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Welo Global

Korean to English Linguist for Patent at Welo Global (South Korea / China / United States / Canada / Beijing, China / United Kingdom / Europe / Seoul, South Korea)

Welo Global· South Korea / China / United States / Canada / Beijing, China / United Kingdom / Europe / Seoul, South Korea·

Role details

Work type
Remote

Job description

As a trusted global transformation partner, Welocalize accelerates the global business journey by enabling brands and companies to reach, engage, and grow international audiences. Welocalize delivers multilingual content transformation services in translation, localization, and adaptation for over 250 languages with a growing network of over 400,000 in-country linguistic resources. Driving innovation in language services, Welocalize delivers high-quality training data transformation solutions for NLP-enabled machine learning by blending technology and human intelligence to collect, annotate, and evaluate all content types. Our team works across locations in North America, Europe, and Asia serving our global clients in the markets that matter to them. welocalize.com

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

OVERVIEW

We are looking for translators with experience in translating patents from Korean into English with immediate availability for our patent translation projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in translating and proofreading patents, specifically in the field of Electricity, Computer Science, Mechanics and Medical Devices.

Project Details:

Job Title: Korean into English Patent Translator Start Date: ASAP Location: Remote Content Type: Chemistry, Biology, Computer Science, Electricity, Mechanics Expected Weighted Volume Per Week: 2,500-5,000 words CAT Tool: XTM Employment Type: Freelance

Main Duties

  • Translate patent-related content from Korean into English, with original meaning conveyed in a manner that is readable and understandable to target audience. The Style adequacy is a key aspect for our client;
  • Follow instructions, for example Translation process, CAT tool usage, etc.
  • Communicate effectively and response promptly in English.

Requirements

  • Minimum two years' experience translating and reviewing content in the patent fields;
  • Native fluency in target language;
  • Degree in linguistics, translation or equivalent experience.
  • Able to translate, copy edit, and MTPE

Why work at Welo Global

  • Remote-first culture – Many positions are work-from-home; the company emphasizes global teamwork and flexibility.
  • Diversity and inclusion – “Come as you are” motto; active Give Grant program for employee-funded donations; commitment to hiring a diverse workforce.
  • Sustainability focus – ISO 14001 certified, with voluntary carbon disclosure and environmental initiatives.
  • Career growth – Opportunities across 1,500+ corporate roles worldwide in localization, AI, technology, marketing, and legal services.
  • Learning environment – Continuous learning encouraged; access to cutting-edge AI and multilingual technologies.

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