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I am the person who respect customers. my name is jungbo Shim. I m living in the city. New York. I’m Native Korean, and have been here, NYC for almost 10 years. Actually my major was electronics. So I have written many article and thesis things like that. If you give me a first chance for your job, I m ready to do my best. Not for money, but for the career. I usually translate patent paper, app localization, marketing phrases, etc. Anytime feel free contact me. Thank you for reading me. I like to solve the any kind of problem for works. ^^ i can do better service. Thanks again.

I am a 5 year experienced marketing manager, native & professional Korean translator, and Korean voice actor and influencer (@djkevinsihwan), who was born and grew up in Korea over 25 years and currently based in the United States. With over 400 hours of translation and marketing experience, I specialize in providing high-quality translations and marketing that maintain cultural and contextual integrity. My work for translations spans various industries, including AI, Medical, Fashion, Cryptocurrency, Games, TV Dramas, Videos and Tech, where I have helped clients communicate effectively across languages. In addition to my translation expertise, I am skilled in marketing, where I use programs like Grin, Modash, and IZEA to curate targeted influencer lists and generate a 315% average ROI for clients. My strong social media presence, with 52,000 followers on Instagram and TikTok, allows me to partner with over 200 influencers to boost brand awareness and sales. I also have skills that I can create & design websites, do top-notch social media & email marketing with organizing CRM. Due to these skills, I own my company, hspmediagroup.com [Please check out!] Going back to Korean fluency skills, as I was a team leader at Scale AI last year, I supported taskers, conducted audits on language efficiency tests, and contributed to safety, translation, and regulatory improvements. I was a part of recording team in Scale Ai and had a male voice actor role to develop clients' Ai systems. Also participated in several voice acting projects from various industries like military video promotion, a mobile game, tech company and etc. I am well-organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in fast-paced environments, leveraging my analytical, research, and time-management skills to consistently deliver exceptional results. I guarantee lightning-fast, top-notch work delivered just for you—because you deserve nothing less.

I am a Native Korean Marketing Specialist and Creative Translator with over 12 years of hands-on experience at global top-tier companies. Having lived in Korea for 34 years before moving to the US, I don't just translate words; I transcreate your brand’s voice to ensure it deeply resonates with the Korean market and drives conversion. ⭐ Why Work With Me? ✔️Proven Global Brand Expertise: I spent over 10 years at LG Electronics HQ as a Brand Manager, crafting high-end, consumer-facing copy and directing global IMC strategies. I successfully led the launch of ultra-premium and highly innovative products, including LG SIGNATURE, the World's First Rollable OLED TV, and the PuriCare line (Wearable Air Purifier Mask, AeroTower, and AeroFurniture). I know exactly what it takes to launch and scale a premium brand. ✔️Localization that Works: I directly executed the English-to-Korean localization for the US brand Ruggable, meticulously adapting official websites, social media, digital ads, influencer guides, and product detail pages for the Korean audience. ✔️Top-Tier Native Fluency: I published 3 bestselling essay collections in Korea and ranked in the Top 2% of the KBS Korean Language Proficiency Test. I guarantee flawless grammar, captivating storytelling, and perfect cultural nuance for your content. ✔️Strict Adherence to Advertising Guidelines: I have extensive experience crafting compelling marketing copy while strictly navigating the Korean Fair Labeling and Advertising Act. I ensure your brand messaging is both highly effective and closely aligned with local regulatory standards. ⭐ My Core Services 1. English-to-Korean Transcreation & Localization I provide native-level transcreation for websites, apps, and marketing materials, utilizing optimal marketing copy that resonates with Korean consumer sentiment. I specialize in crafting customized tones and manners for premium brands to preserve your high-end identity and sophisticated messaging in the local market. 2. Social Media & SEO Content I deliver creative copywriting for Instagram and blogs, alongside SEO-optimized content tailored for Naver and Google algorithms to maximize your brand visibility in Korea. 3. Korea Market Entry Strategy & Consumer Research I develop comprehensive Go-to-Market strategies grounded in deep market, competitor, and consumer research. Utilizing professional statistical tools (SPSS) and platforms, I provide data-driven insights delivered in the form of a professional business proposal. 4. Video Content Localization I provide precise subtitling, transcreation, and dubbing direction for YouTube and commercial videos, ensuring visual actions and localized dialogues match seamlessly. 💼 Professional Experience ✔️ Freelance Korean Localizer | Ruggable, US (Aug 2024 – Feb 2025) Executed English-to-Korean translation and cultural adaptation across diverse digital assets, ensuring linguistic accuracy and brand consistency for the Korean market entry. ✔️ Digital Marketing Agency Founder (2022 – Present) Founded and managed official digital channels for major corporate clients, including Continental Automotive, translating complex terminology into clear, consumer-friendly narratives. ✔️ Brand Manager | LG Electronics HQ (2012 – 2023) Led global IMC strategies and new product launch campaigns for premium TV and Air-care lines. Authored and localized consumer-facing copy for TV CFs, official websites, and in-store materials while ensuring strict compliance with advertising laws. 📖 Publications & Influence Best-Selling Author: Published 3 essay collections in Korea (Ranked in the Top 40 Best-sellers at Kyobo Book Centre). Content Creator & Instructor: Managing a text-based Instagram account with 16K+ followers and have conducted multiple online/offline creative writing classes. 👩‍🎓 Education & Academic Expertise Master of Business Administration (MBA), Brand Management – Kyung Hee University. Submitted a thesis on Influencer Marketing to an SSCI-indexed journal, demonstrating high-level expertise in market research, advanced statistical analysis, and consumer psychology. 🔧 Certifications & Honors Top 2% in KBS Korean Language Proficiency Test (Demonstrating superior command of standard grammar and spelling). Survey Analyst Certification – Statistics Research Institute. Graphic Technology Qualification – Korea Productivity Center. Winner, IT Complex Naming Competition (Seoul City) & Caffe Bene Marketing Idea Competition. I deliver accuracy, creativity, and strategic insight. Let's discuss how I can help your business succeed in Korea.

1. Translation: English to Korean, Korean to English, French to Korean, French to English I grew up speaking English and Korean. As a French major at Yale, I had the opportunity to study at Sorbonne Nouvelle in Paris, where I also spent two summers working at Galerie Maeght and Atelier Isabelle Menu. Since joining Upwork, I have translated a wide range of texts, including emails, letters, pitch decks, websites, and legal documents. I have also interpreted for webinars, corporate meetings, and court hearings. Good translations are not just accurate, but relevant. Language is dynamic. News words are made, some die, and some shift. The pattern mirrors the shifts in how we understand the world. I aim to deliver high-quality work, grounded in cultural insight and seven years of industry experience. 2. Editing As an editor, I support projects at every stage—from shaping ideas to proofreading the final draft. I specialize in essays, statements, cover letters, and presentations. Writing is not easy. Sharing stories with strangers makes us feel vulnerable. We're never sure if we've used the right word or the right tone. I offer clear suggestions while highlighting each writer’s unique voice, ensuring a compelling read. About Me: I graduated from Yale in 2016 with a BA in French and Art History. While at Yale, I received the 2015 Scott Prize for the best French essay. (The paper looked at camera movement and spatial language in the 2013 film Blue Is the Warmest Color.) I also helped found the Yale Photography Society, co-organizing the annual student exhibit, and taught Korean as a peer tutor at the Center for Language Study. My early career began with short-term projects abroad: I translated curatorial texts at Galerie Maeght in Paris and edited a book by the residents of MeetFactory, a contemporary art center in Prague. After moving to LA, I interned at Matthew Marks and the American Cinematheque. At the latter, I had the unique opportunity to live interpret French intertitles for L’Horloge magique (1928), Starevich's surreal puppet animation. Thanks to Gwen Deglise, then head programmer of the Cinematheque, who recommended me to Outfest, I screened short and feature submissions at the nonprofit for four years. Most recently, in 2022, I worked as a language consultant for an episode of the AppleTV show Little America. I translated parts of the original script into Korean and assisted the dialect coach, script supervisor, and 1st AD on set.

I’m a writer and editor with a BA in English from Cornell University and an MA in Corporate and Nonprofit Communication from Johns Hopkins University. My passion lies in helping individuals and organizations bring their ideas to life through clear, compelling, and impactful storytelling.

I’m a bilingual translator fluent in both Korean and English, with over 10 years of experience living and communicating in Korea, and 10 years in the United States. I specialize in clear, natural translations for documents, subtitles, and conversational content. Whether you need accurate Korean-English or English-Korean translation, I ensure your message sounds authentic in both languages. I focus on: Subtitles (YouTube, interviews, short films) General documents and articles Conversational and culturally accurate translations I’m reliable, quick to respond, and dedicated to delivering quality work on time. If you’re looking for someone who understands the language and the culture behind it — I’d be happy to work with you.