Korea Gapyear
About Korea Gapyear
Korea GapYear is a social enterprise certified by the government in education and travel. Established in 2012, Korea GapYear (KGY) stands as South Korea's pioneer GapYear agency, founded by a dedicated team empathetic to the struggles of feeling stagnant and uncertain about the future. Committed to facilitating transformative experiences, KGY offers a diverse range of programs tailored to individu...
Korea GapYear is a social enterprise certified by the government in education and travel. Established in 2012, Korea GapYear (KGY) stands as South Korea's pioneer GapYear agency, founded by a dedicated team empathetic to the struggles of feeling stagnant and uncertain about the future. Committed to facilitating transformative experiences, KGY offers a diverse range of programs tailored to individuals seeking change, including Volunteer Work, Internships, Local Stays, and Study Abroad opportunities.
Korea GapYear has developed over 1,000 projects across 50 countries, supporting more than 2,000 participants annually. We currently collaborate with universities and corporations across the world providing young people with opportunities to grow from a global perspective. These programs have ...
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Grab this highly coveted internship opportunity with Korea GapYear (KGY)! Step into the heart of Korea’s skincare and beauty industry and gain h...
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Interns coming to South Korea often do not feel engaged or entertained during their program. Therefore, KGY has designed a program focusing on en...
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Join the Korea GapYear Au Pair - Demi Pair Program and experience South Korea while living with a Korean host family. As an au pair, you will pr...
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Most of our programs offer flexible start dates throughout the year, but keep in mind that once you have sent your Application and Program fee, you must wait for confirmation of your placement as well as your visa confirmation before organizing your flight.
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Sophia Sørensen
Participated in 2025
AlumniSophia, from Denmark, is interested in beauty and is always eager to learn through experiences. She joined an internship program in Seoul, and through...
I have always wanted to experience living in another country while developing skills that would help me in my future career. South Korea stood out to me because of its culture and global influence, especially in beauty.
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