Need official documents translated?

Government offices, embassies, universities, and courts generally won't accept a plain translation of a Korean document — they require a certified translation with the translator's signature, seal, and a signed statement of accuracy physically attached to the source document. A translation done by a friend, a freelance translator without registration, or machine translation software is routinely rejected at the counter, which can cost weeks of delay on a visa, court, or admissions deadline.

Why a plain translation isn't enough

Most receiving institutions — Korean government offices, courts, universities, and foreign embassies and consulates — need proof that the translation is both accurate and traceable to a specific, accountable translator. That's what certification provides: a registered translator's seal, a signed accuracy statement, and physical or digital binding to the original document, so the receiving office can trust the content without re-verifying it themselves.

What we translate

• Diplomas, transcripts, and graduation certificates
• Family relation certificates, birth/marriage/divorce records
• Business registration certificates and corporate documents
• Court judgments, powers of attorney, and contracts
• Medical records and criminal background checks
• Bank statements, tax documents, and other financial records for visa or immigration filings

How certified translation works

1. Send a scan or clear photo of the original document (Korean or the foreign-language original) — no need to visit in person to start.
2. We translate the document and certify it, attaching the translator's seal and a signed accuracy statement to the source text.
3. Pick up the bound certified copy in person at our Gangnam-gu office, or we ship the physical set if you're already abroad.

Who typically needs this

Foreign nationals applying for a Korean visa, Korean citizens applying to study or work abroad, companies submitting corporate documents to a foreign regulator or partner, and anyone appearing in a foreign court or notarial process where the underlying document is in Korean.

Common mistakes to avoid

• Submitting a translation without a certification statement, which most offices reject outright
• Translating before confirming whether the receiving country wants the apostille on the original or on the translated copy
• Waiting until the deadline is close — rush turnaround is possible, but it's easier to plan a few extra days in

Translation turnaround

Most certified translations are ready in 1–3 business days. Rush turnaround is available for time-sensitive filings such as visa deadlines or court dates.

Need the translated document apostilled or notarized too? As a registered 행정사 office in Gangnam-gu, Seoul, we handle apostille and notarization for the same document in one visit, in Korean, English, or Japanese.