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Youth Work Experience Support Program (청년 일경험 지원사업, Intern and Project Types): How to Apply, Amount & Eligibility (2026)

Intern type: KRW 375,000 per week for the young person (4-20 weeks); project type: KRW 400,000 per month

This page is a translation of the Korean original and is for reference only. The official Korean guidance is the authoritative source for amounts and conditions, so be sure to confirm on the official website before applying. View Korean original (한국어)

Benefit
Intern type (about 4-20 weeks): of KRW 462,500 per week per young person, KRW 375,000 goes to the young person (company KRW 50,000, mentor KRW 37,500), education participation allowance KRW 10,000 per day, accommodation support KRW 200,000 per month. Project type (about 8 weeks, teams of 4): individual participation allowance KRW 400,000 per month + team execution cost KRW 900,000 per month, job training allowance KRW 10,000 per day.
Who is eligible
Unemployed young people aged 15-34 (regardless of education or income; those who completed military service extended by their service period, up to age 39).
When to apply
Recruited from time to time by operating organization and participating company (2026 program period 2026-03-01 to 2027-02-28)
How to apply
Search and apply for programs on the Youth Work Experience Portal (청년일경험포털, yw.work24.go.kr); inquiries 1350
Important notes
Closing dates differ by program; ends when the budget runs out
Note
Up to 2 participations per year (program year March 1 to the end of February of the following year). Cannot take part in other employment support programs at the same time; choose 1 among other allowances; the young person's support payment is not available while receiving unemployment benefits.
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Based on official sources as of 2026년 10월. Amounts and requirements may change, so please confirm with the official guide before applying.

Frequently asked questions

Youth Work Experience Support Program (청년 일경험 지원사업, Intern and Project Types): who can receive it?

Unemployed young people aged 15-34 (regardless of education or income; those who completed military service extended by their service period, up to age 39).

Youth Work Experience Support Program (청년 일경험 지원사업, Intern and Project Types): how do I apply?

Search and apply for programs on the Youth Work Experience Portal (청년일경험포털, yw.work24.go.kr); inquiries 1350

Youth Work Experience Support Program (청년 일경험 지원사업, Intern and Project Types): how much will I receive?

Intern type (about 4-20 weeks): of KRW 462,500 per week per young person, KRW 375,000 goes to the young person (company KRW 50,000, mentor KRW 37,500), education participation allowance KRW 10,000 per day, accommodation support KRW 200,000 per month. Project type (about 8 weeks, teams of 4): individual participation allowance KRW 400,000 per month + team execution cost KRW 900,000 per month, job training allowance KRW 10,000 per day.

Youth Work Experience Support Program (청년 일경험 지원사업, Intern and Project Types): when can I apply?

Recruited from time to time by operating organization and participating company (2026 program period 2026-03-01 to 2027-02-28)