[Studio Support Div.] Korean Localization Specialist (1년 이상 / 계약직)

KRAFTON · Seoul; Seoul, South Korea

Posted 3 days ago

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This role has been open: 3 days
Reposted: No
Salary listed: No
Ghost-job risk at KRAFTON: high
Hiring momentum: 107 roles opened in the last 90 days
Last confirmed on the employer's board: 2026-10-23

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About this role

The Korean Localization Specialist will be responsible for translating, editing, and proofreading game content produced through human and AI translation. This role ensures the final quality of Korean localization, manages linguistic quality and consistency across games, and collaborates with external vendors. Additionally, the specialist will evaluate translation quality and provide linguistic feedback to improve AI translation processes.

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freshness: 5/5
career value: 4/5
role clarity: 4/5
pay transparency: 0/5

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What you need

1 year or more of experience in translation, editing, or language quality assurance in game localization
Excellent language sense and writing skills in Korean, able to create natural and fluent text considering various contexts like narrative and UI
Ability to accurately understand the meaning and nuances of English source texts and convey them in natural Korean considering linguistic and cultural contexts
Broad knowledge and understanding of game mechanics and terminology
High understanding of various game genres and the language and culture used by players
Interest in actively utilizing and improving AI translation workflows and new localization technologies

Nice to have

Experience in localization of narrative-driven RPG or fantasy games
Experience using CAT tools (e.g., Trados, memoQ)
Experience in post-editing or quality assurance of AI translation outputs
Broad experience playing various game genres and a deep understanding of narrative and text-centric content
Understanding and interest in works like 'Tears of the Kingdom' or those by author Lee Yong-do

Worth weighing

Contract position for 1 year, not eligible for conversion to full-time
5-month probation period with potential for early termination based on evaluation
No salary or benefits information provided
Application process includes a task assessment and multiple interviews, which may vary by candidate

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