Legal Intern – Competition Policy
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Position Overview
Location:
🇰🇷 Sejong, South Korea
Compensation:
₩2,000,000 - ₩3,000,000/year
Position:
Junior
Type:
Internship
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
May 19, 2026
Internship Description
Legal Intern – Competition Policy
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC / 공정거래위원회) is accepting applications for Legal Interns at its headquarters in Sejong City, South Korea's administrative capital. This government internship offers 법학전문대학원 students hands-on experience in competition law enforcement and policy development.
Program Details
- Duration: 4-8 weeks (summer session preferred, flexible scheduling available)
- Compensation: Paid — government intern stipend per Public Service regulations
- Eligibility: 2nd or 3rd year 법학전문대학원 students interested in competition law and public policy
What You Will Do
- Assist KFTC investigators with research and analysis for cartel investigations and merger reviews
- Research comparative competition law developments in the EU, US, Japan, and other jurisdictions
- Draft policy memoranda on 독점규제 및 공정거래에 관한 법률 (MRFTA) reform proposals
- Attend KFTC Commissioners' meetings and observe administrative hearing procedures
- Support the International Cooperation Division on bilateral antitrust cooperation agreements
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Korean 법학전문대학원
- Coursework or strong interest in competition law, economic law, or regulatory policy
- English proficiency for international comparative research
- Korean citizenship required for government internship positions
Responsibilities
Legal Intern – Competition Policy
The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC / 공정거래위원회) is accepting applications for Legal Interns at its headquarters in Sejong City, South Korea's administrative capital. This government internship offers 법학전문대학원 students hands-on experience in competition law enforcement and policy development.
Program Details
- Duration: 4-8 weeks (summer session preferred, flexible scheduling available)
- Compensation: Paid — government intern stipend per Public Service regulations
- Eligibility: 2nd or 3rd year 법학전문대학원 students interested in competition law and public policy
What You Will Do
- Assist KFTC investigators with research and analysis for cartel investigations and merger reviews
- Research comparative competition law developments in the EU, US, Japan, and other jurisdictions
- Draft policy memoranda on 독점규제 및 공정거래에 관한 법률 (MRFTA) reform proposals
- Attend KFTC Commissioners' meetings and observe administrative hearing procedures
- Support the International Cooperation Division on bilateral antitrust cooperation agreements
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in a Korean 법학전문대학원
- Coursework or strong interest in competition law, economic law, or regulatory policy
- English proficiency for international comparative research
- Korean citizenship required for government internship positions
Requirements
Law student or recent graduate, Strong academic record, Interest in legal practice
Perks & Benefits
Legal internship experience, Professional mentorship, Career development, Academic credit opportunities
Compensation
₩2,000,000 - ₩3,000,000/year
Application Contact
Contact: Korea Fair Trade Commission Internship Coordinator
Application Deadline
May 19, 2026
Employment Type
Intern
