- KOREA GAP YEAR -
A Whole
NewWay
to TravelKorea
Follow What You Love. Let Your Life Shine.
Your Perfect Career
Gain real experience in Korea through education, internships, volunteering, and more!
Enjoyable Life in Korea
The complete experience of enjoying, learning, and truly living in Korea!
Scholarships for All
A wide range of scholarships tailored to your circumstances and environment!
Free Korean Classes
Personalized Korean language courses provided at no cost!
Visa & Document Support
Get step-by-step guidance based on your country and situation!
Daily Fun Activities
New experiences and activities to enjoy on weekdays, weekends, and every month!
Your Local Coordinator
Someone who knows you and is always there for you
1:1 Counseling
Personalized 1:1 guidance from start to finish
The Numbers Don't Lie
2,000+
People trusted us last year alone
97%
Loved it and said it changed their lives
62+
Countries represented in our community
900+
Programs to choose from study, travel, work, and volunteering
Korea GapYear is a Korean government-certified public interest corporation and social enterprise.
Every program is directly designed and operated by our own team.
Choose Your Way to Experience Korea
• INTERNSHIP
Build your global career with hands-on experience in Korea.
For students, graduates, and young professionals who want real-world experience in an international environment.
• VOLUNTEERING
Make your time in Korea meaningful.
Join local projects, support communities, and experience Korea with purpose.
• KOREAN LANGUAGE PROGRAMS
Learn Korean while living in Korea.
Study, practice, and experience the language in real life.
• CULTURE & LOCAL EXPERIENCES
Go beyond K-pop, K-dramas, and tourist spots.
Discover Korean food, neighborhoods, traditions, and daily life from the inside.
Real People. Real Korea Stories.
“Unforgettable Experience with Amazing People”
I had such a memorable experience during this program. One of my favorite moments was wearing a hanbok together with the other participants it truly made me feel immersed in Korean culture.
“This experience helped me grow, both personally and professionally”
I am really grateful for the opportunity was given and would always come back to Korea
“The best decision I made in my life”
I would highly recommend Korea GapYear to anyone who wants to come to South Korea or just wants to experience living in Korea, experiencing in Korea. It does not matter what you do, I am sure that they can find the perfect placement for you.
Participant Video Testimonials
How It Works
Step 1. Tell Us What You’re Looking For
Share your interests, goals, preferred dates, and the kind of Korea experience you’re dreaming of.
Step 2. Get Program Suggestions
Our team helps you explore suitable options and understand what may fit your situation.
Step 3. Start Your Korea Journey
Prepare for your experience and begin your time in Korea with support from our team.
Talk to Our Team Today!
Start with Free AdviceDon't Just See Korea. Experience It.
You can visit Korea for a few days. Or you can stay longer, meet people, learn something new, and create a story that becomes part of your life. Korea GapYear is for people who want more than sightseeing.
Your Korea Story Starts Here!
Whether you dream of working, learning, volunteering, or simply living in Korea for a while, Korea GapYear is here to help you take the first step. Tell us what you're looking for. We'll help you find the experience that fits you.
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