Korean Linguist

We are seeking a highly skilled Korean Linguist to support the translation localization and linguistic quality assurance of content from English into Korean. The ideal candidate is a native-level Korean speaker with exceptional written communication skills and experience adapting content for Korean-speaking audiences while maintaining accuracy cultural relevance and brand consistency.

• Translate and localize content from English into Korean across a variety of content types including marketing materials product content websites training materials and business communications.

• Review edit and proofread translated content to ensure linguistic accuracy consistency and adherence to client-specific terminology and style guidelines.

• Perform linguistic quality assurance (LQA) and provide feedback to improve translation quality and consistency.

• Conduct terminology research and maintain glossaries style guides and translation memories.

• Collaborate with project managers localization teams and subject matter experts to resolve linguistic queries and ensure project success.

• Adapt content to reflect cultural and regional nuances for Korean-speaking audiences.

• Ensure all deliverables meet established quality standards and project deadlines.

• Participate in linguistic testing and validation of localized content when required.

• Native or near-native proficiency in Korean with excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Professional proficiency in English.

• Bachelors degree in Translation Linguistics Korean Language Communications or a related field preferred.

• Experience translating and localizing content from English into Korean.

• Strong understanding of Korean grammar spelling style and cultural nuances.

• Experience using CAT (Computer-Assisted Translation) tools such as Trados MemoQ Phrase Smartling or similar platforms is preferred.

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Experience in one or more specialized domains such as technology legal healthcare life sciences marketing e-commerce or AI.

• Familiarity with localization workflows and terminology management.

• Experience performing linguistic review quality assurance or transcreation work.

• Previous experience working with global localization teams or language service providers.

• English-to-Korean Translation

• Localization & Cultural Adaptation

• Editing & Proofreading

• Linguistic Quality Assurance (LQA)

• Terminology Management

• CAT Tools

• Attention to Detail

• Time Management

• Cross-Cultural Communication

• Research & Problem Solving

This role is ideal for a linguist who is passionate about delivering high-quality Korean-language content and helping global brands effectively communicate with Korean-speaking audiences.