Barrett Translations - Korean Translation

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Quick facts about Korea:
Population: 48 million
National language: Korean (hangukmal)
Other languages: Korean Sign Language (KVK), Chinese, Sherpa
Currency: Won (won)
Language ranking (in terms of population): 13

Korean Translation

Korean

With a long, rich history, Korea has infused its language with many unique cultural aspects found nowhere else. One of the crowning points in Korean history is the invention of an alphabet, called hangul. Developed by King Sejong more than 500 years ago, hangul provides a phonemic representation of the Korean language, and is considered by linguists to be the most scientifically advanced script in the world.

Despite this advanced writing system, Korean has a great number of homonyms. Compared to a few instances of two to four homonyms in English such as see and see or you, ewe, and (the letter) 'u', Korean has many instances of more than a dozen homonyms! Hanja or Chinese characters are sometimes used to augment Korean writing and differentiate the homonyms.

Korean to English Translation

Translating Korean requires not just knowledge of the words and grammar in Korean, but a detailed understanding of the culture and background of the material. With Barrett Translations, you can rest assured that your document will be translated, reviewed, and formatted by language professionals who know the language and the field.

English to Korean Translation

You have a software manual that needs to reach Korean customers or a detailed presentation you need to make in Seoul. How can you make sure your clients understand what you mean? Leave it to Barrett Translations, providing a multi-step process to ensure your document gets the attention it requires.

After reviewing your document, Barrett Translations selects a native speaker of Korean, fluent in Japanese and familiar with the terminology to make the primary translation. This is followed by another skilled translator who reviews the document to ensure accuracy, relevancy, and consistent terminology. Your document is then sent to a formatting professional who prepares the final presentation.

Formatting is not a problem, either. Barrett Translations offers a variety of formats including MS Word, PowerPoint, Illustrator, CorelDRAW, PDF, html, rtf, Quark, InDesign, PageMaker, and more. We work to make sure you get the product that pleases your customer.

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