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Internship Programs

The internship program is considered a course and is included in the YISS tuition fee, requiring no additional payment.

However, students must complete their tuition payment by March 20th, 16:00 KST to validate their application.

 

Corporate Internship Program

The program offers YISS students direct exposure to global corporate settings in the heart of Seoul, Korea. Taking advantage of Yonsei University’s vast alumni networks and strong ties with business and educational partners, the program provides students with the opportunity to gain professional work experience and to build social networks in some of the world’s leading companies and organizations. Do not miss this opportunity to advance your career during this summer.

    • Program Period : Jun 16, 2025 ~ Aug 5, 2025 (7.5 weeks)
       

    The internship program operates on a different schedule from the YISS period. Students participating in the internship program must arrange their own accommodation. Even if assigned a dormitory, they should secure housing for the extra period beyond the designated dormitory stay.
     

    • Qualifications : YISS participants enrolled in an accredited foreign university as well as enrolled in at least 2 courses (mininum 5 credit). * High school seniors who have been accepted to university and Yonsei students are not eligible to apply.
    • There will be no refund for students who have accepted to the YSIP and have been working at the company/laboratories that they have accepted. 
    • Benefit
      • Certificate of Completion for those who get "Pass" with signature of Vice President, Office of International Affairs at Yonsei University
      • Actual Working experience in Korea
      • 2 Credits (Graded on Pass/Non-Pass basis)

      • Please discuss with an academic advisor of your home university for the credit transferability

      • The internship is unpaid since it is an academic course under YISS

    • Course Syllabus
    • Working Hours Required (105 hours in total)

    • Please check the working hour of companies from the list below

      • YSIP is only open to the students who have received a "Tuition request" stage.
      • Participating Internship is the student's choice, but the responsibility for home university credit transferability or recognition lies with the home university and the student.
Important Dates
Important Dates
Internship Application

February 3 (Mon) ~ March 20 (Thu), 2025  16:00 KST
Internship Interview Period (Optional/Virtual) Early April
Placement Announcement

1st Round Results - Around April 15(Tue)

2nd Round Results - Around Apirl 29(Tue)
Internship Orientation (Mandatory/On-Site)

June 13, 2025 (Fri) 2PM KST
Internship Period

June 16, 2025 (Mon) - Full time

[9AM to 5PM KST]
June 17 (Tue) ~ August 5 (Tue)
3.5 hrs per day (Mon ~ Thu)
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Internship applicants need to complete their enrollment by making full tuition fee payment by March 20th 16:00 KST.
(Same as Early Bird payment deadline)
Applications with outstanding tuition balance will not be considered.

The Placement Schedule might be subject to be delayed on the situation.

There might be an Early Decision depending on the institutions payments.

There can be an additional placement if there is any cancellation.

Some internship insitution could request candidate for Internship Interview.

Course Schedule Guidance
  • The following modules are devised to assist internship applicants in scheduling academic course(s) with internship.
  • Internship applicants are required to take at least two courses including the internship course (Internship + 1 academic course).
  • There are two options for internship working hours (morning or afternoon), so please refer to the below charts to understand how the YISS course schedule can be arranged for interns.
  • Please note that participants have to work from 9AM to 5PM KST on Jun 16, 2025 (Mon).
Option 1) Morning Internship
Option 1) Morning Internship
Morning - Internship Afternoon - Academic Course(s)
1 Internship 09:00~12:30 Period 2A (4-week) 13:00 - 15:30
2 Period 3 (6-week) 13:30 – 15:10
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Option 2) Afternoon Internship
Option 2) Afternoon Internship
Morning - Academic Course(s) Afternoon - Internship
1 Period 1A (4-week) 09:30 - 11:30 Internship 14:00 – 17:30
2 Period 1 (6-week) 09:00 – 10:40
3 Period 2 (6-week) 11:00 – 12:40
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Interns will work either in the Morning or Afternoon and can choose to take academic coursan e(s) in blue or in green (or both).

Note
  • Internship placement is not guaranteed. Final decisions will be made by individual institutions. Please prepare alternative course options to be approved by your home university in case you are not placed in an internship position.
  • Some laboratories or centers may have interviews(Online), and in this case, only short-listed candidates will be individually contacted.
  • Each applicant can apply for up to 5 internship positions (5 from both Research & Corporation Internship).
  • Please take extra caution when selecting internship positions and ask questions before submitting your application if any. When the offer is accepted by the applicant (placement is confirmed), based on the mutual trust and contract, cancellation or change in placement cannot be made. If a placement is changed or canceled, all benefits that were given to the applicant will be withdrawn.
List of Participating Companies and Research Centers/Labs

  • Corporate Internship : List of Participating Companies 2025
    Company
    /Organization    		 Department Task(s) No. of Internship Positions Requirements
    Global Marketing
    • Responsible for handling global product planning / launching / developing.

     

    • Execute global marketing communications (PR , Ad, Promotion, Influencer Management)

     

    • Monitor global market and competitor trends and establish new marketing strategies.

     

    • Implement global customer marketing strategy. (Analyze trends and conduct 1:1- depth customer research)
    		 5 ~ 10

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Basic), English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Students who are interested in K-beauty, fashion, cosmetics.
      • Not necessary but preferred major Marketing, Sales, Arts, Fashion, Media.
      • Students who have a hardworking attitude and great desire to learn while doing internship.

    ※ ​Financial Support

    • Meal (Lunch)

     

    Global Sales
    • Operate global e-commerce platform (ex. Amazon, eBay, Rakuten etc.)
    • Plaaning various sales strategies for brands' successful entry into new global market(ex. Spehora, ULTA, Macys, Boots Beauty, Space NK @ cosme, LOFT etc.)
    • Discover and foster global new clients/sales channels.
    • Conduct global export supply business and establish global partnership.
    		 5 ~ 10

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean(Basic), English (Advance)
    • Others:
      • Students who are interested in K-beauty, fashion, cosmetics.
      • Not necessary but preferred major Marketing, Sales, Arts, Fashion, Media. 
      • Students who have a hardworking attitude and great desire to learn while doing internship.

    Financial Support

    • Meals (LUNCH)
    Video Contents Team
    • Best practice research and analyzing.
    • PR and Commercial planning assistant.
    • Managing media platforms.
    • Preparing shooting and production design assistant.
    • Graphic design, Motion graphic design.
    • Other tasks necessary for video production.
    		 4
    • Language: Korean (Basic), English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Strong interest in promotion, commercials and video making.
      • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
      • Strong follow-up skills.
      • Working knowledge of social media.
    Developing Center/ Marketing Center
    • Focusing on developing Aging friendly home modification tool and IoT green care pot. Marketing by analyzing data, and business cases to improve the user experience.
    		 6

    **Interview required**

    • Language:Korean (Advanced), English (Basic)
    • Others:
      • Preferred applicants are majoring in computer science, architecture, interior design, social welfare, communication and business administration.
      • Basic to advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office and Adobe Application skills.
    Medical Mission Center / Intern
    • To make brochures and documents in English
    		 1
    • Language: English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

    Design Team

    (Design Assistant)
    • Producing print and digital marketing materials.
    • Contributing to brainstorming sessions and research with the design team for projects.
    • Assistance with a wide range of creative projects.
    		 2

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Basic) English (Intermediate)
    • Others:
      • Fluencey in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. 
      • Strong interest in Stationeray Design. 
      • Working knowledge of making animated videos. 
      • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail. 
      • Creative and be a teamplayer.
    Brand Team (Marketing Assistant)

     
    • Manage social media platforms such as Instagram, Facebook, etc.
    • Conduct market research.
    • Draft marketing plans before and after launching new products. 
    • Contribute to brainstorming sessions for enw product ideas.
    • Translate product description as needed
    		 2

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Basic), English (Intermediate)
    • Others:
      • Working Knowledge of design tools (Adobe creative software) is preferred.
      • Strong interest in PR, marketing and stationery.
      • Working knowledge of social media. 
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

    		Growth team (Growth Manager Intern, Content Writing and SEO.)

    Content writing and SEO

    • Researching and creating SEO - optimized content for platforms like Google and Naver Blog to enhance online visibility in English and, if applicable, in Korean. 
    • Analyzing SEO performance and providing recommendations to improve rankings and reach.
    		 1

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Intermediate) English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Strong interest and basic understanding of ML, LLM and AI technologies. 
      • Excellent writing and editing skills in English (and Korean if applicable).
      • Self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to meet dedlines.
      • Knowledge of SEO best practices and tools (e.g. Ubersuggest) is a plus.

    		Growth team (Growth Manager Intern, Video Production.)

    Video Production

    • Assisting in scripting and producing product demonstration and introductory videos for Youtube.
    • Contributing to video editing and storytelling to showcase product features effectively.
    		 1

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Intermediate) English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Strong interest and basic understanding of ML, LLM and AI technologies. 
      • Self-motivated, detail-oriented and able to meet deadlines.
      • Familarity with video editing tools is a plus.

    		Product / Operation Team
    • Deliver value that only 'Hirediversity' can deliver to international student customers.
    • Administrative support includes, managing info-desk, planning and operation through actual operation.
    • Experience everything from research to data analysis, service development, service launch, service operation, and follow-up management
    		 3

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Intermediate) English (Intermediate)
    • Others:
      • Strong interest in publicity and publishing;
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Strong follow-up skills

    		Business Development (Overseas Sales and Market Penetration)
    • Development of a medical device to prevent iatrogenic blood loss, including support for U.S. FDA Approval (1 person, Engineering major)
    		 1
    • Language: English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Preference for candidates with an engineering or medical background, or those aspiring to pursue a career in the healthcare field.

        Financial Support

        • Meals / Snack

    		Human Resources(Global HR Intern)
    • Benchmarking International HR Best Practices
    • Recruitment & Employer Branding Projects
    • Internationaliztion of HR Practices
    • HR Process Improvement & Operational Efficiency
    • HR Needs Assessment & Stakeholder Interviews
    		 2

    Interview required

    • Language: English (Intermediate)
    • Others:
      • Interested in human resources management
      • Interested in international organizations and/or global public health

    Financial Support

    • 100,000 won per week stipend to help cover transportation and lunch cost (20,000 won per day)

    		International Affairs Team (Publicity Assistant)
    • Content creation for official Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube
    • Planning and organizing events for students
    • Assisting in promotional campaigns and social media engagement
    • Tasks may vary depending on situation and needs
    		 2
    • Language: English
    • Others:
      • Strong creativity and interest in social media content creation
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills
      • Proficiency in content creation tools is a plus (Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, video editing software, etc.)

    		Publicity & 
    Event Coordination Intern
    • Collecting and translating Yonsei University news related to the SDGs into English
    • Translating the Sustainability Report into English for THE Impact Rankings
    • Supporting public relations and events for IGEE
    		 2

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Advanced), Enlgish (Adavanced)
    • Others:
      • Background in fields related to SDGs
      • Ability to conduct research and analyze information related to sustainability and global issues
      • Experience in content creation, editing and proofreading
      • Strong writing and communication skills in both Korean and English
      • Experience in designing SNS promotional materials

    		Global Business
    (Global Marketing Assistant)
    • Execute global marketing communication
    • Monitor and analyze global market and competitor trends and establish new marketing stragegies
    • Planning and creating detailed product pages for E-commerce platforms
    • Writing scripts for short form video ads content
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    		 4 ~ 8

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Intermediate), Enlgish (Adavanced)
    • Others:
      • Heavy user of social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok
      • Strong understanding of beauty trends in the target marketing countries.

      Financial Support

      • In-house Cafe

         
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    List of Participating Research Centers/Labs 2023
    Name of
    Professor/
    Department    		 Resaech Lab Name Task(s) No. of Positions Requirements
    [Morning/Afternoon] Lee. Jin Kook
    Interior Architecture & Built Environment    		 Space Management & Design IT Lab
    • Optimize RAG (Retrieval-Augmented Generation) models for architectural data retrieval.
    • Utilize generative AI models for architectural visualization, focusing on image generation, prompt optimization, and fine-tuning for domain-specific tasks.
    • Build and validate domain-specific training datasets, comparing and optimizing open models(Llama3, Flux, etc.) for architectural applications.
    		 2~5
    • Language: Fluency in either Korean or English
    • Please bring a laptop. If unavailable, one will be provided by the laboratory.
    • No specific dress code. However, please avoid overly informal attire.
    • The more proactive your attitude towards research, the better.
    [Morning/Afternoon] Koo. Sumin
    Clothing and Textiles    		 Fashion Design & Technology Lab
    • Research in the fields of fashion design, wearable technology, e-textiles, wearable robot, virtual fashion and/or AI.
    		 2~4
    • Language: Korean (Intermediate), English (Advanced)
    • Degrees in related fields of fashion, clothing, electronic engineering, computer science/software, textiles, design, mechanics, and/or AI.
    [Afternoon] Chung. Kyongmee
    Psychology    		 Digital Mental Health Lab
    • Participated in a project providing a psychotherapy chatbot based on an LLM and performed related tasks.
    • Primarily carried out data organization tasks to document therapistclient dialogues from actual therapy sessions and worked on establishing reliability.
    • Took apart in a pilot study to verify the effectiveness and usability of the develpoed psychotherapy chatbot
    		 4

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Advanced), English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Prior research experience in related fields preferred
      • Psychology, Brain science students
    [Morning/Afternoon] Shin. Jae Il
    Pediatrics (Publicity Assistant)    		 Severance Underwood Meta-Research Center, the Institute of Convergence Science (ICONS),
    • Listening to the lectures on meta-research
    • Regular journal presentation by participants
    • Daily writing the paper and reporting by participants
    		 10

    **Interview required**

    • Language: English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Strong interest in research, and publication
      • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
      • Must have a strong will to learn to write a paper
      • Must be able to work faithfully
      • Examples by other students
      • 🔗 Example 1
        🔗 Example 2
    [Morning]
    Youm. Sang Hoon
    Architecture and Architectural Engineering    		 CAT Architecture and Urban Design
    • Administrative support
    • Urban Documantation and Archiving
    • Architectural and Urban Modeling (Physical, Digital, 3D printing, etc)
    • Tasks may vary depending on situation and needs
    		 2

    **Interview required**

    • Language: Korean (Basic) English (Advanced)
    • Others:
      • Strong interest in the built environment, including architecture and urban spaces
      • Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
      • Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports and presentations
      • Proficiency in relevant software is a plus (Adobe Creative Suite, CAD, Rhino, video editing tools, etc.)
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AMOREPACIFIC
AMOREPACIFIC
Department Global Marketing Number of
Positions		 5~10
General Information
  • AmorePacific, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a global leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry. The company is renowned for its innovative skincare, makeup, and personal care products, offering a diverse portfolio of brands such as Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Innisfree, and Mamonde. With a strong focus on combining traditional Asian herbal ingredients with cutting-edge technology
Website https://www.apgroup.com/int/en/index.html
Office Location 100, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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AMOREPACIFIC
AMOREPACIFIC
Department Global Sales Number of
Positions		 5~10
General Information
  • AmorePacific, founded in 1945 and headquartered in Seoul, South Korea, is a global leader in the beauty and cosmetics industry. The company is renowned for its innovative skincare, makeup, and personal care products, offering a diverse portfolio of brands such as Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Innisfree, and Mamonde. With a strong focus on combining traditional Asian herbal ingredients with cutting-edge technology
Website https://www.apgroup.com/int/en/index.html
Office Location 100, Hangang-daero, Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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AYOBA Inc.
AYOBA Inc.
Department Video Contents Team Number of
Positions		 4
General Information
  • AYOBA creates work that helps visualize the vision of our clients. We work across education, academics, and technology. AYOBA's goal is to find the best visual language that combines innovative design and narrative to tell powerful stories.
Website https://ayoba.co.kr/
Office Location 4F, 120, Seoungmisan-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul
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Symbioliving TECH
Symbioliving TECH
Department Developing Center / Marketing Center Number of
Positions		 6
General Information
  • Symbioliving TECH develops eco-friendly, health-focused products that harmonize with natural, social, and technological ecosystems. Specializing in universal design and aging-friendly solutions, the company aims to promote well-being and sustainable living through innovative research and development.
Website http://www.symbiolivingtech.co.kr/
Office Location Samsung Hall, Room 316, Yonsei University, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, South Korea
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Medical Mission Center at Yonsei University Health System(YUHS)[Morning/Afternoon]
Medical Mission Center at Yonsei University Health System(YUHS)[Morning/Afternoon]
Department Medical Mission Center / Intern Number of
Positions		 1
General Information
  • Founded in 1885, Yonsei University Health System (YUHS) is South Korea’s first modern medical institution. It has grown into a leading medical hub, producing 700 graduates annually and serving over 5.3 million patients. With a mission to “free humankind from disease and suffering,” YUHS aims to be a top medical center in Northeast Asia and a global leader in medicine.
 
Website https://yigh.yuhs.ac/yigh/about/overview-medi.do
Office Location 6th floor, Admin Building (종합관), 50-1 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-gu, Seoul
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HOWFUL Co., Ltd.[Morning/Afternoon]
HOWFUL Co., Ltd.
Department Design Team (Design Assitant) Number of
Positions		 2
General Information
  • Howful Studio continues its practice in design, freely igniting from a place of inspiration and stability. Based on a multi-layered approach to content creation, we encapsulate fresh perspectives in original designs, creating high-quality results.
Website https://howful.net/
Office Location 265-17 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South korea
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HOWFUL Co., Ltd.[Morning/Afternoon]
HOWFUL Co., Ltd.
Department Brand Team (Marketing Assitant) Number of
Positions		 2
General Information
  • Howful Studio continues its practice in design, freely igniting from a place of inspiration and stability. Based on a multi-layered approach to content creation, we encapsulate fresh perspectives in original designs, creating high-quality results.
Website https://howful.net/
Office Location 265-17 Tojeong-ro, Mapo-gu, Seoul, South korea
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VESSL AI(1) [Morning/Afternoon]
VESSL AI
Department Growth Team (Content Writing & SEO) Number of Positions 1
General Information
  • VESSL AI is an advanced AI-powered company that focuses on machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) applications. Their core mission is to develop scalable AI-driven content and business solutions.
Website https://vessl.ai/
Office Location 55, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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VESSL AI(2) [Morning/Afternoon]
VESSL AI (2)
Department Growth Team (Video Production) Number of Positions 1
General Information
  • VESSL AI is an advanced AI-powered company that focuses on machine learning (ML) and natural language processing (NLP) applications. Their core mission is to develop scalable AI-driven content and business solutions.
Website https://vessl.ai/
Office Location 55, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Hirediversity [Morning/Afternoon]
Hirediversity
Department Product / Operation Team Number of Positions 3
General Information
  • HireDiversity is a startup dedicated to helping international students and foreigners in Korea navigate essential services like opening bank accounts, handling paperwork, and improving mobility, making integration into Korean society easier.
Website https://www.hirevisa.com/
Office Location WeWork,55, Seocho-daero 77-gil, Seocho-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea
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Mune Co.,Ltd [Morning/Afternoon]
Hirediversity
Department Busniness Development Number of Positions 1
General Information
  • MUNE was established to ensure workplace safety for healthcare providers, protecting them from various dangers during their working hours. MUNE will try to create a better hospital environment by solving problems that are easily overlooked or neglected in the hospital
Website https://www.munecorp.com/
Office Location #505, 3 Dong, Ace Hightech City, 130, Seonyu-ro, Yeongdeungpo-gu, Seoul, Republic of Korea (ZIP: 07255)
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International Vaccine Institute[Morning/Afternoon]
Hirediversity
Department Human Resources Number of Positions 2
General Information
  • The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is a nonprofit International Organization established in 1997 as an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). We are among the few organizations in the world dedicated to vaccines and vaccination for global health.
Website https://www.ivi.int/
Office Location International Vaccine Institute SNU Research Park, 1 Gwanak-ro, Gwanak-gu, Seoul, 08826 Korea
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Yonsei Office of International Affairs [Morning/Afternoon]
Yonsei Office of International Affairs
Department Publicity Assistant Number of Positions 2
General Information
  • The Office of International Affairs (OIA) provides strategic direction for Yonsei University’s global endeavors in its mission to become Asia’s World University.
Website https://oia.yonsei.ac.kr/
Office Location 302 Baekyang Hall, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722
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Yonsei Institue for Global Engagement & Empowerment(IGEE)[Afternoon]
Institute for Global Engagement & Empowerment (IGEE)
Department IGEE Intern Number of Positions 2
General Information
  • The Institute for Global Engagement & Empowerment (IGEE) was launched in 2017 at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea to contribute to implementing the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development by integrating various missionary and volunteer activities within the University, directing intellectual and human resources to address social issues, and educating the next generation of global citizens.
Website https://igee.yonsei.ac.kr/english/index.php
Office Location 301 Appenzeller Hall, 50 Yonsei-ro, Seodaemun-Gu, Seoul 03722
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Torriden[Afternoon]
Torriden
Department Global Marketing Assistant Number of Positions 4 ~ 8
General Information
  • Torriden is a Korean skincare brand renowned for its innovative and effective products, catering to various skin concerns. Torriden's commitment to clean beauty is evident in their vegan and cruelty-free formulations, free from artificial fragrances, colorants, parabens, and mineral oils, making them suitable for all skin types, including sensitive and acne-prone skin.
Website https://www.torriden.com/main/html.php?htmid=brand/brand_story.html
Office Location 7F/9F, 620, Eonju-ro, Gangnam-gu, Seoul
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Security Pledge Agreement and Collection of Personal Information Agreement
  • Additional documents, such as a collection of personal information, may be required (security issues related to research projects are essential in terms of researchers).
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