Academic Translator (Korean ⇄ English)
Translate Korean papers into English and English papers into Korean, in proper academic style.
- Employment type
- Freelance
- Remote
- Remote
- Location
- South Korea
- Category
- Translation
- Posted
- Oct 29, 2026
About the role
We are looking for translators to turn Korean manuscripts by researchers in Korea into English ready for international journals, and English manuscripts into the style of Korean journals. The work is not swapping words but carrying over the field's terminology and the structure of the argument.
What you will do
- Translate academic manuscripts between Korean and English
- Confirm field terminology and use it consistently within a manuscript
- Leave comments for the author where the original is unclear
- Review and refine AI first-draft translations
Who we are looking for
- Able to write academic text in both Korean and English
- A master's degree or higher in a related field, or experience in academic translation
- Familiarity with the conventions of Korean journals and theses
- Strict confidentiality about manuscripts
Why you will enjoy this work
- Help research from Korea reach readers around the world
- Start from an AI first draft and spend your time where judgment is needed
- Work remotely, one manuscript at a time
How to apply
01
Apply
Send the form on this page with your CV attached.
02
Application review
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Sample task
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Agreement and onboarding
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