Korean Translators in California

Professional translator and interpreter since 1994. Passed the US State Department Korean translator test. Have been providing Korean into English translations for US Federal agencies. Author or co-author of over 10 technical articles in English language journals. Ten years of industrial experience in chemical, nuclear, and aerospace corporations and institutes in US. I am a native Korean and have translated English into Korean in a very diverse areas including software localization, instruction manuals, patents, military proposal, surveys and questionnaires, press releases, marketing documents, etc. I passed the translation test given by the US State Department. I have translated thousands of pages of technical, financial, legal, pharmaceutical and medical documents and hundreds of technical patents into English over ten years. Specific technical fields include chemical, electrical, semiconductor, mechanical, and nuclear engineering and chemistry, microbiology, medicine, etc. I have also been translating Korean technical journals into English for US government agencies for over three years. I have been a translator/editor of large patent and other legal cases, and a substantial portion of my works involves Korean into English translation.

My fluency in the pair of languages I work with (Korean and English) are equally native-proficient; having been born and schooled in Korea until high school but English was spoken in my home and I attended college in the U.S., and subsequently received a legal translation and interpretation degree. My personal and educational background coupled with my extensive interpreting and translation experience make me stand out as a Korean language professional.

I am a State of California Court Certified Korean-English interpreter.

UCLA extensions certified in 2000, California court certified since 2001.

Court certified Korean Translator / Interpreter. Federally approved Korean interpreter.

Having immigrated to the United States at an early age, I specialize in translating from Korean to English. Having served as a Sr. Localization Specialist at a major online gaming company, I know what it takes to truly make a translated text sound native.

As a freelance Korean-English interpreter/translator who lives in LA area, I have 15 years of experience as both simultaneous/consecutive interpreter and translator. I was trained in two most prestigious graduate schools of translation and interpretation in Seoul, Korea. From one of the schools, I received M.A. in interpretation in 2004 and was certified as a conference interpreter in 2006. I also have taught at two graduate schools of interpretation as lecturer. Having moved to LA from Seoul Korea in 2009, I am currently in the process of getting certified as a CA court interpreter (I passed written portion of the test and plan on taking oral exam as soon as the exam becomes available) and will take State Department interpreter test as well as ATA certification test in April.

I have an MA in Translation and Localization Management. I am specialized in IT and Finance, and also available for interpretation. I am familiar with many computer assisted translation tools such as Wordfast, Trados and WorldServer.

English and Korean are both native languages to me, and I have gained some experience as a translator contractor to a few companies. I have excellent linguistic abilities and understanding of grammar and structure of both languages, and I have worked on projects in the academic fields, business, marketing, tourism, Internet, and technology. I have resided both in Korea and in the United States for many years, and I received a B.A. in English and Spanish literature from Colgate University in New York.

I have extensive experience in simultaneous interpreting for conferences in the financial, business, health, computer, media field, etc. I am a Certified Court Interpreter Korean / English for the State of California and have interpreted for depositions, trials, administrative hearings, speeches and medical appointments. I have interpreted in the field of education, patent, telecommunications, agriculture, and business. I translated the script, The Rose of Sharon, a film by Elliot Hong. I have translated legal, engineering, marketing, and technical documents. I am trained in Voice Over and have done various Voice Over work,Voice Over directing, Voice Over editing and dialect coach in Korean. I have graduated from the UCLA Certificate Program in Legal Interpretation and Translation Korean / English. I am a graduate of Ewha Woman's University in Seoul, Korea and I studied English Literature at Claremont Graduate School. I have a secondary teaching credential in Korean and English.

Currently I am certified as a court interpreter in California. I have lots of experience in teaching, interpreting and translating using English, German, French, Korean(native), Greek, Hebrew and Aramaic. I have educational backgrounds of social science, religion, and computer science,and languages. I am responsible and precise.

Expert in translating in both English into Korean and Korean into English.

I am a reliable interpreter who earned the master's degree in translation and interpretation, Korean into English and vice versa, at one of Korea's most prestigious graduate schools - Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. I worked for Standard Chartered First Bank as an interpreter for 5 months and have plenty of other work experience as well.

My background bridges Korean and American cultures, allowing me to deliver nuanced translation and consecutive interpretation for demanding English-Korean and Korean-English projects. With over a decade of professional experience, I specialize in legal, medical, business, and technical fields, including consumer electronics, electrical engineering, and mechanical systems. My work ranges from translating complex patents, clinical trial data, and court documents to interpreting for judicial proceedings, medical evaluations, and high-stakes business negotiations. I am proficient in industry-standard tools such as SDL Trados and Adobe software, ensuring accuracy and consistency across manuals, marketing materials, websites, and financial reports. Whether working on-site, via telephone, or through video remote settings, I apply meticulous attention to detail to satisfy diverse client needs. My commitment to annual continuing education keeps my terminology current, enabling me to handle specialized assignments in pharmaceutical, legal, and corporate sectors with confidence.

I lived in Korea for 2 years. Last month I graduated with a bachelors degree in Korean from Brigham Young University. I have had two jobs that require my language skills. The first, Korean/English tutor and the second was a customer service job calling Koreans from the USA.

I specialize in written translation and interpretation between Korean and English, with additional capabilities in Spanish into English. My background includes three years of professional experience, highlighted by a tenure teaching English in South Korea where I developed advanced speaking and intermediate writing proficiency in Korean. I hold a Bachelor's degree and possess strong technical aptitude, allowing me to effectively handle projects within the computer specialization. I am especially experienced in written translations from Korean into English or English into Korean. My diverse linguistic training and military service have honed my ability to adapt quickly to new terminology and challenging environments. I am dedicated to delivering accurate language solutions that bridge communication gaps across various technical and general contexts.

I translate legal documents from English into Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese. My practice focuses on maintaining precise terminology and strict confidentiality across these language pairs. I ensure that the nuances of complex legal texts are accurately rendered for each target audience. Accuracy drives my workflow as I convert contracts, filings, and correspondence from English into Japanese, Korean, and Chinese. I approach every project with a commitment to clarity, ensuring the final text reflects the exact intent of the source material.

I have over three years of interpreter experience. I am fluent in Korean and English and able to speak, read, and write proficiently in each language. I have had a wide range of interpreter experiences from doctor-patient interpretation at hospitals to interpreter services in emergency calls. I am also able to translate documents as well.