SDL Translation offers translations/interpretations services to businesses and individuals since 1991.  Technical, Legal, Medical and Commercial translations to and from Korean.  We have over 50 combined years of experience in Automotive Industry, numerous Legal proceedings and Medical procedures.  Some of our clients are GM, Ford, Hyundai, Lear, TRW, Halla and Korean Government, just to name a few.

 

Interpretation Service Fee

                                                Consecutive Interpreting                   Simultaneous Interpreting

                                                                     General         Tech/Legal/Med/Com      General                       Tech/Legal/Med/Com

            Full Day (up to 8 hrs)         $560(70/hr)       $800($100/hr)             $880(110/hr)               $1200(150/hr)

            Half Day (up to 4 hrs)        $380(95/hr)       $480($120/hr)             $540(135/hr)               $680(170/hr)

            Overtime exceeding FD/HD hrs                   130%/hr                                                       $150%/hr

 

Consecutive Interpreting: Speaker pauses after every few sentences to allow the interpreter to translate. Accurate but requires double the amount of time vs. single-language communication.  Best suited for public lectures, ceremonies, depositions, customer visits, trainings, negotiations and interviews where information volume/time ratio is moderate.

Simultaneous Interpreting: Running translation of speeches and discussions either through communication equipment or by “whispering.”  Quick and efficient but not all words get translated in rapid-fire speeches and exchanges.  Best suited for international conferences, lectures and seminars where information volume/time ratio is high and/or concurrent understanding of speakers by the audience is necessary.

 

Translation Service Fee                 General                Tech/Legal/Med/Commercial

   Single pg/>20 pgs                           $60/54                 $100-$150*/ $90-$135*                   

*Translation services include simple text formatting up to 200 words per page.  The exact quotation may vary by degree of difficulty.  Other translation services include Editing, Proofreading, Research and Graphics/Formatting at hourly rate of $60-$80.

 

Notes, Terms & Conditions

1)        General Note: Success of an international conference hinges on the interpreter’s understanding of the subject matter and the materials presented. Client agrees to provide any material e.g. a copy of all prepared speeches and/or hold a briefing (incl. teleconference) ahead of time that will aid in the interpreter’s understanding and preparation.

2)        Number of interpreters required: Due to an extreme level of concentration required for simultaneous interpreting, at least two interpreters are needed for a conference lasting up to 4 hours, and three interpreters for a conference longer than 4 hours.  Consecutive interpretation lasting longer than 4 hours may require two interpreters depending on the intensity of assignment.  Please consult us for the actual number of interpreters required for your project.

3)        Reservation for Interpreters: Please book our service at least two weeks in advance of the project for consecutive interpreting and four weeks in advance for simultaneous interpreting.  20-50% surcharge may apply for short lead-time.

4)        Preliminary Meetings are treated as Consecutive Interpreting at FD/HD basis. Interpreter will spend up to two (2) hours studying the relevant materials at home at no additional cost.  If more than two hours are required to review the materials, a flat rate of $80/hr may be charged from the third hour.

5)        Travel: Ground Transportation time required to get to the interpretation site will be charged as follows (one-way): <30min,            no charge; 30-60 min, $60.00; >60 min, add $40.00 per every 30-min increment.  Air Transportation time will begin at arrival time at departing airport at FD/HD rate depending on the length of travel.

6)        Meals & Expenses: Client is to provide interpreter’s meals and pay for any incidental expenses incurred during local assignments. Client to provide out-of-town expenses including air, lodging and ground transportation.  Miscellaneous out-of-pocket expenses and meals maybe charged as required.

7)        Weekend, Holidays& Evening extended hrs may be charged at 30-50% surcharge.

8)        Cancellation Fee:  The following charges will apply to cancellations in order to compensate for the interpreter’s loss of income due to an inability to arrange alternative employment.  Client is responsible for all the studying/briefing time spent before cancellation.

                           > 10 days of job                      no charge
                                    9-7 days                                    40 % of quoted price

                                    6-4 days                                    70 % of quoted price
                                    3 days or less                           100 % of quoted price

 

All fees are subject to change.  Clients are required to cooperate in providing as much reference materials as possible in advance, including a list(s) of industry-or company specific terminology, special glossaries, reference materials, and any pertinent material that may aid in our service.  Confidentiality of the translation and materials provided are strictly observed.