Busan City and Busan Global City Foundation to Operate Foreign Student Internship Program in 2024

□ Linked to the Study Busan 30K Project, this internship program aims to strengthen Busan’s status as a global study destination. The Study Busan 30K Project is a plan to attract 30,000 foreign students to Busan by 2028, making it a world-class study city. This internship program is part of this goal, providing foreign students with practical help by offering them the opportunity to experience the culture of Busan companies and gain employment opportunities.

□ One of the participating students expressed their excitement, saying, “I am very happy to have the opportunity to work at a local company while studying in Busan. Through this internship, I hope to build my career and find more opportunities in my second hometown, Busan.” A representative from Paradise Hotel Busan, one of the participating companies, said, “We expect to elevate our service level by incorporating the global sense and fresh ideas of the foreign students.”

□ Jeon Yong-woo, CEO of the Busan Global City Foundation, commented on the internship program, saying, “Busan’s specialized companies will have the opportunity to grow through the new ideas and global perspectives of foreign students. I believe this program will greatly contribute to Busan’s economic development and globalization.” He added, “We will continue to strive to make Busan a great city to study in and a comfortable global city for foreigners to live in, ensuring these students can settle in the local community.”

○ After the successful completion of this internship program, the Busan Global City Foundation plans to expand the program to offer more opportunities to foreign students, provided that the necessary budget is secured. Through this, Busan’s companies can attract more diverse global talents, and foreign students can use their experiences in Busan as a stepping stone to thrive on the global stage.

○ The foreign student internship program by Busan City and the Busan Global City Foundation presents a win-win opportunity for both Busan’s specialized companies and foreign students. It is expected to greatly aid in revitalizing the regional economy and fostering global talents. We look forward to Busan growing into an even more global city through such programs in the future.