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Program Information

South Korea’s high-energy capital drives creative innovation in the marketing and communications sectors. PR & Marketing internships in Seoul provide immersive opportunities to dive in, embrace a new culture, and learn practical skills for progressing careers. If you’re drawn to excellence, attention to detail, and quality, come prepared to challenge yourself 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

PR & Marketing 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 Marketing, Communications, Digital Media, Business 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

PR & Marketing internships provide opportunities to build diverse skills for marketing, advertising, sales, media, branding strategies, PR and more! South Korea drives creative innovation, be it through technology, fashion, cuisine, beauty, art, comics, or other exciting sectors. Interns in Seoul provide opportunities for students and young professionals to immerse their learning in practical experiences. Come prepared to challenge yourself in a competitive sector with the desire for excellence!

Hosted in Seoul, PR & Marketing internships provide experiences designed to challenge, immerse, and encourage fresh perspectives. In a dynamic and fast-moving sector, constantly adapting to new digital marketing technologies, trends, and influences, there is a great need for young professionals to develop strong skills related to adaptability, innovation, and resilience. PR & Marketing interns are encouraged to come with a proactive and flexible mindset, so you can achieve projects and contribute according to your strengths. Gain insight into diverse logistical and operational requirements, as diverse professionals collaborate to deliver projects and tasks by deadline.

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 to 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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