Korean Business Interpreting

Interpreters do far more than replace the words of one language with the words of another language.  Effective interpretation maintains absolute fidelity to the aims of both parties and translates their core ideas.

When you hire an interpreter from Korean Consulting and Translation Service, Inc. you hire an expert familiar with your area of business. Whether that area is technology, financial services, academia, or practically any other walk of life, we guarantee that your interpreter has been custom selected just for you and your project.

Business Interpreting is Advocacy, Too

Korean Consulting and Translation Service, Inc. interpreters are not impartial moderators:  we actively work for you.  We help you to gain every possible advantage in your business situation - all while faithfully communicating all aspects of the language.

Communicating More Than Just Words

Your Korean interpreter can help interpret more than language, too. Your interpreter helps to communicate all of the subtleties and nuances — and the various power dynamics and the interaction of social classes — which drive business. For instance, your interpreter might provide tips for recommended actions within certain situations, such as mealtimes and gift-giving etiquette.

The Business Interpretation Process

1. Consultation Before the Meeting
   We will meet with you in advance to prepare negotiating and/or presentation plans, answer questions you have about business etiquette, clarify titles and roles in your group in order to present a proper introduction of everyone and discuss any other matters of concern to you. This prep-session can take place on the phone or by email before you leave for Korea, at breakfast on the day of the meeting in Korea or any other time that is convenient to you.

2. Interpretation During the Meeting and Beyond
   While we interpret for you and make sure that communications between you and your Korean counterparts flow smoothly, we will also listen for valuable (and often unintended) non-spoken messages from the Korean side that you should know about. We will let you know the precise relationships of the people within the Korean group and make sure that you are aware of everything important going on in the meeting. We will also give you tips to avoid causing offense and suggest ways to create goodwill.
   
   If the meeting stretches on to a social event at a restaurant or other public location, we will let you know what is in the food, make sure you are not put in uncomfortable positions, and help you participate in the conversation and make a great impression with your hosts.
   

3. Report and Advice After the Meeting
   We will sit down with you to review the content of the meeting, share our impressions and insights regarding the results and suggest follow-up measures that will be most effective for you. If time does not allow us to have this review session on the day of the meeting, we will get together another day if possible and/or email you a full follow-up report.

Korean or American Business Interpreter - Your Choice

We have the right team members in Korea to help you achieve successful communications in your business meetings. But if you would feel more comfortable working through an American interpreter/consultant, our president, Steven S. Bammel, is often available for business interpreting assignments in Korea, too. He has participated in countless business meetings in Korea and knows exactly the matters of most concern to Americans - and also has the background and expertise to provide unique insights into business situations.