Korean Interns Come to the Rescue as U.S. Companies Cut Back

By Joo-Chan Kim, Korea Times New York, March 5, 2009
Translated from Korean by Sun-Yong Reinish

March 12, 2009

NEW YORK—(U.S. ASIAN WIRE)— Internship programs in the United States offer Korean college students the opportunity to learn about U.S. business and culture, while simultaneously helping companies get the most from the high-quality interns who are motivated and ready to learn. Many Korean students are especially interested in having an internship in either Washington D.C. or New York City, two of the most sought after areas.

Mr. Song-min Kim, the representative of Setsuna Recruiting Group, just announced that his company will now offer internships with firms across the United States, including New Jersey and California. Both Korean and American companies, in fields as varied as fashion, technology, electronics and finance, are offering internships to eligible students. Typically, each internship lasts one year, with a possible six-month extension. For the most part, the Koreans who participate in the program have already graduated and speak fluent English.

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