South Korea overview

South Korea, also known as “The Land of the Morning Calm,” is a unique and dynamic country that offers beautiful sceneries, a one of a kind culture, and a delectable cuisine. Korea is vastly recognized as being one of the top technology hubs across the globe and is revolutionizing the industry. With an internship in Korea through AIP, you have the opportunity to explore this country first hand and experience everything it has to offer.

South Korea provides great opportunities to acquire international working experience for students and young professionals, which is beneficial to further your career. You will be highly valued if employers see that you’ve completed an international internship in South Korea. Additionally, you will have the chance to increase your network of contacts from many industry professionals.

With Korean companies continuously developing their international presence, working opportunities are expanding at a rapid rate. The Information Technology industry is well established in South Korea and is a very popular sector to undergo an international internship. In addition, other industry fields that are common to pursue in Korea are Arts & Fashion, Entrepreneurship, and PR & Marketing.

While AIP is partnered with a wide range of companies from multinational corporations to exciting startups, there are an abundant amount of opportunities available to pursue in Korea. Whether you want to do an internship during your academic studies or over the summer, we accept applications throughout the whole year.

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Internship experience in South Korea

South Korea is unlike any other country in Asia which possesses a very unique and rich culture. A particular aspect of Seoul (capital of South Korea) that you will observe is that the city is very modern and technologically advanced but still maintains a deep Korean magnificence about itself. Whether it is the savory smells coming from a nearby Korean BBQ restaurant or the K-Pop beats from a karaoke cafe, you will be acquainted with the lifestyle of living and working in South Korea.

When you have some free time outside of your internship, we highly encourage you to explore everything that South Korea has to offer. A few must-see landmarks during your internship in South Korea are the famous Gyeongbokgung Palace which was the main royal palace of the Joseon dynasty, Haeundae Beach in Busan that has a lot of popular nearby restaurants and shops, and Jeju Island that possesses incredible landscapes and terrains.

South Korea accommodation

Fully furnished accommodation
Free Hi-Speed Wifi access
Close proximity to the workplace
Walking distance to public transportation
24-hour security surveillance
Local & international restaurants nearby

The photos of the accommodations are just examples and may vary based on location, availability, and time of the year.

South Korea accommodation

Fully furnished accommodation
Free Hi-Speed Wifi access
Close proximity to the workplace
Walking distance to public transportation
24-hour security surveillance
Local & international restaurants nearby

The photos of the accommodations are just examples and may vary based on location, availability, and time of the year.

Visa information

South Korea offers a Working Holiday Program Visa, which allows young people to travel and work in South Korea for a maximum period of 12 months. The visa also allows you to enter and re-enter the country as many times as you wish. You will be able to apply for the Working Holiday Program, provided that your internship is unpaid.

There are only a limited amount of countries that participate in this program, which include: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, Chile, Czech Republic, Denmark, Germany, France, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, New Zealand, Portugal, Sweden, Taiwan, UK, USA.

If you are not eligible for a Working Holiday Program visa, and your internship duration is less than 3 months, you will have two options; you are either eligible for a Visa Exemption (which means you can stay up to 90 days without a visa), or you can apply for a Tourist Visa.

Apply online and our staff can help you further in regards to your visa eligibility for South Korea.

Note: Immigration laws are updated frequently, so the above text may be subject to change.

Our process

1. Apply

Apply online and our admissions team will get back to you within 24 hours to schedule your interview with an AIP representative.
2. Interview

During your interview, one of our AIP representatives will ask you questions about your background, past work experiences, internship preferences and goals.
3. Pay Deposit

If you are officially accepted into AIP, you will be asked to confirm your spot in our program with a deposit fee.
4. Placement

Our experienced placement team will match you with your ideal host company and arrange an online interview for you with them.
5. Final Payment

Once your internship has been accepted by yourself and the host company, you will be invoiced for the final payment which will officially confirm your placement.
6. Prepare

After your payment confirmation, we will assist you in the visa application process, as well as arranging airport pickup and accommodation (if applicable).

AIPx might be a suitable option for you if you are in a hurry. Via AIPx, we will have an interview confirmed for you within 11 working days only (The normal process can take up to 8 weeks).

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