Professional Korean transcription services
Native Korean linguists turn your interviews, meetings and media recordings into proofread Hangul transcripts with 99% accuracy.
4.6 on G2 4.7 on Trustpilot
SOC 2 Type II
GDPR compliant
Trusted by 6m+ users and 41,000+ teams of all sizes
Who we transcribe Korean for
Teams working with Korean audiences, customers and partners choose human transcription when nuance matters.
Media and entertainment
Interviews, shows and video content in Korean, with timestamps that translators and subtitlers can work from.
User and market research
Consumer interviews and usability sessions in Korean, delivered in a consistent format for your research team.
Business meetings
Partner calls and meetings in Korean, transcribed with every speaker identified for your records.
Transcribed by native Korean linguists
Korean files are handled by native Korean-speaking linguists from our vetted partner network, under the same quality guidelines as all our professional work.
Transcripts are written in Hangul with standard spacing, and speech levels and honorifics are kept as spoken, so you can see how people address each other.
Proofread Korean transcripts, 99% accurate
Each transcript is checked against the audio by a professional. Names, brands and English loanwords are verified, every speaker is labelled and timestamps are added throughout.
Share a glossary with the preferred spelling of names and terms, and choose clean read or verbatim depending on how you will use the transcript.
Korean transcripts back in 48 hours
Standard turnaround for Korean is 48 hours for recordings under 2 hours. Recordings of 2 to 3 hours take 4 days, and longer recordings take 5 days.
For large projects, such as a content library or a research round, we plan volumes and delivery dates with you upfront.
Confidential handling for sensitive Korean recordings
HappyScribe is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant. Your Korean files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and everyone who works on them is bound by a confidentiality agreement (NDA).
Unreleased content, customer interviews and partner meetings stay in your private workspace, where you decide who can view, edit and share each transcript.
Included in every Korean transcript
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Speaker identification
Each speaker is labelled, so interviews, panels and focus groups read clearly from the first line.
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Timestamps
Timestamps tie every passage back to the recording, so you can check a quote or cut a clip in seconds.
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Clean read or verbatim
Choose a clean, readable transcript or a verbatim one that keeps every hesitation, repetition and false start.
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Glossaries and style guides
Share names, brands and technical terms once. Our linguists follow your glossary and style guide on every file.
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Word, PDF, SRT and more
Edit the transcript online, then export it to DOCX, PDF, TXT, SRT, VTT and other formats.
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Translated transcripts
Need the Korean transcript in another language too? We pair transcription with professional translation.
How our Korean transcription service works
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Tell us about your project
Share the language variant, volume, deadlines and transcript style you need. Our team confirms scope and delivery with you.
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Native linguists transcribe and proofread
A native Korean speaker transcribes your files, labels speakers, adds timestamps and checks every line against the audio.
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Receive your transcripts
You get an email when each file is ready. Review it in your secure workspace and export it in the format you need.
Customer Reviews
4.7/5 on Trustpilot
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Easy to use this service, and I got exactly what I needed. I would definitely recommend to anyone who is looking for good, professional transcription services.
Lynn Hayne Trustpilot -
Impressively accurate and very fast transcription service! I saved so much time on my Master's thesis by using HappyScribe! Really great value and I would highly recommend!
Deirdre Quinn Trustpilot -
The accuracy of HappyScribe's transcription is amazing. Hardly any manual corrections needed.
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Korean transcription FAQ
How long does Korean transcription take?
48 hours for Korean recordings under 2 hours, 4 days for recordings of 2 to 3 hours and 5 days for longer recordings. Large projects get a delivery schedule agreed with our team.
Are Korean transcripts written in Hangul?
Yes. Transcripts are written in Hangul with standard spacing. If your project needs romanization or Hanja for specific terms, tell our team before you order.
How accurate is your Korean transcription?
99% accurate. Each transcript is produced and proofread by a native Korean speaker, with speaker labels and timestamps. You can share a glossary of names and terms to keep them consistent.
Can you translate Korean transcripts into English?
Yes. We can pair Korean transcription with professional translation into English or other languages. Ask our sales team to include it in your quote.
Is my Korean audio kept confidential?
Yes. HappyScribe is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, files are encrypted in transit and at rest, and every linguist who works on your Korean recordings is bound by a confidentiality agreement. Enterprise teams can also add SSO and access controls for their workspace.
What is the difference between professional and AI Korean transcription?
AI transcription gives you a draft in minutes that you review and correct yourself. Our professional service delivers a transcript checked line by line by a native Korean speaker, with 99% accuracy. Need it in minutes? Try AI Korean transcription.