Software Engineering & Development internship in South Korea
Write, test and ship code with development teams in South Korea.
What you'll do
Your day-to-day
As a Software Engineering & Development intern in South Korea, you might:
- Help build new features, from idea to launch.
- Test and debug software.
- Work with designers and product teams on requirements.
- Join code reviews.
- Research new tools and suggest improvements.
You'll build coding skills and learn how fast-moving Korean tech teams work.
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Local know-how
What to know before you go
Software engineering in Seoul
Seoul is the center of Korea's tech industry. Many of the country's biggest internet, gaming and electronics companies have their headquarters or large teams in and around the city. Areas such as Gangnam and Seongsu are known for startups, so developers there often work close to product, design and content teams.
Korea is also one of the most connected countries in the world, so mobile-first products and fast release cycles are normal. As an intern you might work on apps, web services or testing, with a team that ships often. It's worth asking which language the team uses for tickets and chat. Roles can run from front-end and back-end to testing and design, depending on the team.
Job roles
Junior Developer Intern
Help write and build software.
QA Analyst Intern
Test software and check quality before release.
UI/UX Design Intern
Design screens that are simple to use.
DevOps Intern
Help set up tools that build, test and release code.
Front-End Developer Intern
Build the parts of web apps that users see and click.
Back-End Developer Intern
Work on servers, APIs and databases.
Your exact tasks depend on your host company, and all our host companies in South Korea work in English.
The industry
The Software Engineering & Development industry in South Korea
Economic impact
Korea has some of the world's fastest internet, and companies such as Naver, Kakao and Samsung employ large software teams.
Technology
Teams work on mobile apps, games, fintech and AI, and they release updates quickly.
Career opportunities
Web, mobile, testing, DevOps and design are all open to you, and your internship helps you see which path fits.
Prices
How much it costs
Asia Internship Program prices depend on your program and how long you stay. See the destination page for the full price table.
FAQ
Questions interns ask
Do I need a computer science degree for a software internship in South Korea?
No. Everyone 18 and over is welcome, with or without a degree. Projects, a GitHub profile or coursework can show host companies what you can do.
Can I do a QA or UI/UX internship instead of coding?
It may be possible. Testing, design and DevOps roles can sit alongside developer roles, depending on the host. Tell your advisor what you want to learn and we'll look for a team that fits.
Where in Korea are the software internships?
Most of our placements in Korea are in Seoul. Your career advisor will confirm the exact area once you're matched with a host company.
Applications open all year
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It's free to apply, and you only pay a deposit once you're accepted.