Content Localization Specialist (Japanese / Korean)

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Remote, South KoreaPosted 1 month agocontract

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What you'd do

Translate and localize Japanese-Korean in-app learning and marketing content from pedagogical perspective.
Iterate and polish translated content based on QA feedback for optimal Korean learner experience.
Design and write in-app learning materials (lesson scripts,activities,vocabulary lists) for Korean learners at various proficiency levels.

What they want

Native Japanese and native or near-native Korean writing and speaking skills.
Deep understanding of both languages and Korean learning landscape in Japan.
Demonstrated experience and expertise in Japanese-Korean translation and localization.

Nice to have

Experience working in educational technology (EdTech).
Experience using AI tools (LLMs,generators,internal tools) for pedagogically sound learning materials.

Seoulstart's read

Visa tier (likely): F-2 / F-4 / F-5 / F-6 holders welcome
Korean language: Native Korean fluency required
English friendliness

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Context

Foreign-invested EdTech company with Seoul office; contractor role (15-20 hours/week) suggests flexible visa status; native-level Japanese-Korean requirement is strict but English-first workplace and global team structure typical of US venture-backed startups.

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