The KDVA Internship program (KIP) provides students the opportunity to learn more 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.

Interns are involved in diverse research and activity projects to include:
- Researching ROK-U.S. Alliance topics.
- Writing Alliance articles for the KDVA new quarterly journal, webpage, newsletter, Facebook, and Twitter.
- Serving as Research Assistants to team with a senior KDVA leader and write articles for KDVA platforms, news articles, and think tank publications.
- Collaborating with academic institutions and young professional organizations to research joint projects.
- Supporting events in Seoul and DC.
- Supporting social media efforts.
About the KDVA Internship Program –
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 volunteers 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.
- (College students who are interested in the U.S.-ROK Alliance and adult supporters of the ROK-U.S. Alliance can join NOW to become an Associate Member: https://kdva.vet/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.
Questions? Email: kdva.internships@gmail.com.
We’re very thankful for their spirit of volunteerism and desire to learn about and help the ROK-U.S. Alliance.
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Kyeongmin Bae
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Morgane Hamza
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Matt Hurley
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Sebin Ko
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Haram Lee
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Primo Meschini
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Sara Mody
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Youngmin Moon
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Emily Park
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Swas Sharma
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Grant Spivey
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Carson Sturgeon
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Elias ‘Ellie’ Varn
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Dianne Ye
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Lauren Davidson
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James Di Napoli
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Sujin Hong
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Ara Rosenhyslop
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Yun, Juman (Jason)
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Yeosub Yang
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Tiger Zheng
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Kaylie Welch
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Sea Choi
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Yujin Kang
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Gi Deok Kim
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Hanson Kim
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Keebum “Kevin” Kim
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June Young Lee
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Kaylie Welch
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Subin Youn
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Ellis Prescott
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Celine Mahne
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Kyungdon Kim
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Kyung Jun Moon
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Sarah (Bo Young) Jeong
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Yunah Cho
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Hwang, Se Young
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Suji Hong
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Nicole Ruiz
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Julie Hugnh
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Mariam Lee
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Stacey Scholten
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