Why South Korea
South Korea, also known as the “Land of the Morning Calm”, has a unique culture and history that has shaped most of Asia’s countries throughout the centuries.
It’s geographical position between China, Japan, Eastern Russia, and Taiwan makes it the perfect hub for international trade in the Far East.
South Korea’s soft power has already reached far beyond Asia and impacted many parts of Western culture with its thrilling K-pop music and fashion scene. Korea’s flavorful cuisine is also worth experiencing with its unique BBQ culture and a variety of healthy compositions.
In a few decades, the country rose to become one of the richest economies on the globe and hosts many world-renowned brands in the electronic, cosmetic, entertainment, and service industries.
Find out more about popular industries and what it’s like to do an internship in South Korea in the section below.
Internship in South Korea
Interning abroad in South Korea will give you a taste of the exciting life in megacities like Seoul, Busan and Incheon. Several must-see landmarks are the beautiful city views from N Seoul Tower, the Gyeongbokgung Palace and shopping in the fashion district Myeong-dong. Travel back to ancient times by wandering across the historic streets of the 600-year-old Bukchon Hanok Village.
A South Korea internship will give you the chance to discover all the mind-blowing sites this exciting destination has to offer. Kickstart your international career by applying for your dream internship. Our application is open all year round to accommodate your busy schedule.
Choose from a vast variety of popular South Korea internships in Business Development, Teaching & Education, IT, International Trading, or Design industries.
Visa Information
We strongly suggest you have a look at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Website first. Many countries are part of the Visa Waiver Program. Citizens from these countries get a tourist visa on arrival at the countries of our program for 14 up to 90 days. All other nationals would first have to get in contact with the Embassy in their respective countries before going abroad.
| Visa Waiver Program |
Many countries are part of the Visa Waiver Program. Citizens of these countries are eligible candidates to enter South Korea for up to 30 or 90 days.
Eligible countries: Click Here. |
| Working Holiday Visa |
Allows eligible students, and young graduates to work and holiday in South Korea for up to one year.
Eligible countries: Click Here. |
| Overseas Study Visa (D-2) |
Issued to foreigners who are planning to study at the undergraduate or above level of school. Holders are only allowed to work part-time (20 hours per week) in some businesses. |
Criteria & Restrictions
Your passport should be valid for a minimum period of three months from the date of entry.
Only for Work Holiday visa: You are aged 18 to 25 or 30 (depending on your country) at the time of application.
*Meiji Internships cannot be made responsible for the information on this website. Therefore we strongly recommend checking with your local Embassy first for more information.
