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Joongnam Y.

Jeju-si, South Korea

$30/hr
5.0
53 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
Martina F.

Ancona, Italy

$20/hr
5.0
13 jobs

Welcome to my profile! Hello! Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Martina and I'm a native Italian translator fluent in English and Korean. I help businesses, professionals, and agencies communicate clearly and effectively across languages. Whether you need accurate translations, polished subtitles, or flawless transcriptions, I bring precision, cultural nuance, and a strong sense of responsibility to every project. My services: - Translation & Localization - Proofreading - MTPE (Machine Translation Post Editing) - Audio/video transcription (verbatim or clean), as well as documents - QA and Data Annotation My areas of expertise: - Medicine & Health - Web content - Videogames - TV listings, shows and episodes description - CVs, Licenses and Legal Docs - Humanitarian translation - Science - Manuals & Books - Spirituality Transcription of audio/video files: verbatim (word per word) or clean verbatim (stutters, filler words, false starts, unnecessary noises and repetitions are omitted). - Market research interviews - Medical field - Lessons of any type - Courses - YouTube videos - Any topic, just ask! Tools i use daily: Trados Studio | Matecat | Smartcat | Memsource | Smartling | Aegisub | Excel | Word I'm highly organized, deadline-driven and quality-focused. Client satisfaction is always my top priority. I treat every project as if it were my own. Thank you for visiting my profile and considering my services. I'd love to support your next project! Best regards, Martina

  • English
  • Korean
  • Audio Transcription
  • Medical Transcription
  • General Transcription
  • Italian
  • English to Italian Translation
  • Translation
  • Proofreading
  • Medical Translation
  • Korean to English Translation
  • English to Korean Translation
  • AI-Generated Transcription
  • Data Collection
  • Document Translation
Maral-Erdene B.

Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia

$25/hr
5.0
150 jobs

Hello there! I am a highly organized trustworthy translator. I can provide you English-Korean-Mongolian and vice versa translation. Depending on the size of file, translation will be done in a day, up to a month. Thank you. Brief introduction: Have learned English for 12 years as ESL. Enrolled in National University of Mongolia in Korean teacher major, and have bachelor degree at accounting from National University of Mongolia.

  • Caption
  • Proofreading
  • English to Korean Translation
  • Korean to English Translation
  • Turkish to English Translation
Evelyn K.

San Lorenzo de El Escorial, Spain

$35/hr
5.0
88 jobs

+10 years of experience as freelance translator Available for long-term projects, weekly turnouts minimum Flexible to client's budget Can reach out 14h/day CAT tools Wide range of specialties (certificates, notarized documents, medical, legal, technical)

  • Translation
  • Technical Translation
  • Korean to English Translation
  • Medical Translation
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • English to Korean Translation
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • Computer Skills
Yeonsoon P.

Seoul, South Korea

$45/hr
4.7
643 jobs

✅ Native Korean Translator | English to Korean & Korean to English | Localization Expert 📝 Overview I work as a Korean English translator with over 9 years of professional experience, helping clients produce content that reads naturally and works as intended in real contexts. Along with accurate translation, I pay close attention to tone, clarity, and cultural nuance, and I flag any expressions that may sound unnatural or cause confusion for the target audience. When needed, I provide brief explanations so clients understand why certain choices are more effective. I am Top Rated on Upwork, earned through consistent quality, clear communication, and reliable turnaround times, and I am Duolingo certified in English proficiency. If you need your Korean or English content to be not only translated but used with confidence, I would be glad to help. 💡 Key Services & Specializations (for keyword visibility) English ↔ Korean Translation Website & App Localization Marketing Copy Translation Subtitling & Transcription (Korean/English) SEO Content Translation Proofreading & Editing 🏆 Trusted by Clients in: Marketing & Branding: Full Frame Marketing Inc., Left Blockchain & ICOs: Xenio, CoinPayments, Swytch Education: Verbling, Connor Zwick, Better World Empirics Tech: vpnMentor, KoreaYellowPages Media & Lifestyle: Global streaming platform*, digital media publishers* Luxury Retail: Global fashion house* Transcription & Data: Linguistix Tank Inc., Acme Data Collection Many others (*Some clients withheld for confidentiality.) I take pride in providing 100% human, context-sensitive translations that enhance your brand and resonate with your target audience.

  • Korean to English Translation
  • English to Korean Translation
Simona F.

Giugliano in Campania, Italy

$15/hr
4.9
183 jobs

My name's Simona and I am a professional English/Italian, Indonesian/Italian and Spanish/Italian translator, post-editor, teacher and writer. I'm an English, Spanish and Indonesian advanced (C1 Level) and native Italian (C2 Level). I've a master's degree in Oriental languages and civilities and a Second-level Professional Master's Program in Didactic of Spanish language. During my university's course I developed my languages and cultural skills. Then, during the master's degree I studied Indonesian, English and Spanish languages and cultures, and finally during the Master's program I studied the Didactic of Spanish language. From 2014 I’m a Private Tutor and I translated several texts as freelancer for private customers. In 2017, for my master's degree thesis, I translated the novel "Perempuan Berkalung Sorban" (by Abidah El Khalieky) from Indonesian to Italian. It was a very special experience! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- I offer translations in a perfect Italian, correct and idiomatic, with no grammar mistakes and typos. I'm a hard worker, accurate, fast and reliable. I can handle any kind of texts, although I specialize in: - Literary Translation - Tourism Translation - IT (website, software, app) - E-commerce (Amazon, eBay) - Technical - Medical - Business & Finance - Legal (Contracts, terms, and conditions). - Game - Gaming My average daily output is 4000 / 5000 words, depending on familiarity of the content, with a 98-100% accuracy rate. I am known for my capability to work under pressure while providing accurate translations in both languages. I always work according to deadlines and respect specified timeframes. 100% HUMAN TRANSLATION As a home-based freelancer, my schedule is flexible, so as my translation rate which can be negotiated. Working with me, you can rely on my punctuality and my translation skill which can be trusted. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My translation pairs: - EN - IT - EN - SPA - SPA - IT - INDONESIAN - IT -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- My reputation in serving clients is solidly built on honesty and strong work ethics. My goal is to provide service that exceeds expectations.

  • Product Documentation
  • Italian
  • Indonesian to English Translation
  • Spanish to English Translation
  • English to Spanish Translation
  • English to Italian Translation
  • Spanish to Italian Translation
  • Amazon PPC
  • Medical Law
  • Medical Translation
  • Pharmacology
  • Pharmaceutical Industry
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • Arabic

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How to Hire Top Korean to English Translators

What is a Korean to English translator?

Translations can play a substantial part in the success of your business, especially if it has international customers or partners. Hiring a Korean to English translator can not only help you pave the way for new opportunities in Korea and other parts of Asia, they’re available on Upwork with diverse backgrounds and distinct skill sets.

How do you hire a Korean to English translator?

You can source Korean to English translator talent on Upwork by following these three steps:

  • Write a project description. You’ll want to determine your scope of work and the skills and requirements you are looking for in a Korean to English translator.
  • Post it on Upwork. Once you’ve written a project description, post it to Upwork. Simply follow the prompts to help you input the information you collected to scope out your project.
  • Shortlist and interview Korean to English translators. Once the proposals start coming in, create a shortlist of the professionals you want to interview. 

Of these three steps, your project description is where you will determine your scope of work and the specific type of Korean to English translator you need to complete your project.

How much does it cost to hire a Korean to English translator?

Rates can vary due to many factors, including expertise and experience, location, and market conditions.

  • An experienced Korean to English translator may command higher fees but also work faster, have more-specialized areas of expertise, and deliver higher-quality work.
  • A contractor who is still in the process of building a client base may price their Korean to English translator services more competitively. 

Rates typically charged by Korean to English translator on Upwork are:

  • Beginner: $20 per hour
  • Intermediate: $29 per hour
  • Advanced: $75 per hour

Which one is right for you will depend on the specifics of your project. 

How do you write a Korean to English translator job post?

Your job post is your chance to describe your project scope, budget, and talent needs. Although you don’t need a full job description as you would when hiring an employee, aim to provide enough detail for a contractor to know if they’re the right fit for the project.

Job post title

Create a simple title that describes exactly what you’re looking for. The idea is to target the keywords that your ideal candidate is likely to type into a job search bar to find your project. Here are some sample Korean to English translator job post titles:

  • Need linguist fluent in Korean to translate lyrics into English
  • Korean to English translator needed to translate dialogue for K-pop documentary
  • Need translator to convert Korean children’s books into English

Project description

An effective Korean to English translator job post should include: 

  • Scope of work: From deciphering cultural nuances to reading and writing Korean, list all the deliverables you’ll need. 
  • Project length: Your job post should indicate whether this is a smaller or larger project. 
  • Background: If you prefer experience with certain industries, regions, or volume, mention this here. 
  • Budget: Set a budget and note your preference for hourly rates vs. fixed-price contracts.

Korean to English translator job responsibilities

Here are some examples of Korean to English translator job responsibilities:

  • Translate to English instructions accompanying Korean manufactured automobiles 
  • Teach Korean natives how to speak English and understand cultural references
  • Translate medical school textbooks from Korean to English 

Korean to English translator job requirements and qualifications

Be sure to include any requirements and qualifications you’re looking for in a Korean to English translator. Here are some examples:

  • Minimum of three years living and working in Seoul, South Korea
  • Track record of translating business documents from Korean to English
  • Exhibit strong understanding of Korean culture and accents