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Korea WIE 2025

South Korea is now one of the world’s top 10 economies, and it keeps seeking integration into the global market. Seoul is the location of many start-ups that offer great employment opportunities for students. Major industries in Seoul include electronics, telecommunications, automobile production, and chemicals. Join Korea WIE and immerse yourself in the Korean wave!

Korea

Location:

Seoul

Duration:

Summer WIE starting from June 2025; from 6 to 8 weeks

Compensation:

Unpaid unless specified in Job Description

 

Eligibility:

  • Full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
  • Year 2 or penultimate students
  • Aged 18 or above with valid travel document
  • Excellent English communication and writing skills
  • Highly independent, proactive, and culturally sensitive
  • Applicants must be eligible to work under a Short Term General Visit Visa (C-3-1) and able to obtain the visa before departure

*Subject to the entry requirements of the internship destination

 

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Early Bird Application Deadline: 6 November 2024

(The selection process will be conducted on a rolling basis. Students are encouraged to make applications before the deadline.)

 

 Application procedures:

updated

Financial Assistance from GEO:

A. Offshore WIE Sponsorship (OWS):

Full-time students of UGC-funded undergraduate degree programmes
WIE endorsement from the academic department will be required
For further details on OWS eligibility, requirements and application procedures, please visit the website.  

 

B. Hardship Allowance:
Students with proven financial difficulties can apply for a Hardship Allowance to support expenses incurred in offshore WIE.  For detailed eligibility and application procedures, please see the guidelines on the website. 

 

C. Learning Incentive: 
Students will receive a cash incentive (HK$2,300) for their efforts in maximising the WIE learning opportunities.  


Enquiries:
Miss Phoebe SHEK
Email: wie.nonlocal@polyu.edu.hk
Tel: 2766-5116

 

 

 

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