About the Korean language.
Korean is the official language of South Korea and North Korea. It is written in Hangul, an alphabet whose letters are grouped into syllable blocks, and older or formal texts sometimes include Chinese characters (Hanja).
Korean grammar changes with the relationship between writer and reader. Business and official writing needs the right level of formality throughout. Korean names are written family name first, and can be spelled in the Latin alphabet in several ways. We follow the spelling in your passport. Hangul needs fonts that support it. For designed documents, our desktop publishing team handles Korean typesetting.
Korean to English is usually company, technical, academic and personal documents. English to Korean is usually business, product and marketing content for the Korean market.
Common Korean documents include birth certificates, degree certificates, academic transcripts and company documents. A certified translation is available for these. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Our Korean translation services.
A comprehensive range of Korean language services for businesses, legal professionals, government bodies, and individuals.
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Korean document translation
Accurate translation of written materials including contracts, reports, correspondence, and marketing content.
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Korean website and software localisation
Adapting websites, applications, and digital platforms for Korean-speaking audiences, including text, interface elements, and supporting content.
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Korean interpreting
Professional oral interpreting in Korean, available in consecutive and simultaneous formats for meetings, hearings, conferences, and events.
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Korean voice-over
Multilingual voice recording for video and audio productions requiring Korean language delivery.
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Korean subtitling
Accurate, timed Korean subtitles for films, corporate videos, e-learning content, and broadcast media.
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Korean desktop publishing
Formatting and layout services for print and digital materials translated into Korean, ensuring a professional finished product.
Certified, legal and business Korean translation.
Certified Korean translation
Premium Lingua provides certified Korean translation services for documents requiring official recognition. Our certified translations are produced by experienced, qualified native-speaking linguists and meet the accuracy, cultural, and technical standards required for legal, academic, immigration, and official purposes.
Common documents include birth certificates, marriage certificates, degree certificates and police clearance certificates. Requirements differ between courts, embassies, universities and immigration authorities, so tell us where the Korean translation will be submitted and send any written instructions you have. If an authority asks for a sworn translation, ask us to confirm availability for the language pair.
Korean legal translation
Legal translation into and from Korean requires specialist knowledge of legal terminology, document conventions, and the specific requirements of the relevant legal system. Each project is assigned to a linguist with the right language pair and subject expertise, and managed by a named project manager.
- Contracts, agreements, and commercial negotiations
- Court pleadings, motions, and legal filings
- Patent applications and intellectual property documents
- Legal correspondence including letters and emails
- Expert witness reports and legal opinions
- Regulatory filings and licence applications
Korean government translation
Premium Lingua provides Korean translation services for government agencies, public sector bodies, and organisations working in regulated or government-related environments. Our linguists have experience handling the specific terminology, formatting requirements, and confidentiality standards that government translation demands.
Client materials are handled under confidentiality requirements, with access restricted to the people who need them to deliver the service, and our privacy framework is designed around the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA).
Korean business document translation
For businesses operating in or engaging with Korean-speaking markets, clear and accurate communication is essential. Share previous translations, glossaries or approved terminology before we start, so your Korean content stays consistent across projects. Our business translation services cover:
- Marketing materials including brochures, adverts, and promotional content
- Financial reports, balance sheets, and income statements
- Company policies, procedures, and internal guidelines
- Business contracts and commercial agreements
- Business correspondence including emails and letters
- Product catalogues, technical specifications, and datasheets
- Human resources documents including job descriptions and employee handbooks
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