Korean Translation Agency in Paris — K-beauty, Tech & Hallyu
Native Korean translators specializing in cosmetics, electronics, automotive, and pop culture.
In 30 seconds
- Translators: Native Koreans: Hangul + legal Hanja. Mastery of 7 honorific levels. Dual linguistic and industry expertise.
- Turnaround: 1 to 2 business days up to 2,000 source words · 3 to 6 business days up to 10,000 · Sworn: 1 to 3 business days · Tech projects: Korean-speaking PM
- Sectors: K-beauty & cosmetics · Electronics & Semiconductors · Automotive & Mobility · K-culture & Hallyu
- Sworn translation: sworn or certified translation where required · documents prepared according to intended use · Established in 2000
Why a Native Korean Translator is Essential
Korean is spoken by 80 million people and is the language of the 12th largest global economy. The linguistic gap between European languages and Korean is significant:
- Inverted SOV structure: Korean places the verb at the end of the sentence (Subject-Object-Verb). Every sentence must be entirely restructured.
- 7 levels of politeness: the Korean honorific system impacts verb endings, pronouns, and vocabulary. Using the wrong register in a B2B email is a serious professional offense.
- Hanja in official documents: although Hangul is used for everyday writing, legal documents, patents, and names use Chinese characters (Hanja).
Asiatis, an agency specialized in Asian languages since 2000, selects native Korean translators with dual linguistic and sector-specific expertise. Review is adapted to the project and to the sensitivity of the document.
Hangul, Honorifics and Hanja: The 3 Pillars of Korean
Korean combines a unique alphabet (Hangul), a complex politeness system, and Chinese characters (Hanja) in formal contexts.
| Aspect | Description | Translation Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Hangul (한글) | Syllabic alphabet (14C + 10V) | Everyday writing, marketing, web |
| Hanja (한자) | Chinese characters in Korean | Legal documents, patents, names |
| 합쇼체 (Formal-polite) | B2B, institutional register | Contracts, official emails, corporate |
| 해요체 (Informal-polite) | Standard respectful register | B2C marketing, customer service, web |
| Konglish (콩글리시) | English loanwords in Korean | Tech marketing, K-beauty, lifestyle |
Have a Korean project? Custom quote after file analysis.
Your Industry, Our Korean Specialists
K-beauty & Cosmetics — A Global Phenomenon
Asiatis translates INCI formulations into Korean, regulatory registration files, product pages for Olive Young, and cross-channel marketing campaigns (Instagram KR, Naver). Expert K-beauty terminology.
Our marketing translationElectronics & Semiconductors
South Korea is the world's leading producer of semiconductors and OLED screens. Asiatis translates technical documentation, component specs, user manuals, datasheets, and R&D documentation. Formats: DITA XML, .po/.xliff, API docs.
Our technical translationAutomotive
The Korean automotive industry is global. Asiatis translates service manuals, parts specifications, quality procedures, and technical requirements. Rigorous Korean automotive terminology.
Our technical translationK-culture & Hallyu — Drama, K-pop, Webtoons
The Korean cultural wave (Hallyu) is global. Asiatis localizes K-drama subtitles, webtoons (Naver Webtoon, Kakao Webtoon), and manhwa. We culturally adapt onomatopoeia, idioms, and Korean cultural references.
Our marketing translationCertified Korean Translation
Asiatis provides certified translation services for documents prepared according to intended use.
- Civil registry: birth certificates (출생증명서), marriage certificates (혼인관계증명서), family registers (가족관계증명서)
- Diplomas: ENIC-NARIC recognition, Korean universities, scholarships
- Driver's licenses: Korean driver's license exchange
- Business documents: company registration (사업자등록증), balance sheets, bylaws
- Patents: intellectual property, B2B contracts
Depending on the destination country, receiving authority and intended use, an apostille or another formality may be required. We recommend checking the requirements with the relevant authority before submission.
Need a certified Korean translation? Prompt response during business hours.
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