KOICA

The General volunteer program has been providing two-year commitments for Korean nationals aged 20 to 62 who has knowledge and techniques specializing in a certain field. In the case of male applicants, military duty has to be fulfilled before joining the program.

A KOV who is at least 50 years old and has expertise is called a "Senior KOV"

Korean nationals who are classified as having field officer or reserve army status can replace their military duty with overseas volunteer work. As General Volunteers, International Cooperation Volunteers applicants are also need to have some knowledge or certification concerning a certain field

Korean nationals who have certification as a specialist doctor or who is going to acquire that qualification can replace their military service with overseas volunteer work. They are eligible to serve as doctors in several developing countries.

KOICA has been supporting NGOs which dispatch volunteers to developing countries. These volunteers are called a "KOICA-NGO volunteer". In addition, KOICA also has operated volunteer programs with some universities. Students who are recommended from their university can serve as a KOV and they can obtain academic credits from volunteer activity.