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Korean to English Certified Translation
Certified Korean translation that reconciles current and older romanization spellings, accepted by USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, and ECFMG.
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Family Relation Certificate
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Date issued
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$22.99
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2000
Romanization Standard Adopted
TL;DR
Korean names sometimes appear with two different official spellings across a person's documents, one from an older romanization system and one from the current standard adopted in 2000. We reconcile these consistently in your translation.
- Written in Hangul, though older records and some family registers may include hanja, Chinese-derived characters, for names
- South Korea is a long-standing Hague Apostille member
- Same $22.99 per page rate and 24 hour turnaround as every language on this hub
Why Korean Translation Is Different
Korean has changed its official romanization system more than once, which means the same name can show up spelled differently across documents issued at different times, even though nothing about the underlying Korean name changed. US Census Bureau data tracks Korean among the languages spoken across immigrant communities in the US.
Korean is written primarily in Hangul, a phonetic alphabet developed specifically for Korean and genuinely different from the Chinese-character systems used historically across East Asia. But older Korean records, and some family registers, include hanja, Chinese-derived characters, alongside or instead of Hangul for names, since hanja readings were once the standard way official names were recorded.
Why Choose Us for Korean Document Translation
Every Korean translation comes with these guarantees, on every order, every time.
Human Translators Only
No machine or AI translation, ever. Every document is checked for which romanization era its spellings come from.
Signed Certificate of Accuracy
Included on every order, signed and ready to submit, with romanization reconciled and documented clearly.
24 Hour Standard Delivery
12 hour rush available for $7 more per page, without skipping the romanization check.
100% Acceptance Guarantee
Accepted at USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, and ECFMG, with your romanization reconciled correctly.
Encrypted Upload
Your documents stay confidential, from a family relation certificate to a divorce decree.
Free Revisions
If your translation is ever rejected for a translation-related reason, including a romanization mismatch.
Hangul, Hanja, and Korea's 2000 Romanization Reform
Romanization adds another layer. South Korea adopted the Revised Romanization of Korean as its official standard in 2000, replacing the older McCune-Reischauer system that had been used for decades before that. A person's older documents, or a parent's or grandparent's documents from before 2000, may use McCune-Reischauer spellings, while their current passport uses Revised Romanization spellings. The same Korean name can look meaningfully different across two documents from different eras.
We check which era and which system a document's spellings come from, and reconcile that consistently across your file, so a translated set of family documents doesn't look like it belongs to different people just because of when each one was issued.
Common Korean Documents We Translate
| Document type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Family relation certificates | Standard Korean civil record showing family relationships |
| Birth and marriage certificates | Standard civil records |
| Academic diplomas and transcripts | For WES or ECE credential evaluation |
Family relation certificates in particular often list multiple family members across different generations, which is exactly where the older and current romanization difference tends to show up most clearly.
How Korean Translation Works
Pro Translation Service uses the same four-step process for every Korean document, from upload to certified PDF delivery within 24 hours.
Upload
Send your Korean document, whether a family relation certificate, civil record, or academic transcript.
Romanization-matched translator
We check which romanization era your document's spellings come from and reconcile them consistently across your file.
Accuracy review
Hangul, hanja, and romanization are checked, then the Certificate of Accuracy is prepared and signed.
Delivered
Your certified PDF lands in your inbox within 24 hours, ready to submit to USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, or ECFMG.
Korean Script Notes
Korean is written in Hangul, a phonetic alphabet, left to right.
- Older records and some family registers may include hanja, Chinese-derived characters, alongside or instead of Hangul for names
- The Revised Romanization of Korean, adopted in 2000, is the current official standard, replacing the older McCune-Reischauer system
- We flag which romanization system a document appears to use, since older and current spellings can differ for the same name
- Our translators also reference the Library of Congress's standard Korean romanization table for consistent name rendering
Korean Document Authentication & Apostille Process
South Korea is a long-standing Hague Apostille member, so authentication for Korean civil documents is generally straightforward. It's the original document that gets apostilled, not the translation. This page and this authentication process are specific to South Korea. Our Countries We Cover page has more general detail if you need it.
What Our Korean Translation Clients Say
Korean Translation Pricing
One flat rate covers your Korean document in full, romanization reconciled.
Korean Translation
$22.99/page
Matched to a translator who reconciles romanization spellings across your documents
- Signed Certificate of Accuracy included on every order
- 24 hour standard delivery
- Accepted at USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, and ECFMG
- Older and current Korean romanization reconciled consistently
- Human translator only, no machine or AI translation
Optional add-ons
12 hour rush deliveryPriority handling for tight deadlines
+$7.00per pageExtra proofreading passA second linguist checks every name and term
+$10per orderNotarizationFor the rare office that specifically requests it
+$10per orderNo hidden fees. Free revisions until your Korean translation is accepted.
100% Acceptance Guarantee
If your USCIS, UKVI, IRCC, or ECFMG application is delayed or rejected because of our Korean translation, we revise it at no cost until your document is accepted, or refund your order in full within 14 days. No fine print. No time limits on revisions. Every Korean translation comes with a signed Certificate of Accuracy that meets the receiving authority's published standards, with your name spelling reconciled consistently across every document you submit.
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North Korean Documents: A Separate Process
Documents from North Korea are a distinct and less common situation, handled case by case rather than through the standard process described here. Contact us directly if that's your specific situation.
Korean Translation: Frequently Asked Questions
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