China

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DuDu China is a Korean professional web channel providing information on Chinese culture, economy, society, politics, history, and more.

KPBMA

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KPBMA is an association that improves national healthcare through the sound development of the pharmaceutical industry.

Busan Metropolitan City office of Education

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Busan Metropolitan City office of Education is a non-profit organization that offers education services.

Sasaro

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Sasaro provides equitable educational opportunities to young people from families in need.

Incheon Foundation For Arts & Culture

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Incheon Foundation For Arts & Culture is a non-profit organization that supports creative arts and culture.

Kyrgyz Global

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Kyrgyz Global is a non-profit organization that unites scientists and engineers from Kyrgyzstan.

Medecins Sans Frontieres

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Medecins Sans Frontieres is an international humanitarian medical relief organization.

Korean Red Cross

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Korean Red Cross is a nonprofit organization that provides social services and relief operations.

Korean University Council For Social Service

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Korean University Council For Social Service is a council for community services.

Korean National Commission for UNESCO

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Korean National Commission for UNESCO is a non-profit organization that promotes world peace and human development.

KCCI

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KCCI engages in the healthy growth and development of enterprises.

Junggu Cultural Foundation

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Junggu Cultural Foundation is a community art center.

Arts Council Korea

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Arts Council Korea is a public institution under the ministry of culture, sports and tourism.

Gyeonggido Office of Education

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Gyeonggido Office of Education is a government organization specialized in educational administration services.

COOP

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COOP provides news and information related to co-operatives.

Korea Expressway Corporation

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Korea Expressway Corporation is a Government agency for national expressway system.

Korea Fair Trade Commission

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Korea Fair Trade Commission is a regulatory authority that promotes a competitive market environment and protects consumer rights.

Korea Enterprises Federation

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KEF provides services, including collective bargaining and cooperative programs to bring labor and management together.

Korea Internet Self-governance Organization

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Korea Internet Self-Governance Organization is an internet self-regulatory organization.

SEOUL PHARMACIST CREDIT UNION

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SEOUL PHARMACIST CREDIT UNION is a non-profit financial institution.

Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association

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Korea Certified Public Labor Attorneys Association is a labor-management association.

European Chamber of Commerce in Korea (ECCK)

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ECCK is a distinguished association of European companies operating in or related to Korea.

Ministry of National Defense

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Ministry of National Defense is a non-profit government organization.

The Circle Foundation

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The Circle Foundation is a non-profit organization that strives to create a donation culture and a better society.

Korea Entrepreneurship Foundation

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Korea Entrepreneurship Foundation is a non-profit organization that provides entrepreneurship education services.

The Hope Institute

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The Hope Institute is a non-profit Korean think tank.

Liak

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Liak is a non-profit music record label based in South Korea.

Seoul Tech Society

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Seoul Tech Society is an international non-profit organization based in Seoul.

Suwon Sustainable City Foundation

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Suwon Sustainable City Foundation is a non-profit organization that offers public and urban services.

Korea Small Business Institute

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Korea Small Business Institute is a research and evaluation company for small and medium-sized enterprises.

Donus

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Donors Fundraising Solutions is a non-profit organization that carries out fundraising activities.

Recording Industry Association Korea

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Recording Industry Association Korea is a non-profit corporation that manages the copyrights of music producers.

Seoul Startup Didimteo

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Seoul Startup Didimteo is a non-profit organization that offers start-up support programs.

THE ASAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES

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THE ASAN INSTITUTE FOR POLICY STUDIES is a non-profit organization that provides effective policy solution services.

Korea Futsal League

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Korea Futsal League is a non-profit organization that funds sports events.

ChungcheongNam-Do Economic Promotion Agency

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ChungcheongNam-Do Economic Promotion Agency is a provider of SME promotion services.

Korea Financial Telecommunications & Clearings Institute

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KFTC is a payment settlement institution that establishes and manages an inter-bank payment network.

GOODPEOPLE

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GOODPEOPLE is an international development NGO that construction of hope for the global village.

Busan Metropolitan City

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Busan Metropolitan City offers culture, tourism, transportation, business, and community services.

KIDP

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KIDP improves Korean design and industrial competitiveness.

Institute of The Future Urban Environment

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Institute of The Future Urban Environment is a nonprofit organization that offers education and training services.

Korea Techno-Venture Foundation

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Korea Techno-Venture Foundation is a non-profit foundation established to promote new technology startups.

KSAE

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KSAE aims to contribute to the development of the automobile industry through advancements in automotive engineering and technology.

Korea Billiards Federation

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Korea Billiards Federation is a non-profit organization that supports Korean billiards.

KANC

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KANC promotes the development of nanotechnology and related businesses in Korea.

Jeju Free International City Development Center

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Jeju Free International City Development Center is a public development of national industrial complexes.

Institute for Basic Science

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Institute for Basic Science specializes in chemistry, maths, life sciences, physics, and interdisciplinary research.

JBTP

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JBTP is a non-profit institution promoting start-ups and supporting sophisticated technologies.

Korea Charity Association

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Korea Charity Association is a council of Korean non-profit civil organizations.

Korea Maritime Institute

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Korea Maritime Institute is a research institute contributes to the formulation of national policies in maritime and fisheries affairs.

Precium

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Precium is a decentralized group-buying e-commerce platform for social influencers.

Caruso CALUSO

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Caruso CALUSO is a counseling community for overcoming petros syndrome.

Busan YMCA

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Busan YMCA is a Christian organization that works to expand the spirit of Christ.

Youth Foundation

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Youth Foundation is a non-profit organization to helps jobs for young people through voluntary donations.

Shinmangae

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Shinmangae is a non-profit organization that offers rehabilitation facilities.

National Research Foundation of Korea

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National Research Foundation of Korea is a creative research and support agency for human resource development.

World Vision

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World Vision is an NGO that works for social welfare and child-sponsoring.

Dobong-gu Office

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Dobong-gu Office is a government organization.

Root Impact

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Root Impact is a social service and non-profit organization.

C Program

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C Program is a venture philanthropy fund that supports organizations and projects.

Korea Institute for Gender Equality Promotion and Education

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KIGEPE provides gender awareness training for policymakers, public officers and gender trainers.

FEBC

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FEBC provides ministry stories and scriptural solutions.

CareYou

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CareYou is a non-profit organization that provides social services.

FKI

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FKI is a multifunctional association for domestic industries.

Korea Animal Rights Advocates

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Korea Animal Rights Advocates is a non-profit organization that supports animal welfare in Korea.

Giva

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Giva is a non-profit organization that engages in venture confirmation and corporate promotion support services.

Presidential Committee for Cultural Enrichment

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Presidential Committee for Cultural Enrichment promotes cultural values and rights of the people.

Daedeok Human Resource Development Foundation

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Daedeok Human Resource Development Foundation is a non-profit education organization.

Beautiful Store

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Beautiful Store is a nonprofit organization that promotes recycling and sharing donated goods.

Yangcheon-gu Office

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Yangcheon-gu Office is a government organization that offers public administrative services.

Korean Standards Association

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Korean Standards Association is a non-profit organization.

Gyeonggi Techno Park

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Gyeonggi Techno Park is a catalyst for industry and academic research institutions to collaborate and develop new technologies.

Gangwon Art & Culture Foundation

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Gangwon Art & Culture Foundation promotes art creation to preserves the roots of Gangwon’s culture.

G.O.A.’L

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First Korean NGO & non-profit founded by Korean Adoptees for Korean Adoptees

Yongin Cultural Foundation

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Yongin Cultural Foundation supports the establishment and development of local culture and cultural activities.

SEOUL TECHNOPARK

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SEOUL TECHNOPARK is a public convention center supported by the metropolitan government of Seoul.

ASAN ACADEMY

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ASAN ACADEMY is a non-profit educational institution.