
The GR Company is a specialist government relations and public affairs consultancy focused on the Asia-Pacific region.
Rooted in Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, the company supports clients navigating complex policy environments and managing engagements across multiple markets in the region.
From its regional hub in Singapore, the company coordinates regional assignments and brings together the expertise, relationships, and local insight needed to support clients across the Asia-Pacific region.
A team of more than 100 consultants combines deep local insight with a regional perspective, supporting both market-specific mandates and regional assignments requiring coordinated engagement.
The company complements its own offices with a well-established network of trusted affiliate and partner firms across Southeast Asia and other key markets in the wider region, including China, India, and Australia.
The GR Company also has offices in Washington, D.C., and London, enabling close collaboration with multinational clients and stakeholders while ensuring seamless coordination across markets and time zones.
The GR Company provides advisory services across a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, energy, environment, finance, technology, consumer products, and defense and security. Its policy and industry specialists help clients understand regulatory and political developments, engage effectively with stakeholders, and respond to evolving policy and geopolitical dynamics across the region.
GR Japan is the leading and largest government relations and public affairs consultancy in Japan. Our team comprises experts with years of experience and a deep understanding of Japanese policy making. We pride ourselves on our business acumen and knowledge of our clients’ strategic goals and business needs. Our team of over 70 policy and industry specialists, including former government officials and elected representatives, has an unparalleled network of contacts in the national and local government, academia, civil society, and the private sector.
GR Japan is politically neutral and enjoys excellent working relationships across the political spectrum. The GR Company, the group brand and the umbrella organization of GR Japan, provides exceptional global support. With offices in Tokyo, Osaka, Seoul, Taipei, Singapore, London, and Washington D.C., we work with partners with local and regional expertise to help our clients succeed in markets around the world.
GR Japan is looking for an intern with a high-level of Japanese and English proficiency, and a demonstrated passion for public policy and politics. GR Japan always welcomes passionate students and individuals searching for internships with us. In this role you will build a firm foundation to a potential future career in government relations and public affairs.
We are looking for candidates with excellent academic ability who want to apply their knowledge to tackle real policy challenges that make a difference. We offer experience at the intersection of business and government, helping clients - world-leading multinational conglomerates, financial institutions, industry associations, civil society organisations, and non-profit organisations, etc. - to understand how to effectively interact with Japanese policy and government stakeholders.
Responsibilities of the intern include:
From June 15 to August 31, 2026 (adjustable at the discretion of the organisation)
GR Korea is a leading government relations and public affairs consultancy in Korea. We offer a full range of government relations, public affairs, and related services, including stakeholder and issue mapping, strategy development, narrative crafting, outreach support, and timely intelligence-gathering. Our team of exceptional policy and industry specialists helps top-tier global clients navigate the complexities of politics and work with stakeholders – throughout government, major political parties, media, business, and academia – to complement our clients ’goals, drive change, and deliver societal impact. We are politically neutral and enjoy excellent working relations across the political spectrum. GR Korea is a proud part of The GR Company with offices in Seoul, Tokyo, Osaka, Taipei, Washington D.C., London, and Singapore.
At GR Korea, the intern will support the teams of consultants at various sectors, including healthcare, pharmaceuticals, energy, environment, AI and advanced technology, and consumer goods. Teamed together with the seasoned experts, the intern will experience a full range of government relations, public affairs, and related services, including stakeholder and issue mapping, strategy development, narrative crafting, outreach support, and timely intelligence-gathering.
GR Korea is looking for an intern with demonstrated passion for public policy and politics, with a high-proficiency in English (TOEFL 110 or above) and preferably with some fluency in conversational Korean. S/he is expected to thrive in fast-paced, team-centred working environment, being willing and able to learn fast to help the team deliver professional materials about the complex and swiftly changing policy/political landscape of Korea and Taiwan.
Job descriptions:
- Conduct research on public policy, regulations, and key government stakeholders
- Draft and edit policy-related deliverables (Word, PPT) – issue & stakeholder mapping reports, engagement strategy documents, advocacy materials, and reference materials
- Monitor the latest policy and political developments related to the clients’ goals
- Assist translation of client-related documents
- Support the team in delivering client satisfaction (ad-hoc research, etc.)
Minimum qualifications:
Preferred qualifications:
From June 15 to August 31, 2026 (adjustable at the discretion of the organisation)