A nonpartisan, student-led affiliate of the Haas Center for Public Service

East Asia Institute – Seoul, Korea

Summer 2024 Fellow: Claudia Sung

Office Description

The East Asia Institute (EAI) is a non-profit, independent, private think tank founded in 2002 with the mission of seeking to establish a regional community based on democracy and a market economy. EAI strives to produce and promulgate realistic policy ideas and suggestions through interdisciplinary research in the social science fields and the use of its domestic and international knowledge network. EAI seeks to be “Korea’s leading think tank” and develop into “a globally recognized think tank” by doing its outmost to create “a knowledge-net for a better world.” EAI currently has six major projects: U.S.-China Strategic Competition, Global North Korea, Redesigning Korea-Japan Relations, Democracy Cooperation, the Future of Trade, Technology and Energy Order, and Future Innovation and Governance. 

EAI internship program provides a unique learning opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students from diverse academic backgrounds from political sciences and international studies. It is designed for motivated and passionate individuals to gain insight into the work of EAI and provides assistance in various research and projects.

Description of the Work

  • Researching and compiling materials (articles, news, etc.) on current affairs and issues related to East Asia.
  • Assisting staff with institute events, conferences and meetings
  • Korean-English/English-Korean editing and translation

 

Benefits

  • Official certificate of completion and, dependent on performance, a work reference for future endeavors.
  • Opportunities to participate in various conferences and international seminars.
  • Mentoring support and advice from all of EAIs highly experienced staff members.

 

Requirements:

  • Language: Interns should have an excellent command, both written and spoken, of English or Korean.
  • Computer skills: You must have an excellent knowledge of computer systems and office-related software.
  • Communication skills: You should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills.