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Shohag S.

Daegu, South Korea

$15/hr
5.0
41 jobs

Hello! My name is Shohag (쇼학) & I am a native Bangladeshi but studing in South Korea since 2014. I already finish my BBA from Daegu Catholic University South Korea and have started my MBA in the same university. I have a lot of experience in translation and interpretation. I have been working for more than 4 years with Daegu Education Ministry South Korea as a Translator and interpreter. I also have a Test Of Proficiency In Korean (TOPIK) LEVEL 5. I will manually translate all of your documents and 100% confidentiality. You can sent me file in any formats (pdf, Docx, RTF, .xls, .txt etc). I'm very accurate about the service and delivery time. Bengali to korean & korean to Bengali (벵골어~한국어 & 한국어~벵골어) English to Korean & Korean to English (영어~한국어 & 한국어~영어) Translation Areas: - Simple document - General business papers - Business email - video subtitles - Book - Product or User Manual - Cosmetic Instruction Manual - Marketing and advertising Document - Treatise - Etc.

  • English
  • Translation
  • Korean
  • Bengali
  • Technical Translation
  • English to Bengali Translation
  • English to Korean Translation
  • Korean to English Translation
  • Data Entry
Emi K.

Seoul, South Korea

$28/hr
5.0
12 jobs

Hi there! I’m Emi, based in Seoul, South Korea. I have hands-on experience in the medical and aesthetic industry. I worked as a registered nurse in Japan for 6 years and currently work as a consultant at a dermatology clinic in Seoul. I provide reliable support for medical & beauty translation, communication with international clients, and UGC content creation. Japanese Native | Korean & English | Aesthetic Clinic Consultant | Medical & Beauty Translation 🔹What I can help you with • Medical & beauty translation (JP / KR / EN) • Communication support with clinics and international clients • UGC video filming for beauty & lifestyle brands • Data entry and online research 🔹Experience • Registered Nurse – University Hospital in Japan (6 years) • Front Desk Staff – International Hotel • Consultant – Dermatology Clinic in Seoul

  • Japanese to English Translation
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Japanese to Korean Translation
  • Nursing
  • Teaching Japanese
  • Korean to English Translation
  • UGC
  • Instagram Story
  • Video Editing
Tohi K.

Incheon, South Korea

$40/hr
5.0
2 jobs

Japanese and Korean are my primary language pair, and I focus specifically on business translation, the kind where getting the register wrong or missing a cultural layer costs you the deal. My background is in management consulting and enterprise tech (McKinsey, Datadog). That means I understand what I'm translating beyond the words: why a Korean executive memo is written the way it is, how pitch decks need to shift for a Japanese vs. Western audience, and what a contract clause actually means in context. I've spent years working inside Asian institutional environments at Keio University and Yonsei University, which sharpens the professional and cultural fluency that no language course gives you. [What I translate] - Business contracts and partnership agreements - Corporate pitch decks and investor materials - Executive communications and internal memos - Market entry reports and competitive research - Product documentation and SaaS UI/UX copy - HR documentation, onboarding materials, and policies - Email correspondence and client-facing communications - Business proposals and RFP responses [Language pairs] Korean ↔ English (primary, native-level proficiency) Japanese ↔ English (business-level, written documents and correspondence) Korean ↔ Japanese (available on request) [Why hire me over a general translator] Most translators give you technically accurate output. What they often miss is register, hierarchy, and intent, especially in Korean and Japanese business communication, where those things carry significant meaning. I've worked directly with both countries' executives, participated in international business programs, and operated in corporate environments. I translate the business logic, not just the sentences. [Typical deliverables] - Full document translation with original formatting preserved - Side-by-side bilingual versions for review or legal use - Light editing and post-processing of machine-translated content (MT review) - Localization consulting for teams entering the Korean or Japanese market [Working style] Fast response time. Clear communication throughout. I'll flag anything ambiguous before delivering, not after. If a term doesn't have a clean equivalent, I'll note it and give you options rather than guessing. If you're working on something with real stakes like a funding round, a market entry, a partnership negotiation, message me and we can scope it.

  • Japanese to English Translation
  • Korean to English Translation
  • English to Korean Translation
  • Business Translation
  • Document Translation
  • Corporate Communications
  • Localization
  • English to Japanese Translation
  • Editing & Proofreading
  • Technical Translation
  • Market Research
  • Business Writing
  • Contract Translation
  • Content Localization
  • Korean
Joongnam Y.

Jeju-si, South Korea

$30/hr
5.0
56 jobs

I am a professional translator between English and Korean. I have worked in this area for the last 6 years, involved in various translation projects. I was born in South Korea and had lived in the U.S. for 20 years, and now I am living in South Korea, so I am pretty much bilingual. I've got Ph.D. in Visual Science at New York University. Thus, I am not only proficient in translation, but also well-read in various topics.

  • Translation
  • English to Korean Translation
  • Korean to English Translation
Amy L.

Seoul, South Korea

$30/hr
4.9
67 jobs

Need engaging, localized content that connects with Korean audiences and helps your business grow? I’m a native Korean content writer and localization specialist based in Shanghai, with experience supporting global brands, startups, and business owners through strategic content creation, digital marketing, and Korean market localization. I specialize in creating culturally relevant, high-quality content that helps businesses expand their presence in Korea and effectively communicate with Korean customers across multiple platforms. My services include: * Social Media Management (Instagram, Facebook) * Social Media Content Creation (TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn) * Naver Blog Writing & Blog Management * Korean Content Writing & Copywriting * Newsletter & Business Copywriting * Translation & Localization (Websites, Manuals, Documents, Marketing Content) * Video Translation & Subtitle Editing (ATS Scriptway, Subtitle Edit) * Graphic Design (Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Canva) * Market Research & Korean Digital Marketing Support With a strong understanding of Korean consumer behavior, brand tone, and digital trends, I focus on delivering content that feels natural, engaging, and locally relevant, not simply translated. I value clear communication, reliability, and long-term collaboration, and I’m committed to delivering high-quality work that meets each client’s unique goals. Feel free to reach out, I’d love to discuss how I can support your project.

  • Graphic Design
  • Social Media Content
  • Social Media Marketing
  • On-Page SEO
  • Digital Marketing
  • Content Editing
  • Social Media Content Creation
  • Blog Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Subtitles
  • Translation
  • Content Creation
Yunchae W.

Incheon, South Korea

$10/hr
5.0
3 jobs

I am a native Korean speaker and freelance translator specializing in Korean–Japanese and Japanese–Korean translation, localization, proofreading, and Korean tutoring. I hold a JLPT N1 certification and have strong communication skills in Japanese, with practical experience communicating with Japanese speakers in customer-facing situations. I also have English skills, allowing me to handle English–Korean translation and proofreading when needed. I focus on delivering translations that are not only accurate, but also natural, culturally appropriate, and easy for the target audience to understand. • Korean–Japanese / Japanese–Korean translation • English–Korean translation and proofreading • Localization for websites, apps, social media, and casual content • Natural Korean writing and proofreading • Korean tutoring for Japanese or English speakers I value clear communication, careful proofreading, and on-time delivery. Whether you need a natural translation, polished Korean text, or help learning Korean, I would be happy to support your project.

  • Japanese
  • English
  • Translation
  • Korean
  • Proofreading
  • Localization
  • Data Labeling
  • Audio Recording

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