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Korean translation services

Native-language expertise for clear, natural Korean translation. English to Korean starts at 0.10 USD per source word. Request a free project quote.

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Korean translation at Green Sun

Green Sun provides Korean translation for business, technical and legal documents. Listed language pairs include English to Korean; Japanese to Korean; Korean to English; Korean to Japanese. Send your files, intended use and deadline so we can confirm the scope, price and delivery schedule.

At a glance

  • Language: Korean (South Korea)
  • Language pairs: English to Korean; Japanese to Korean; Korean to English; Korean to Japanese
  • Translators: 50 Korean translators
  • English to Korean: from 0.10 USD per word
  • Japanese to Korean: from 0.04 USD per character
  • Delivery: see the indicative schedule below; confirmed with your quote
  • Quotation: free, after reviewing your files
  • Certificate: company-issued certificate free on request

Korean translation with a clear brief

Korean translation services

For Korean content, identify the reader and the relationship your business has with them. Customer communications, employee policies and technical instructions should each have an appropriate, consistent tone.

Provide official Korean company and product names if available. For apps and websites, include screenshots, button limits and examples of surrounding text so the wording can be reviewed in context.

Why choose Green Sun

Native-language expertise

Native-language expertise helps your content sound natural to its intended readers. Your selected package defines the translation, checking and proofreading included.

Clear project scope

Your quote sets out the language pair, document requirements, price and agreed delivery date.

Free project quote

Request a free quote. We will confirm pricing and delivery after reviewing your files and requirements.

Relevant subject knowledge

Share reference documents and approved terminology so the work can be matched to your subject and intended readers.

Korean translation review

For Korean projects, agree on the reference terminology, approved names and intended style before translation begins.

The published plans have different review scopes. Confirm whether translation only, checking, proofreading or layout review is included in your quote.

Available Korean Language Pairs

KoreanEnglishJapanese

For additional languages not listed, please feel free to contact us.

Rates

Korean translation rates

Rates below are starting prices in USD. The final quote depends on the language pair, source word or character count, subject matter, file format, layout work and deadline.

English → Korean

TierUnit PriceUnitPrice per 200 English
source words (USD)
A0.10 USD～Word20.00 USD～
B0.11 USD～Word22.00 USD～
C0.12 USD～Word25.00 USD～

Japanese → Korean

TierUnit PriceUnitPrice per 400 Japanese
source characters (USD)
A0.04 USD～Characters15.00 USD～
B0.05 USD～Characters20.00 USD～
C0.06 USD～Characters26.00 USD～

Korean → English

TierUnit PriceUnitPrice per 400 Japanese
source characters (USD)
A0.09 USD～Characters36.00 USD～
B0.10 USD～Characters41.00 USD～
C0.12 USD～Characters46.00 USD～

Korean → Japanese

TierUnit PriceUnitPrice per 400 Japanese
source characters (USD)
A0.06 USD～Characters23.00 USD～
B0.07 USD～Characters28.00 USD～
C0.08 USD～Characters33.00 USD～

Tier A covers personal letters and similar material; Tier B covers general business documents; Tier C covers specialist or publication-ready content. The source price list also states a minimum charge of JPY 9,900 including tax. Ask us to confirm the minimum charge and applicable taxes for your quote.

Translation Certificates

Sample Green Sun translation certificate for a Vietnamese-to-Japanese document

A company-issued translation certificate is available free on request. Tell us which organization will receive the document so you can check its acceptance requirements before ordering.

Industries

Korean translation by industry

Our specialists tailor each Korean translation to the content and purpose of your document. Select an industry to learn more.

Gaming

Finance & Banking

Legal

Media & Entertainment

Life Sciences

Travel & Hospitality

Retail & E-Commerce

Manufacturing

Technology

Automotive

E-Learning

Public Sector

Estimated Delivery Time for Korean Translation

Plans and Delivery TimesSpeed PlanBasic PlanPremium Plan
Recommended ForUrgently needed materialsFirst-time clientsProjects requiring speed and high quality
Plan Features• Priority turnaround
*Translation only		• Standard quality
• Translation
• Checking
• Proofreading		• Standard quality with quick delivery
• Translation
• Checking
• Proofreading
Character CountApprox. No. of A4 PagesDelivery in days*
Up to 2,000 charactersApprox. 4 pagesNext day2 daysNext day
Up to 5,000 charactersApprox. 10 pages2 days4 days3 days
Up to 10,000 charactersApprox. 20 pages4 days6 days5 days
Up to 50,000 charactersApprox. 100 pages6 days10 days8 days
Up to 150,000 charactersApprox. 300 pages12 days22 days17 days
Up to 250,000 charactersApprox. 500 pages17 days27 days22 days

Selected Korean translation projects

Examples listed for Korean include game content, a website revision, electrical safety material, cybersecurity content and industrial pneumatics. The records include both English and Japanese source texts. For a similar assignment, send the reference terminology and the final format alongside your files so the technical and publishing requirements can be assessed together.

Request DateDelivery DateSource Language → Target LanguageContentCharacter CountUnit
2023/01/242023/02/24English → KoreanGame Content Translation49,878Words
2023/03/252023/04/03Japanese → KoreanWebsite Revision16,500Characters
2023/07/292023/08/05English → KoreanElectrical Safety Solutions3,742Words
2023/10/072023/10/26Japanese → KoreanIndustrial Wastewater Treatment Methods32,741Characters
2024/03/132024/03/14English → KoreanCybersecurity 4.010,828Words
2024/02/032024/02/15Japanese → KoreanIndustrial Pneumatics16,531Characters

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Green Sun project coordinator working with documents at her desk

Message from the Translation Team Leader: LE TU ANH

Our team starts with your document, audience and intended use. Share your reference materials and delivery requirements so we can agree on a clear brief for your Korean translation.

Meet Our Translators

Korean translator

South Korean translator

Languages
English ↔ Korean
Japanese → Korean
Experience
Over 8 years
Specialisms
Engineering and Technology, IT, Business Documents
Proficiency
TOEIC 870, JLPT N2

– Versatile Experience: Extensive experience translating in many fields, including engineering, IT, and economics. Possesses strong knowledge of specialized terminology and adaptable writing skills.
– Major Project Experience: Has participated in major translation projects for government agencies and multinational corporations.

Korean translator

South Korean translator

Languages
English ↔ Korean
Japanese → Korean
Experience
Over 6 years
Specialisms
Healthcare and Medicine, Education, Tourism, Culture
Proficiency
TOEIC 850, JLPT N2

– Cultural Insight: Deep understanding of both Japanese and Korean cultures.
– Natural Expression: Meticulous, ensuring the translated text sounds natural and is easy to understand.
– Accuracy: Strong research skills and precise use of specialized terminology.

These profiles represent just some of the professional translators on the Green Sun team.

Our Korean Translation Process

Send your project brief

Review your quote

Request a free quote. We will confirm pricing and delivery after reviewing your files and requirements.

Trial translation, on request

Ask whether a trial is available for your language pair and document. Scope and eligibility are confirmed before it begins.

Confirm your order

Translation

Delivery

Review the delivered files and send any questions or requested revisions to your project manager. Changes to the agreed source or scope may require a separate quote.

Billing and payment

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Other languages we translate

Green Sun translates 15 languages. Choose another language below.

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Southeast Asia

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Confidentiality

Confidential documents,
handled with care

Legal, HR and technical documents often contain sensitive information. Green Sun can sign a non-disclosure agreement (NDA) and restrict access to the materials entrusted to us.

  • NDA available. We can also use your company’s agreement template.
  • Restricted access. Project materials are shared only with authorized personnel.
  • Confidentiality commitments apply to everyone assigned to your project.
  • Deletion after delivery can be arranged on request.
A non-disclosure agreement being reviewed before signing

FAQ

Korean translation: frequently asked questions

How are native translation and native-speaker review different?

Native translation means translating into the translator’s native language. Native-speaker review is a separate check of wording, tone and readability in the target language. The review steps included depend on your selected service package and quote.

How much does Korean translation cost?

English to Korean starts from 0.10 USD per word; Japanese to Korean from 0.04 USD per character. These are starting rates in USD. We confirm the final price, minimum charge, applicable taxes and delivery schedule after reviewing your files.

How long does Korean translation take?

The published schedule for up to 2,000 source characters lists next day for the speed plan, 2 days for the basic plan and next day for the premium plan. This is a guide, not a confirmed booking. We confirm availability and business-day delivery after reviewing the language pair, document and layout requirements.

Can I request a certificate for my Korean translation?

A company-issued translation certificate is available free on request. Tell us which organization will receive the document so you can check its acceptance requirements before ordering.

How many Korean translators does Green Sun have?

Green Sun works with 50 Korean translators, coordinated from our offices in Tokyo, Japan and Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.

What should I include in a Korean localization brief?

Include the target audience, preferred level of formality, approved Korean names and terminology, and screenshots or layout files for content that will appear on screen.

Which language pairs are listed for Korean?

The published rate table lists: English to Korean; Japanese to Korean; Korean to English; Korean to Japanese. For another direction or language pair, contact us to confirm availability.

How do I request a Korean translation quote?

Send your source files, translation direction, intended audience, deadline and required format. If the output is English, specify US or Australian English. Request a free quote. We will confirm pricing and delivery after reviewing your files and requirements.

Need Korean translation?

Send your files, language pair and deadline. We will confirm the scope, price and delivery schedule.

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