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Intern Abroad HQ Business Development in South Korea (Directory Program)

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  • Locations: Seoul, South Korea
  • Program Terms: Fall, Fall 11 Week, Fall I, Fall II, Fall III, Fall IV, Fall Trimester, J-Term, Jan Term, Janterm, May Term, Semester, Semester I, Semester II, Spring, Spring 11 Week, Spring Break, Spring I, Spring II, Spring III, Spring IV, Spring Toscana, Spring Trimester, Spring V, Summer, Summer A, Summer B, Summer I, Summer II, Summer III, Summer IV, Summer V, Trimester, Winter, Winter Break
  • Program Sponsor: Intern Abroad HQ 
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Click here for a definition of this term Language of Instruction: English Click here for a definition of this term Class Status: 1-first year, 2-sophomore, 3-junior, 4-senior, 5-grad student, 6-other
Housing Options: Apartment (alone) Click here for a definition of this term Areas of Study: Accounting, Advertising, Business, Business Administration, Business Design, Business Information Systems, Charity & Non-Profit, Communications, Economics, Entrepreneurship, Human Resources Management, Public Relations
Program Type: Internship Abroad Click here for a definition of this term Program: Direct
Program Description:
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Join Intern Abroad HQ, the world’s most affordable international internship organization, and invest in your future with a Business Development Internship in South Korea.

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Program Information

South Korea is an economic powerhouse, where thriving business and leading innovation have developed some of the world’s most advanced technologies. Business Development internship placements can be provided across a range of diverse industries and organizations. If you’re interested in culture, language, and broadening your professional horizons, come prepared to gain a new understanding of business perspectives in Seoul.

This program ranges from 8-12 weeks and has start dates every Monday throughout the year.

Your fully-hosted experience includes sourcing of your internship placement, personalization of your project plan, airport pick-up, orientation, accommodation, meals, and onsite student support. See our full list of fees and inclusions on our website.

Eligibility Requirements

Business Development internships in South Korea are suitable for students and recent graduates (between the ages of 18-28) with at least one year of relevant college/university study in a related field, such as Commerce, Economics, Finance, Business Administration, Management, etc.

This internship is conducted in English. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. We encourage all interns to take advantage of Korean language lessons, which can be taken as a two-week course prior to the internship start date.

Internship Details

South Korea is a world leader in business and commerce, having rapidly developed from an agriculture-based economy in the 1960’s, to become one of the largest economies today. Business Development interns can enjoy a culturally immersive and collaborative experience, learning closely about the business world from a new perspective. Explore tasks related to growth strategies and project development, including market research, customer service, data analysis, report creation, content creation and more.

To excel in this sector, broadly transferable soft skills are essential. Interns in Seoul have excellent scope to build upon cultural intelligence, communication skills, and administrative prowess. An open mind and flexible nature is important, as internship tasks can be dynamic, depending on changing business needs and projects. Interns have scope to support professionals with research, project development, client support, growth, marketing strategies, funding initiatives, and more.

Korean language proficiency is not a requirement to join. However, interns should expect that a language barrier can still be encountered to a certain extent. Interns should be prepared for the very natural and normal frustration of not always understanding what is being said around them. Come prepared and willing to surmount a language barrier (and ask for help when needed), as opposed to being intimidated by it. We encourage all interns to take advantage of Korean language lessons, which must be coordinated in advance, upon request.

In all cases, interns should expect that the first week of your experience will focus on settling in and gaining some introductory knowledge, as you will not “hit the ground running”. Rather, you should start with learning about the placement to gain an understanding of what you can build upon, develop, learn, and contribute. Ensure that you ask questions and provide feedback during the introductory period, so that your supervisor(s) understands how you’re progressing. This will help them to better understand important details, such as how quickly you learn, what you find challenging, what you find interesting, etc.

Understand that individual internship experiences vary, as the specific placement that you’re assigned will depend on review of your resume and your current level of studies and experience. Therefore, if you’re at a more introductory level, you should reasonably expect a more introductory internship. Likewise, if you’re interning for a shorter duration, you will have a different experience from someone who is interning for a longer duration. Placement preferences are considered but always subject to availability.

Typical Schedule: Approx. Monday to Friday, 8 hours. Business hours in South Korea are usually from 9am to 6pm, with an hour break for lunch. Specific/alternative schedule requirements for an internship may be communicated in advance, alongside the assigned placement details. 

Program Highlights

Intern Abroad HQ's South Korea programs are available year-round, with start dates every Monday.

Intern Abroad HQ provides the most affordable and top-rated programs. Check out our intern reviews on our website.

We match you with innovative and entrepreneurial host organizations around the world that give you the opportunity to make a real contribution on high-impact projects with the support of travel experts with an outstanding safety system and track record.

Our experiential learning approach provides a structured and guided platform for you to think critically about your experiences on your internship. It accelerates and deepens your learning by asking self-reflective questions around the contexts, actions, and outcomes of your placement.

Academic credit is available for all experiences, through our School of Record partnerships with University of Montana (1-5 credits) and Warren Wilson College (6-16 credits). Check in with your academic advisor to understand if you can apply these transfer credits toward your degree at your home institution.

We offer flexible booking and free changes so you can register with confidence.

How to Apply 

Apply for free: Complete an online application form via the Intern Abroad HQ website.

Select your start date and duration: All Intern Abroad HQ programs are available year-round and you can choose to intern for durations on this program ranging from 8 - 12 weeks.

Complete your registration: After you have been accepted on your chosen program, you can secure your place by paying the Deposit.

Pay your Balance: This is due 60 days before your program starts.

Need to make changes to your booking? You can make free unlimited changes to your destination, project and dates up until 60 days before you start.

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