Rates

1. Interpreting Terms

The following terms apply to all interpreting assignments.

• Interpreting hours — All time from start to finish counts as interpreting hours, including breaks, minus up to one hour for lunch (unless interpreting continues through lunch, in which case it counts).
• Rehearsal — A same-day rehearsal is included in interpreting hours; a separate rehearsal on another day is billed at the same rate as interpreting.
• Pre-briefing — A separate pre-briefing meeting before the assignment is billed hourly by agreement; a same-day pre-briefing is included in interpreting hours.
• Night surcharge — A surcharge applies to interpreting between 10 PM and 6 AM.
• Recording & broadcast — Recording or filming is only done with prior agreement; internal-use and public/broadcast use (including livestreamed video conferences) are surcharged at different rates.
• Cancellation policy — Once a contract is confirmed, cancellation fees apply: 30% (4–7 days before), 40% (2–3 days before), 50% (the day before), 100% (same day).

2. Interpreting Rates (Korean ↔ English)

VAT excluded. Exact fees depend on project complexity and preparation time, so quotes are provided case by case.

3. Translation Rates (Korean ↔ English)

Rates depend on document type, length, and specialty field (medical, legal, technical, etc.).

4. Travel (Outside Busan)

• Domestic travel — Travel-time compensation and a daily per diem are billed separately; round-trip transportation (fastest available) and lodging during the assignment are covered by the client.
• International travel — Travel-time compensation and a daily per diem are billed separately; flights over 8 hours require at least 1 additional travel day before/after, and over 16 hours at least 2 days. Round-trip airfare, local transportation, and lodging are covered by the client.