KDVA INTERNSHIP PROGRAM (KIP), 2026 – APPLY TODAY!
KDVA’s Mission:
The Korea Defense Veterans Association’s mission is to enhance the ROK-U.S. Alliance by advocating for the Alliance and supporting the people who built and serve the Alliance.
Why Become a KDVA Intern?
The KDVA Internship Program provides volunteer opportunities to learn about the ROK-U.S. Alliance and its diverse topics, gain invaluable professional experience, develop skills, make professional contacts, and make contributions to the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
Research Assistant Internship:
- Researching topics about the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
- Writing articles for the KDVA Quarterly Journal, KDVA Monthly Newsletter, and KDVA social media platforms.
- Helping with social media.
- Very flexible hours – telework when you have the time.
Event Management and Support Internship:
- On-site support for very senior-level events.
- Event planning, support, and participation.
- Note taking and drafting executive summaries.
- Short duration efforts with a lasting impact.
- Locations: Events will take place in Washington, D.C. or Seoul.
Eligibility:
- KDVA Members.
- KDVA Associate Members.
- Family Members of KDVA Members and Associate Members.
- Applicants must be 18 years of age or older.
Experiences and Skills:
- Enthusiasm for the ROK-U.S. Alliance and the KDVA mission.
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Good grasp of or enthusiasm for learning social media technology, strategy, and innovation.
- For Research Assistant Internship: Strong writing and researching skills.
- For Event Internship: Poise and interpersonal skills necessary to interact with staff, honorees, volunteers, vendors, and members.
Internship Length:
- One Year, January 1, 2026 to December 31, 2026.
Academic Credit?
Academic credit will depend on your school’s requirements.
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Questions? Email: kdva.internships@gmail.com.
Please submit your application and resume by November 15, 2024. We plan to announce the 2025 KDVA Internship Class by late November 2024.
Internship Application
I was part of the amphibious force of the U.S. Navy during the early part of the war. I served on a Landing Ship Tank (LST) 840. I worked my way up as a medic on the ship. We were based in Sasebo, Japan, but docked at other ports in Japan. Our purpose in the amphibious operations was to reach & land on North Korean enemy locations & board North Korean and Chinese Communist POW’s. We were always at our battle stations. The POW’s were guarded by ROK soldiers and these soldiers were very strict and had a heavy hand with the POW’s. That was one of the events I learned in Korea. Another, was the fact that many of POW’s were father& son, perhaps more than one son, but definitely families realizing a subsistence. I will never forget witnessing the young teenagers. After loading up all the POW’s on topside and also the tank deck, we transported them to an island off the south coast of Korea. I believe it was called Komodo Island, but not sure of the spelling, but we had POW camps there. We actually were part of this operation for months and made dozens of trips. It was quite the operation.
