Services
Interpretation
We don't just relay words. We walk in knowing what needs to be confirmed.
Get a quoteWhat we do
Our directors are in the room
Meetings and negotiations
We join factory meetings, price negotiations, and contract discussions. When terms are on the table, we interpret knowing what needs to be confirmed.
Trade show talks
We interpret booth conversations at KINTEX and COEX (Gangnam and Magok). We keep pace with a schedule that means meeting many companies in a short time.
Factories and sites
The language on a production floor is not the language of a meeting room. We interpret what is said on site, from inspections to equipment checks.
Phone and video calls
Before you arrive in Korea and after you leave, we join your calls and video meetings.
Document translation
We translate contracts and specifications. For documents from a meeting we interpreted, we translate with the context in mind.
For larger sessions or languages we don't cover, we bring in additional interpreters. Even then, preparing the session and running it stays with us.
How it works
We prepare before we walk in
Inquiry
Tell us the date and what the session is about
Preparation
Industry, terminology, and agenda
Interpretation
On site or by video
Wrap-up and invoice
Meeting notes, VAT invoice
Inquiry
Tell us the date and what the session is about
Preparation
Industry, terminology, and agenda
Interpretation
On site or by video
Wrap-up and invoice
Meeting notes, VAT invoice
What you get
Words pass, records stay
Terminology brief
We align industry and product terms in advance. It cuts down on crossed wires in the room.
Meeting notes
What was discussed, what was decided, and what to confirm next, written up for you.
Translated documents
We translate contracts and specifications, laid out so you can check them against the original.
Contracts and VAT invoices
You contract in writing with a company registered in Korea, and every payment comes with a Korean VAT invoice.
Pricing approach
Quoted by half day and full day
Interpretation is priced by half day and full day. Because the rate depends on the type of session, the location, and how much preparation it needs, we don't keep a fixed rate card. Send us the date and details and you'll have a written quote within 3 days of your inquiry. If video meetings continue on a regular basis, we can also set up a monthly structure.
- Half day
Up to 4 hours
Suits one or two meetings or a half day of trade show talks. Preparation is included in the quote, not billed separately.
- Full day
Up to 8 hours
Suits a full day of meetings or a trip outside Seoul. Travel time is counted in.
- Per document
Document translation
Quoted per document based on length and type. Hand it over with an interpretation booking and we quote it as one package.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Who does the interpreting?
KoStep's directors do the interpreting themselves. We don't broker interpreters; the people who run the company are the ones in the room. For larger sessions or languages we don't cover, we bring in additional interpreters, and even then we handle the preparation and run the session.
Can you interpret in my language?
Tell us the language and date and we'll check and let you know. We first confirm whether it's a session we can handle ourselves or one that needs an outside interpreter, then reply with the terms. You'll hear back within one business day.
The session is heavy on technical terms. Is that a problem?
Before the session we go through the industry, the product, and the agenda, and align the terminology. The more material you share in advance, the more precise we are. If we judge a field to be beyond us, we'll say so and bring in a specialist interpreter. We don't say yes to what we can't do.
Does it work by video or phone?
Yes. We join pre-arrival discussions and follow-up calls after your visit. As long as time zones and schedules line up, it works, and we can book shorter blocks than for in-person sessions.
Can I just send documents for translation?
Yes. We translate contracts and specifications, and we set the price document by document, based on length and type. For documents from a meeting we interpreted, we know the context, which makes the translation more accurate.
Will what's discussed stay confidential?
What was said in the room, price terms, and information about your counterparts are never disclosed anywhere. If you prefer, we sign an NDA before the session.
Contact
Tell us about the session
We reply within one business day. Send us the date and what the session is about, and you'll have a quote within 3 days of your inquiry.