Business Korean Translation & Interpretation: for Global Professionals
Published by Young and Associates
ISBN:979-8269825045
Dr. Hei Sook Yoo has published Business Korean Translation & Interpretation: For Global Professionals, a comprehensive bilingual textbook designed to equip learners with the linguistic, cultural, and professional skills necessary for effective Korean–English communication in global business settings.
Recognizing that professional success requires more than vocabulary and grammar, this book integrates translation and interpretation techniques with cultural insight and workplace etiquette.
Focusing on practical communication, the text guides learners through Korean–English translation of emails, reports, and contracts, as well as interpretation strategies for meetings, presentations, and negotiations. Step-by-step exercises strengthen accuracy, note-taking, and active listening, while authentic business documents and real workplace dialogues provide meaningful, context-driven practice.
The book also highlights essential business expressions, hierarchical norms, and cultural expectations that shape professional interaction in Korea. Its bilingual structure allows learners to compare language use effectively and develop a deeper understanding of nuance and tone.
Ideal for students of Business Korean, Korean majors, aspiring translators and interpreters, and professionals in international business, this resource supports portfolio building and certification preparation while fostering the ability to communicate with clarity, empathy, and professionalism.
October 15, 2025