MEETINGS · NEGOTIATIONS · TRAINING
Consecutive interpreting
Interpretation between speaking turns · 1 interpreter
Up to 1 hourKRW 600,000–700,000
Up to 6 hoursKRW 900,000–1,000,000
Over 6 hours: +KRW 200,000/hour
Enquire about your meeting ↗CLARIVA / INTERPRETING RATES
What does
interpreting cost?
Start with a practical budget for Korean–English interpreting. Not sure which format you need? We can help you choose.
Discuss your event ↗KOREAN–ENGLISH · ALL PRICES IN KOREAN WON (KRW), EXCLUDING APPLICABLE TAXES
Prices exclude applicable taxes. Any applicable tax will be confirmed in your quotation.
CONFERENCES · PRESENTATIONS · INTERNATIONAL MEETINGS
Simultaneous interpreting
Real-time interpretation · 2-interpreter team
Up to 1 hourKRW 1,200,000–1,400,000
Up to 6 hoursKRW 1,800,000–2,000,000
Over 6 hours: +KRW 400,000/team/hour · Equipment extra
Enquire about your conference ↗Ranges reflect the assigned interpreter’s graduation-based experience tier. Simultaneous examples assume two interpreters in the same tier; complex events may need a larger team.
What can change the total?
Travel outside Seoul, equipment, separate briefings, night work and recording or broadcasting may add to the cost. We confirm the full scope in your quote before booking.
View detailed rates, travel & cancellation conditions ＋
01 / LANGUAGE RATES
Base rates per interpreter
Rates per interpreter · Applicable taxes excluded
Korean–English
Simultaneous / consecutive
| Time since graduation | Up to 1 hour | Up to 6 hours | Over 6 hours / hour |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 years | KRW 600,000 | KRW 900,000 | KRW 200,000 |
| 2 years or more | KRW 700,000 | KRW 1,000,000 | KRW 200,000 |
Graduation-based tiers follow the source schedule. The assigned interpreter and full scope are confirmed in your written quote.
02 / TIME, TEAMS & EXTRAS
How the schedule applies
Time & rehearsal
Elapsed time includes breaks; exclude up to one non-working lunch hour. Same-day rehearsal counts; separate-day rehearsal uses interpreting rates.
Simultaneous teams
Two interpreters minimum, even for 30 minutes; three where needed. Guide-device exception: no booth, 3+ listeners, up to 2 hours with one interpreter at 150%; longer requires 2+.
Separate briefing
KRW 200,000/interpreter/hour on a separate date; travel extra outside Seoul. Same-day briefing counts toward booked time.
Team coordination
5–10% of interpreting fees for complex staffing or urgent requests.
Night work
22:00–06:00: +KRW 50,000/interpreter/hour. Recording surcharges exclude the night-work supplement from their calculation.
Recording & broadcast
Prior interpreter consent required: internal use +50%; external release/broadcast +100%, including publicly accessible online audio or interpreted captions.
03 / TRAVEL
Outside Seoul & overseas
Outside Seoul: six-hour minimum. Transport is quoted by agreement using first-class KTX costs; station/terminal taxis need prior approval.
| Item | Domestic / outside Seoul | Overseas |
|---|---|---|
| Travel on preceding/following day | KRW 400,000 | KRW 500,000 |
| Daily allowance during assignment | KRW 200,000 | KRW 200,000 |
| Non-working stay day | KRW 400,000 | KRW 500,000 |
No additional allowance on non-working stay days. Client covers return/local travel and hotel-grade single rooms. Domestic: fastest route, normally air or KTX without airport access; fuel covered when private car is necessary. Flights over 8/16 hours require 1/2 rest days on each side.
04 / CANCELLATION
Cancellation after booking
| Notice before event | Interpreting fee charged |
|---|---|
| 4–7 days | 30% |
| 2–3 days | 40% |
| 1 day | 50% |
| Event day | 100% |
Other notice periods and remaining terms are addressed in the individual quote and agreement.
Request a quote ↗Based on HUFS CIT’s Korean schedule, checked 1 November 2026. Clariva is an independent service. Source schedule ↗