Canada has signed a new deal with South Korea to expand work opportunities for youth.

As Canada and South Korea mark the 60th anniversary of their diplomatic relations, the Government of Canada has decided to strengthen its ties with South Korea. Canada has recently signed a new youth mobility agreement with South Korea to expand work opportunities. The new deal will allow youth aged 18 to 35 from the two countries to travel and work in each other’s respective country through the International Experience Canada (IEC) program.

The agreement will come into effect in 2024. Two new streams, International Co-op (Internship) and Young Professionals, will also be added to the existing Working Holiday category. Most youth will also have the option to participate twice in the program, each time for up to 24 months.

Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship, Sean Fraser says, “The Government of Canada continues to support and create reciprocal arrangements for Canadian and international youth to work and travel in each other’s country. Thanks to this new youth mobility arrangement, Canadian and South Korean youth will have more opportunities to live, travel and work abroad for longer than ever before, and Canadian employers will have a bigger talent pool to find the workers they need.”

Source: Canada.ca