Freelance Japanese into Korean Patent Translator

TransPerfect · Remote · Japan, South Korea only

Japan, South Korea only5+ years requiredPublished 2 January 2026Ghost risk: high

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Experience
5+ years required
Where you can live
Japan, South Korea only
Languages
Japanese, Korean
Degree or licence
Mentioned (degree in)
Job type
Contract or freelance

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Job details

Where you can work
Japan, South Korea
Employment type
Contract
Advertised pay
Not stated by the employer
Experience
5+ years required
Employer publication date
2 January 2026
First recorded by Psst
2 November 2026
Last checked at the source
3 November 2026

About the job

Position Summary

Linguists are key players at TransPerfect. Your particular language skill and subject matter expertise will allow you to create and finalize the end product before it goes to the client. Under the guidance of your manager and in collaboration with Project Managers, you’ll be responsible for translating and proofreading documents pertaining to a variety of clients. TransPerfect offers the possibility to work remotely anywhere in the world.

In order to meet the translation needs of our international clients, we are currently looking to expand our database of freelance linguists who translates:

From Japanese into Korean in the following field/specialization

  • Technical and Pharmaceutical Patent

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills in Japanese and Korean .
  • Specialized in any of the field above.
  • Acute attention to detail, spelling and grammar.
  • Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations, especially under tight deadlines.

IMPORTANT NOTE

  • Applicants will be asked to sign a confidentiality agreement and complete free Translation, MTPE, and Proofreading/QM tests respectively to evaluate their skills.
  • In case this skillset matches your profile, please apply directly in this job post with a latest CV attached.
  • In your CV, please include below:

a) your relevant Translation, MTPE, and Proofreading/QM experience;

b) your proposed best Translation, MTPE and Proofreading per word rate in USD.

Only applicants who meet the above criteria will be contacted.

  • By applying, I confirm I have read and accept TransPerfect's Privacy Policy: https://www.transperfect.com/about/data-privacy-recruiting

Candidates MUST also fulfil any ONE of the following requirements

  • A Degree in Translation, Linguistics, or Language Studies or an equivalent degree that includes significant translation training, from a recognized institution of higher education;
  • 2 years of translation experience and a college degree;
  • 5 years of translation experience and no college degree; or
  • A certificate of competence in translation awarded by an appropriate government body.

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