92 young interns begin work experience at Ministry of Interior and Safety

The Ministry of Interior and Safety will hold the "2026 Second Cohort Youth Intern Future Leap Launch Ceremony" at the Gyowon Dream Center in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, Tuesday and Wednesday.

The second cohort totals 92 interns drawn from across the ministry's offices and affiliated institutions: 35 from the main office, 15 from the National Archives of Korea, nine from the Local Government Officials Development Institute, eight each from the National Forensic Service and the National Disaster and Safety Research Institute, six from the National Disaster and Safety Education Institute, four from the Government Complex Management Office, three from the Presidential Archives, two each from the Five Northern Provinces Committee and the National Information Resources Service.

By field, the cohort includes 44 in administration, 18 in records management, 10 in public relations, nine in data, five in foreign languages and six in other areas.

The launch ceremony will open with an introduction to the ministry and its key functions, followed by training sessions on document writing, security and personal data protection. A special lecture on using AI to improve work efficiency will also be offered to help interns navigate a rapidly changing AI-driven work environment.

The program will also run small group research sessions aimed at strengthening policy capabilities. Through collaborative discussions on a range of policy issues, interns will have the opportunity to develop ideas together — going beyond simple job shadowing to build a deeper understanding of policy and sharpen their problem-solving skills.

The ministry launched its youth intern program in 2023 and has since hired a total of 710 interns. Over the past two years, 58 of them have gone on to secure jobs at public institutions and other employers.

The ministry said it plans to continue expanding opportunities for young people to explore career paths and build practical skills through direct experience in government, while also broadening employment counseling services through partnerships with university job-support centers to help internships translate into actual employment.

"I hope the youth intern experience becomes a precious starting point for discovering your own potential and preparing for the future," said Kim Min-jae, vice minister of interior and safety. "The ministry will continue to expand practical work experience and capacity-building opportunities so that young people can learn, take on challenges and grow on the job."