Funded traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea

We offer:

A traineeship of 6 months in 2026 within the Political, Press and Information (PPI) Section of the EU Delegation to the Republic of Korea. The tentative start date is in April/May and for a second trainee in July 2026.

The PPI Section contributes to the work of the Delegation by

• monitoring, analysing and reporting regularly to Headquarters on internal and regional political developments, foreign policy and other policy areas including climate change and human rights;
• Maintaining contact with all relevant counterparts in order to report on these developments and promote the EU's positions;
• Providing support to visitors from EU institutions as well as providing briefing dossiers, speeches, statements, press releases and articles;
• Coordinating EU Members States' joint positions and actions;
• Organising public diplomacy events, cultural events, creating social media contents, monitoring and managing the feedback on social media to raise the visibility of the EU and its Delegation's work;
• And carrying out press, information and communication activities.

Main tasks: 

• Research and analysis of information;
• Attend, organise and participate in meetings, cultural and visibility events, seminars and conferences with a view to drafting reports and promoting visibility;
• Support the Section in the preparation of visits, missions and meetings as well as follow-up action;
• Provide support to the members of the PPI section in their daily activities, under the supervision of the Head of Section;
• Assisting the Press and Information Officer in support of PR and media activities, inter alia on social media (Instagram, Facebook and X ex-Twitter);
• Draft press digests and information bulletins;
• Support the Delegation on other administrative, logistical and operational tasks when required.
• Support the Trade and Economic section with tasks listed above when required