We are pleased to announce the recruitment of the 9th cohort of Young KSPians (YKSP) for the 2025/26 Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP).
We encourage passionate undergraduate and graduate students interested in international development cooperation to apply!

● What is the KSP (Knowledge Sharing Program)?

The Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) is a global development cooperation initiative led by the Ministry of Economy and Finance (MOEF) of the Republic of Korea since 2004.
It promotes economic cooperation by sharing Korea’s development experience and knowledge with partner countries through joint research and policy consultations.

● What is YKSP (Young KSPians)?

YKSP is a hands-on internship program that allows students to directly participate in KSP projects both domestically and abroad. Through this experience, participants can gain practical skills and insights in the field of international development cooperation.

● Eligibility:

Passionate undergraduate or graduate students (currently enrolled or on a leave of absence) who wish to gain hands-on experience in international development cooperation.

● Application Timeline:

• Application period: July 14 (Mon) – August 1 (Fri), 2025

• Announcement of interview candidates: August 15 (Fri), 2025

• Interviews: August 18 (Mon) – August 20 (Wed), 2025 (1 day per candidate, details to be announced individually)

• Final selection announcement: August 22 (Fri), 2025

• Orientation: August 28 (Thu) – August 29 (Fri), 2025 (Attendance on both days is mandatory)

● Number of Participants: 18 (2 per project)

• Target regions: Asia, Latin America, Europe, CIS countries

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● Activity Period: August 2025 – November 2026

(Subject to change depending on project and YKSP program schedule)

● Activity Locations:

Seoul, Sejong, and KSP partner countries

● Benefits:

1. Certificate of Completion

2. Domestic and international travel expenses covered

3. Opportunities to attend various meetings and seminars in the development cooperation field

Main Responsibilities:

• Participate in key KSP events and activities as part-time interns:

  1. Project Participation: Support at least two domestic trips (e.g., research meetings, report briefings) and two international trips (approx. one week each).
     (Number and duration of trips may vary depending on project schedule)

  2. Other Activities: Participate in YKSP Forum, practical and academic workshops, KSP Outcome Sharing Conference, etc.

● Application Link:

https://www.ksp.go.kr/post/news/7057

● Inquiries:

KDI Center for International Development Cooperation
Contact: Jiwon Yoo, Research Associate
Phone: +82-44-550-4474
Email: jwyoo24@kdi.re.kr