Stony Brook University SUNY Korea

We are pleased to introduce the Public Diplomacy Field Internship Program, organized by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) of the Republic of Korea. This program offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience at overseas diplomatic missions while developing global competencies in an international working environment.

Selected participants will be dispatched to overseas Korean missions for six months (approximately June/July to December 2026), where they will support various public diplomacy initiatives, including cultural, knowledge, policy, and digital public diplomacy.

Program Overview

• Application Deadline: April 20, 2026 (Mon), 12:00 PM
• Dispatch Period: 6 months (approximately late June/July to late December 2026)

Please refer to the official website for detailed information on the application process, selection schedule, dispatch arrangements, and support provided.

Eligibility Requirements

• Korean nationals interested in public diplomacy and international affairs
• Between the ages of 19 and 34 as of May 15, 2026
• Be eligible to obtain a visa for their preferred region and have no restrictions on overseas travel
• Meet the health and vaccination requirements of the host country

* Please note that applicants who have previously participated in this internship program are not eligible to apply.

Main Responsibilities

Selected participants will support public diplomacy activities at overseas Korean missions in the following areas:

• Cultural Public Diplomacy
• Knowledge Public Diplomacy
• Policy Public Diplomacy
• Digital Public Diplomacy

Support Provided

The program provides financial support:

• Round-trip airfare
• Monthly living allowance
• Monthly medical support
• Special area allowance for designated regions, if applicable
• Traveler’s insurance reimbursement (up to KRW 450,000)
• Full visa issuance fee support
• Full vaccination cost support

Please note that the support amount may vary by region and is subject to change. Final details will be announced during orientation.

Selection Process

1. Document Screening

• Job competency and aptitude
• Personal statement
• Information use and processing skills (Computer proficiency certificates / Word processing, presentation, or spreadsheet-related certificates / Other IT-related certificates)
• Language test scores
• (Additional points) for employment support beneficiaries, equal opportunity applicants, and social diversity applicants

* Up to two certificates in ‘information use and processing skills’ may be submitted for each category.

** Approximately three times the number of final positions will be selected for the interview stage.

2. Interview Screening

Applicants who pass the document screening will be evaluated on the abilities and qualifications required to successfully carry out the internship.

• Job competency
• Understanding of public diplomacy
• Character and basic qualities
• Ability to adapt to the local environment
• Language proficiency

Important Notes

• Applicants are strongly advised to confirm their academic, work, and personal schedules in advance before applying, as withdrawal after final acceptance may affect the dispatch process.
• Heavy traffic on the final day of application may cause delays, so early submission is strongly recommended.
• The detailed schedule is subject to change depending on the circumstances of overseas missions and visa issuance.

Students interested in applying should carefully review the official announcement and submit their applications through the website.

For inquiries, please use the “Questions” board on the application website: https://mofa-hmlk.com/qna

We encourage interested students to apply for and take advantage of this meaningful opportunity to gain international experience in public diplomacy!

Thank you.