English, Japanese, Chinese Interpretation Price Table
| 1 hour | 8 hours | After 8 hours | |
| Sequential ㆍProtocol | $149 | $599 | $199/hour |
| Online | $100 | $499 | $149/hour |
For simultaneous interpretation and rush interpretation services, where preparation time of at least 48 hours are not provided, an additional 50% of the sequential interpretation fee will be charged.
For long-term schedules (7 days or more), discounts may be applied depending on the schedule.
Arabian, Spanish Interpretation Price Table
| 1 hour | 8 hours | After 8 hours | |
| Sequential ㆍProtocol | $169 | $659 | $229/hour |
| Online | $119 | $599 | $159/hour |
Price calculation example :
English to Korean interpretation, online, 10 hours = $499 (8 hours rate) + $298 (2 hours extra) + $80 (10% VAT) = $877
Arabian to Korean interpretation, in person, 3 hours = $477 ($159 x 3) + $48 (10% VAT) = $525
Business Trip Interpretation
Domestic Business Trips (All areas outside Seoul and nearby Gyeonggi-do)
- Compensation for travel time (for travel on the day before the meeting starts or the day after the meeting ends)
- Per day: $150 USD
- Daily allowance for the duration away from residence (Seoul) during the interpretation schedule (6 hours): $150 USD per day
- For days without meetings during the stay: $250 USD per day (no daily allowance)
- Round-trip transportation costs to the business trip location will be borne by the host and should use the shortest possible means of transportation
※ Fuel cost support is provided when the interpreter uses their personal vehicle due to transportation circumstances
- Accommodation costs (single room in a hotel-grade facility) during the interpretation period will be borne by the host
Overseas Business Trips
- Compensation for travel time (for travel on the day before the meeting starts or the day after the meeting ends)
- Per day: $3000 USD
- ※ For flight times exceeding 8 hours, at least 1 day before and after the meeting
- ※ For flight times exceeding 16 hours, at least 2 days before and after the meeting
- Daily allowance for the duration away from residence: $150 USD per day (during the interpretation schedule)
- For days without meetings during the stay: $300 USD per day (no daily allowance)
- Round-trip airfare, transportation costs at the destination, and accommodation costs (single room in a hotel-grade facility) will be borne by the host
Pricing policy & Refunds and Cancellations
Basis for pricing :
(1) The amounts listed in the price table are based on Interpreting within Seoul, in USD, and per interpreter.
(2) Rates may vary depending on the interpreter’s education, interpretation experience and level, and the language being interpreted.
(3) For accompanying overseas business trip interpretation, the final interpretation cost includes the actual interpretation schedule costs and total duration of trip expenses. (Adjustments possible for long-distance flights
- Due to the nature of interpretation as a knowledge service, refunds are not possible after payment and delivery.
- If the client withdraws the contract for any reason, an administrative fee (approximately 20% of the total amount stated in the quotation) will be charged to the client, in addition to all other costs incurred during the process.
- Cancellation fees incurred for interpretation cancellations:
- If cancelled on the day of the interpretation event or the day before: A penalty of 100% of the interpretation fee
- If cancelled 3 days before the interpretation event: A penalty of 50% of the interpretation fee
- If cancelled 7 days before the interpretation event: A penalty of 20% of the interpretation fee
- Once interpretation is confirmed, full refunds are not possible due to a change of mind or reasons attributable to the client’s responsibility.
