Location
  • South Korea
    • Seoul
Industry
Advertising Business Communications Design Finance International Business International Relations Marketing Media Relations Music Startups +1

Program Details

Compensation
Unpaid
Timeframe
Summer
Housing
Apartment

Pricing

Starting Price
4.814
Price Details
$4,814 (4 weeks)
$6,955 (8 weeks)
$9,584 (12 weeks)
What's Included
Accommodation Activities Wifi
What's Included (Extra)

Local Travel Card and onsite support

What's Not Included
Airfare Domestic Airfare Airport Transfers Meals SIM cards Visa
Aug 13, 2024
Jun 18, 2025
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About Program

Our award-winning program gives students the opportunity to spend the summer developing their professional skills on a full-time internship in Seoul. Live and work in this global city, home of K-pop whilst building unique experience that will help you stand out in an increasingly competitive job market.

Choose from over 20 industry fields including Marketing/PR, Entrepreneurship, Business, Fashion, Non-Profit and Finance. We organize company visits and career workshops to help you gain valuable industry insights. Explore South Korea with cultural activities, day trips and weekend excursions.

This program includes high-quality housing in central Seoul, cultural activities, visa assistance, group dinners, trips and 24/7 on-site support.

Absolute Internship has been featured in the New York Times, BBC News, Bloomberg, and Forbes Magazine. We have placed 10,000+ interns at over 1,000 companies worldwide.

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Program Reviews

4.86 Rating
based on 7 reviews
  • 5 rating 85.71%
  • 4 rating 14.29%
  • 3 rating 0%
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  • Growth 4.85
  • Support 5
  • Fun 5
  • Housing 5
  • Safety 5
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Tomisona
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Unforgettable Journey Made Possible by Absolute Internship

My internship in Seoul was an incredible, life-changing experience that helped me rediscover my passions and build confidence. Absolute Internship made every step of the journey smooth, comfortable, and stress-free; their supportive team was there for me from start to finish. Thanks to their guidance and care, I had the best time of my life and left Korea with lasting memories, new friendships, and a renewed sense of purpose. This opportunity opened new doors by exposing me to a different culture and work lifestyle. Experiencing Korea firsthand was eye-opening, inspiring and broadening my perspective.

4 people found this review helpful.
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Cosette
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Summer to Never Forget

It was an amazing summer and program. It was a great time and the placement was fantastic. Housing was amazing and the cultural activities were unforgettable. I remember being greeted by the program advisors, and they made the transition to a foreign country seamless. Furthermore, they helped us adapt to the country, feel comfortable with our placement, and navigate the city with a dominant foreign language. I had so much fun and met so many great friends who were also participating in the program.

52 people found this review helpful.
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Monika
4/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Amazing Internship in Seoul

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58 people found this review helpful.
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Krystal
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Internship in Korea

I really loved my experience in Korea! Not only was I able to work for a wonderful company, but I was also able to grow both professionally and personally. The program offered many wonderful trips where we got to know everyone in the program and we also got the chance to explore Korea. I made wonderful friends while in Korea and I am very grateful that I got to go to a country I had longed to go to for a long time! I was able to learn about a different culture and I really loved it. I think that traveling to Korea made me realize how different a place can be.

What is your advice to future travelers on this program?
I would say that at first it is scary to go to a totally different country, however, the best moments and memories that you will remember are the ones you make while being there, so being afraid is good, but also having the courage to explore by yourself just a little bit can lead you to so many great things. You can explore many different places and experience many new things all you have to do is take a chance and have courage. I guarantee that you will grow both professionally and personally.
60 people found this review helpful.
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Tiffany
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

I Love Korea

The smooth process of finding an internship, the amazing location, amazing staff to lead us in the new setting, and literally everything in Korea. Providing us with transportation cards and calculating the costs to travel to work was a huge plus. The small programs that are a part as a package to explore broader parts of Seoul were also very beneficial and amazing opportunities. Having the safety of being in this program and also having the freedom to explore on our own was so much fun and was able to create so many core memories.

What was your funniest moment?
My friend running into the subway doors.
Pros
  • Learning about Korean culture.
  • Being able to improve in my Korean speaking skills.
  • Being able to meet so many new people and making new friends.
Cons
  • Difficulty in public transportation, at first.
73 people found this review helpful.
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Johana
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

Absolute Internship Seoul Experience

It was the combination of travel and professional development that made this internship so fulfilling. I was able to bond with my cohort through our amazing trips and the experiences I had interning with my company has allowed me to gain new skills across multiple fronts. Although I was not able to get the initial industry I wanted, I was still able to learn and develop professionally in my role at the company I was placed with, learning about cross cultural communication and strategic planning. We visited popular cultural and historical sites such as Jeonju and Seoraksan that demonstrated the depth and diversity of Korean culture. They had a team of on site coordinators dedicated to making the internship experience better throughout the time the students were there, providing support the entire way. All around an amazingly curated trip!

If you did this all over again, what's one thing you would change?
I would most definitely challenge myself to become more comfortable with being uncomfortable way earlier in my trip. At first, I was nervous to explore Seoul on my own because I was afraid to go by myself when in reality the city is so traveler friendly that it almost felt unnecessary once I did it for the first time! Also I would definitely plan out where I wanted to visit much earlier so I could do everything I wanted.
66 people found this review helpful.
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Molly
5/5
Yes, I recommend this program

An Amazingly Insightful Adventure

Visiting Seoul in June with Absolute Internship was my first experience on a university programme abroad. I was apprehensive at first as it was my first time going so far away by myself, but I must say it was well worth it. I made so many friends from all around the world, got to experience traditional work culture within a Korean company, and go on amazing trips outside of Seoul as well. As a Korean/French language student, it was good to see what prospects could await me once I have finished my degree. The workshops also helped me gain some valuable experience in improving my working portfolio on sites such as LinkedIn, so I feel ready to take on an international career should I choose to in the future. 10/10 would recommend!

What was the most nerve-racking moment and how did you overcome it?
I would say the first nerve-wracking moment would be actually going to work for the first time. I am very much a planning person, but not necessarily knowing what to expect threw me off a little. Those fears were completely overturned by an amazing host company; I was paired amazingly well and we were all able to bounce off each other and become very good friends!
Pros
  • Meeting amazing people from different walks of life
  • Experiencing both the traditional and modern side of South Korea
  • Beating the Mario Kart master once on our lunch break!
Cons
  • It was very far from home; those who get homesick easily need to brace themselves
  • Its not for shy people - you need to put yourself out there and help people make friends with you by being equally friendly
80 people found this review helpful.

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