The Hope Institute is a “Think and Do” tank that focuses on alternative policy research on the various agendas in Korea, and puts ideas into action. Established in 2006 without any funding from the government or corporate, the Hope Institute is an independent nonprofit research organization with the motto of practical and pragmatic way of thinking. We are devoted to development of policy research and educational programs to find solutions and encourage the social innovation and its impact on Korean society. We focus on identifying social problems that have not been sufficiently addressed by central government policies or by corporate field. We introduce research report and programs applicable to wide groups of people such as politicians, policy makers, activists and citizens and encourage them to adopt solutions.