About the Program
Seoul (서울) is unlike anywhere in the world; ranking 10th among the world’s largest economic powers and 5th in the Asia-Pacific region, South Korea is famous for its spectacular rise from one of the poorest countries in the world to a developed, high-income country in just one generation. Seoul is known for its lively neighborhoods, eclectic fashion scene, and its delicious local street food, as well as for being the home of K-Pop (Hallyu). Despite being part of a technologically advanced country, Seoul is famous for its historical sites such as Bongeunsa Temple, located in the famous Gangnam street, as well as its traditional culture.
With Absolute Internship you’re guaranteed an internship in Seoul in your sector of interest, from marketing, digital business, hospitality, or even fashion. You’ll benefit from the high-quality intern housing, transportation to and from your internship, networking events, on-site staff, and exciting weekend activities in South Korea.
Successful applicants will enjoy invaluable work experience in one of the world’s most impressive economic destinations. During your internship abroad, you will gain hands-on professional experience and build a network for your future career. Your internship in Seoul will make you stand out from your peers in an increasingly crowded job market.
The program is selective. Spots are limited. Apply early to ensure you get the best Seoul internship opportunities available!
Guaranteed Internship
The world is changing. The skills expected of individuals entering the job market go far beyond those found in the classroom setting. Graduates are required to show that they have taken on work-based learning experiences and can flourish and perform in employment. With Absolute Internship, you will learn to see the world differently and will be ready to take on the next challenge. With a Seoul internship, you will develop a global perspective, meet influential people and become equipped for a career after university.
Absolute Internship is unique. Through applying what you learn at university, our program will equip you with the character and independence of a world traveler, as well as the courage to follow your greatest aspirations in life.
International Work Experience Matters
We live in a fast-paced world, constantly evolving and always developing new and exciting ideas, products and perspectives. Absolute Internship provides you with the opportunity to immerse yourself in one the world’s most influential cities.
The Seoul Internship Program is designed to prepare students for the world after graduation, and to provide you with all the abilities to thrive in it. Over the past decade, countless Absolute Alumni have gone on to leverage their experiences and find employment in world-class companies such as Goldman Sachs, HSBC, Microsoft, PricewaterhouseCoopers and Citi, amongst many others.
Whether you’re considering a career in business, marketing or another field, or perhaps you’re thinking about creating your own business venture in the future, no matter your plan, Absolute Internship will help you get there!
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What Will You Get out of It?
We communicate with hundreds of employers throughout Seoul, searching out the best firms in the city in order to offer the most exciting internships available.
The internships we offer aren’t mediocre experiences based around brewing coffee for your superiors! Quite the contrary, we ensure our interns find themselves in a meaningful environment, developing transferrable skills and experiencing foreign cultures first-hand. Our internships will provide you with the necessary means to grow both personally and professionally.
You will build the skill-sets that recruiters and Human Resources Managers seek for full-time hires. A Seoul internship offers you a unique opportunity to get ahead in the competitive graduate job market and make an impact in one of the world’s most incredible cities.
In addition to your Seoul internship, you’ll attend workshops and company visits that will equip you with fundamental knowledge and skills in areas like branding, job search strategy, creating an incredible resume, as well as many more.
With Absolute Internship, you’ll intern alongside ambitious students from all over the world and join a network of over 6,000 alumni. You never know where your next contact, job opening or investor to your business venture will come from.
Prepare for a global career. Apply now to our Seoul Internship Program.
Your Home in Seoul
You will be housed in a modern student residence and you will share your room with another intern from the Absolute Internship program. While your room has a small kitchen and bathroom, your housing building features common spaces free to use such as a common study/work room, outdoor roof terrace and gym. Laundry, vending machines and cleaning services are also available but are not included in your program fee.
Room Amenities
Linens and bedding
Bathroom
Free Wifi
On-site laundry facilities
24/7 reception
Within 5 Minutes Walk
Supermarket
Dry cleaners
Restaurants
Hair salon
ATMs
24/7 Convenience store
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Transportation in Seoul
You will receive a Seoul Public Transport Pass to enjoy unlimited rides on the network.
Commitment to Safety
Seoul is an exciting, beautiful city, and we’ll be with you every step of the way as you explore it. Our International Internship Program Program in Seoul is run by a dedicated and knowledgeable team of Absolute Internship Staff. We have years of experience welcoming international students to Asia and ensuring the safety of our students abroad.
The security department is on call 24 hours a day and 24-7 front desk security is available for you at your housing. Each participant must present his or her Residence ID card in order to enter the residence and access the facilities. Visitors are also required to sign in at the front desk and leave their ID card.
All cultural excursions and weekend activities in Seoul have been coordinated with student safety as our top priority. Upon arrival, you’ll have an orientation to familiarize yourself with the housing facilities, neighborhood and public transport. You’ll also be provided with key contact information along with guidance on health and emergency procedures, and staying safe throughout your summer in South Korea.
*photos are for reference only and may not be accurate representations of onsite housing facilities
Weekend Activities
The Seoul Internship Program provides exciting weekend events in order for you to make the most out of your time living in South Korea. Although you will be working during the day, our Seoul events aim to give you full advantage of what the city has to offer. Even though your internship is the most important, it’s essential that you take advantage of living abroad.
Day Trip to Bukchon Hanok Village
The name Bukchon, which literally translates to “northern village,” came about as the neighborhood lies north of two significant Seoul landmarks, Cheonggyecheon Stream and Jongno. Today, many of these hanoks operate as cultural centers, guesthouses, restaurants and tea houses, providing visitors with an opportunity to experience, learn and immerse themselves in traditional Korean culture.
Seoraksan National Park
Seoraksan National Park was designated as Korea’s fifth national park in 1970, after the designation of Hallyeohaesang National Park, and as Korea’s first UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1982. The mountain is also full of hidden scenic views of Biryongpokpo Falls, Ulsan Peak, Heundeulbawi Rock, and Geumganggul Cave.
Weekend Trip to Busan
Some three and a half million people are lucky enough to call Busan home, but this bustling port at the southern tip of the Korean Peninsula gracefully balances big city life with community charm. With spectacular seaside beaches, historic temples, vintage shopping and some of the best seafood on the planet; the San Francisco of South Korea awaits.
Cultural Activities
During your stay in Seoul you will attend cooking classes, visit Myeongdong Street food Alley, temples and traditional houses wearing Hanbok and much more.
Career Development Workshops
The Career Development Workshops by Absolute Internship take place before you arrive in Bangkok and before you leave back to your home country
The purpose of the first session is to introduce you to Bangkok’s unique business culture and to prepare you for what to expect while interning there. We will cover the main cultural differences in the workplace but also in the day-to-day.
The Second Career Development Workshop session happens just before you leave back to your home country and it is an exceptionally valuable aspect of the internship program, as it allows you to gain insight on how recruiters work and how you can sell your international internship experience on LinkedIn, your CV and when interviewing with your next employer.
In addition to the series, we regularly inform our participants about relevant networking events in the city as we have strong collaborations with some of the largest and most important Chamber of Commerce and specific industry organizations that hold events every month.
Health & Safety
Absolute multilingual on-site staff is available 24/7 and is dedicated to delivering a top-quality experience for you to make sure that your stay abroad is as safe as possible.
Staff members will act as program guides, leading you to all the program events and excursions. Our staff will also follow up with you ongoing making sure that you are having a productive time abroad both socially and professionally.
Once you arrive in your host city abroad, we will pick you up at the airport together with all the other interns and accompany you to the intern housing. We will be providing you with an inclusive Welcome Pack, transportation card, and much more. The same evening we will be treating you to a Welcome Dinner where you will have the opportunity to meet the other interns and the program staff.
Visa
Upon enrolment into the program, should you require a visa, you will receive a list of documents needed for us to complete the process. As the visa process may take quite some time we will ask you to be very cooperative with us and provide the documents in good time.
The program fee does not include your visa fee and all associated costs. Absolute Internship will assist you in the application process but will not submit or process any visa application on your behalf.
What’s Included
Guaranteed Internship
Networking
Career Speaker Series
Housing
Planned Weekend Activities
Internship Workshops
Orientation
Transportation to & from Work
Welcome Pack & Banquet
Visa Assistance
24H On-Site Support
Global Alumni Network
Program inclusions may vary for Spring, Winter, and Fall programs.
For university cohort programs, inclusions may differ based on the agreement between Absolute Internship and your university. Please refer to your acceptance letter or contact your university for details.
Dates & Fees
| Duration | Price | Start Dates |
| 4 Weeks | €4,495 | June 6 / July 4 / August 1 , 2025 |
| 8 Weeks | €6,495 | June 6 / July 4, 2025 |
| 12 Weeks | €8,949 | June 6 , 2025 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to speak Korean?
No. English is the only language requirement for an Absolute Internship.
What companies do you partner with?
We work with both small and large companies with established internship programs. Unfortunately, we can’t provide a list of companies that we work with due to confidentiality reasons.
What type of accommodation do you have?
Joining one of our Seoul internships, you will reside in high-quality student housing, Transport connections are just a short walk away. Living and socializing alongside other students from all over the world will be a fun and memorable part of your summer experience with Absolute Internship.
What additional costs should I expect during the summer?
You will need to purchase your own flights and international insurance. Additionally, you will be required to cover any food, drinks and personal shopping expenses accrued throughout the summer.
What's included in the price?
- Accommodation
- Guaranteed internship placement
- Transportation card
- Welcome dinner
- Welcome pack
- Career speaker series
- Weekend activities
- 24-hour onsite support
Additional costs
- Flights
- Visa costs
- International insurance
- Airport pickup (optional service available)
- Food
- Accommodation safety deposit (returned upon check-out)
- Personal shopping
Are these internships paid?
Generally, no.
Work-based learning is regarded as an educational opportunity, and more often than not visa specifications require that internships be unpaid.
Nevertheless, in rare cases, some interns can and do receive remuneration.
Our placement team will not make this a priority when searching for your internship and we therefore recommend that you assume your internship will be unpaid.
Do you provide flights?
Flights are not included in the price but we can help suggest flights for you in advance.
Can I get Korean lessons?
We will help organise group lessons for participants who want to learn Korean. This is not included in the program fee. Please speak to the Absolute Internship team before arrival in order to arrange your language lessons.
Is there a minimum age to attend Absolute Internship?
To be considered for one of the Absolute Internship’s programs, you must have turned 18 by the program start date.
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