Billable hours
All hours excluding a 1-hour lunch break (including short breaks) — from the scheduled start to end time.
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Interpretation Rates
Interpretation Rates
*Rates exclude VAT.
Simultaneous Interpretation
Applies to simultaneous interpretation requiring equipment (booths and audience receivers).
| Language | Up to 1 hr | Up to 6 hrs | Over 6 hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International conference SI (per interpreter) | English, German, Arabic | ₩600,000 | ₩900,000 | English/Arabic ₩150,000/hr German ₩100,000/hr |
| Language | Up to 2 hrs | Up to 6 hrs | Over 6 hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International conference SI (per interpreter) | Japanese, Chinese | ₩700,000 | ₩800,000 | ₩100,000/hr |
| Language | Up to 2 hrs | Up to 6 hrs | Over 6 hrs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| International conference SI (per interpreter) | Other languages | ₩700,000 | ₩900,000 | English/Arabic ₩150,000/hr German ₩100,000/hr |
English MC Fee
*Rates may vary depending on the MC.
| Solo or co-MC | Including on-the-spot speech interpretation |
|---|---|
| English MC Fee ₩1,500,000 | ₩1,800,000 |
Consecutive, Escort & Other Interpretation
All interpretation modes other than simultaneous (no booth or receiver equipment required).
📃 ₩300,000 – ₩900,000
Pricing for non-simultaneous services is determined by language, type, nature, duration, and complexity. For example, escort interpretation is typically around ₩500,000, while consecutive interpretation at a formal international conference in English may be around ₩900,000. Final pricing reflects the difficulty and preparation time required.
*Simultaneous interpretation always requires a minimum of two interpreters.
Pre-meeting
Billed at ₩100,000 per interpreter per hour. Meeting materials must be sent to the interpreter in advance by email, web upload, post, or courier.
Domestic travel
(All regions outside Seoul) 1) Travel compensation (for travel days before the first day or after the last day): Domestic: ₩300,000 2) Daily allowance while away from home: ₩100,000/day 3) Stand-by days with no meetings: ₩300,000/day 4) Return travel to the venue using the fastest available transport — client's expense. Domestic: air travel required; KTX first class where no airport is available.
Rehearsal
Rehearsal on the day of the meeting is billed from the start of rehearsal. Rehearsal on a separate day is billed at the same rate as interpretation.
Recording fee
Recording, filming, and broadcasting of interpretation is only permitted with the interpreter's prior agreement. Internal-use recording: 50% surcharge. Public recording, broadcast, or streaming: 100% surcharge.
International travel
1) Travel compensation (for travel days before the first day or after the last day): International: ₩400,000 * Flights over 8 hours: one rest day before the meeting is recommended. * Flights over 16 hours: two rest days before and after the meeting are recommended. 2) Daily allowance while away from home: ₩100,000/day 3) Stand-by days with no meetings: ₩400,000/day 4) Return airfare, ground transport, and accommodation (single room) at client's expense.