New Opportunities for Canadian and South Korean Youth through Expanded Work Programs<\/p>\n
From: Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n The Canadian government is committed to deepening its partnership with South Korea, a vital ally in the Indo-Pacific region. This commitment coincides with the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two nations.<\/p>\n Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament for Willowdale, announced on behalf of the Honourable Sean Fraser that a new Canada\u2013South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement has been signed. This agreement will expand work and travel options for young people in both countries through programs like International Experience Canada<\/a> (IEC).<\/p>\n The new arrangement introduces several enhancements compared to the 1995 memorandum:<\/p>\n The implementation is expected in 2024, providing more work and travel opportunities while fostering closer ties and improving job market access for young Canadians and South Koreans.<\/p>\n \u201cCelebrating 60 years of Canada-South Korea relations, I’m thrilled about our new youth mobility agreement. It supports international experiences crucial in today’s global economy. This arrangement offers Canadian and South Korean youth extended opportunities to work and travel, benefiting both nations.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cThis landmark agreement enhances Willowdale’s cultural exchanges, fostering diversity and a global perspective. It opens international doors, enriching our community and elevating it as a global talent hub.\u201d<\/p>\n \u2013 Ali Ehsassi, Member of Parliament for Willowdale<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cMarking our 60-year diplomatic milestone, the Korea\u2013Canada Youth Mobility Program offers more youth opportunities in both countries, reflecting our deep relationship. It will enhance bilateral ties for decades.\u201d<\/p>\n – The Honourable Park Jin, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Republic of Korea<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Media Contacts:<\/strong><\/p>\n Bahoz Dara Aziz<\/strong> Media Relations<\/strong> The eligibility age has been extended from 18-30 to 18-35.<\/p>\n Youth may participate twice, with each period lasting up to 24 months.<\/p>\n The arrangement now includes International Co-op (Internship) and Young Professionals streams.<\/p>\n Canada has agreements with 37 countries and territories.<\/p>\n Yes, recognized organizations offer support for planning work and travel experiences.<\/p>\n Explore new horizons by engaging in the Canada-South Korea Youth Mobility Arrangement today!<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The Government of Canada is committed to strengthening ties with South Korea, a key partner for Canada in the Indo-Pacific, as we mark the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between our two countries this year. … <\/i>Read More<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":7662,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[89],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-4694","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-immigration"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4694","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=4694"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/4694\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/7662"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=4694"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=4694"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/applytocanada.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=4694"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}Strengthening Canada-South Korea Relations<\/h2>\n
Key Features of the New Arrangement<\/h2>\n
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Quotes from Leaders<\/h3>\n
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Program Highlights<\/h2>\n
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Further Information<\/h2>\n
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Contact Information<\/h2>\n
Press Secretary
Minister\u2019s Office
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
bahoz.daraaziz@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\n
Communications Branch
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada
613-952-1650
media@cic.gc.ca<\/a><\/p>\nFAQs<\/h2>\n
What is the eligibility age for the new Youth Mobility Arrangement?<\/h3>\n
How many times can youth participate in the program?<\/h3>\n
What are the added streams in the new arrangement?<\/h3>\n
How many countries have youth mobility agreements with Canada?<\/h3>\n
Can youth get help planning their IEC experience?<\/h3>\n