Translate 50+ Languages to Korean — Accurate, Polite & AI-Powered

Connect with over 80 million speakers in Korea and the global K-Wave community using OpenL’s AI translator—converting text, audio, and documents into fluent Korean while perfectly handling Honorifics and Hangeul script.

Translate 50+ Languages to Korean — Accurate, Polite & AI-Powered
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Why Choose OpenL AI Translator

  • Pro-grade accuracy

    Leading AI models tuned by real linguists.

  • All media, one click

    Text, PDFs, images, voice - done.

  • Daily free quota

    Ten full translations every 24 hours. Perfect for quick jobs.

  • Clean & ad-free

    No pop-ups, no banners - just translating.

  • Secure & encrypted

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  • Context-aware

    Idioms like "break a leg" stay human-natural.

Features of OpenL's Korean Translator

Our platform combines linguistic expertise with advanced technology to deliver reliable results for every user.

  • Honorifics Intelligence

    Honorifics Intelligence

    Korean culture relies on complex politeness levels. OpenL distinguishes between formal (Jondaemal) for business/elders and casual (Banmal) for friends, ensuring you never sound rude.

  • Hangeul Script Precision

    Hangeul Script Precision

    We ensure accurate rendering of the Korean alphabet (Hangeul), preventing encoding errors and correctly assembling syllable blocks for perfect readability.

  • Contextual Subject Detection

    Contextual Subject Detection

    Korean sentences often omit the subject ('I', 'You') when implied. Our engine analyzes the context to infer the missing subject, preventing the confusion common in literal translations.

  • Privacy Guaranteed

    Privacy Guaranteed

    We value your data security. Your text and documents are processed securely and are never stored or sold, making OpenL the safe choice for confidential business contracts or personal fan letters.

How to Use OpenL’s Korean Translator

  • Enter or paste your text

    Type or paste the text you want to translate into the input box.

  • Select languages

    Choose your source and target languages from the dropdown menus.

  • Get instant translation

    Click translate and receive your accurate translation in seconds.

Who Can Benefit from OpenL's Korean Translation Tool?

K-Pop and K-Drama fans, business travelers to Seoul, JLPT/TOPIK students, and global enterprises—anyone needing clear and culturally correct Korean translations.

  • Professionals

    Professionals

    Translate or draft replies for Slack threads and emails in your client's language.

  • Students & educators

    Students & educators

    Check foreign-language papers or sources in seconds.

  • Travellers

    Travellers

    Snap a menu or street sign - get an instant translation offline.

  • Content creators

    Content creators

    Caption Reels & Shorts for a global audience.

  • Cross-team workers

    Cross-team workers

    Conduct cross-border work without language barriers.

  • Customer service

    Customer service

    Help customer service workers communicate clearly and quickly.

What You Can Do with OpenL

Simplify your interactions with the Korean language.

  • Understand K-Culture

    Understand K-Culture

    Instantly translate K-Pop lyrics, Webtoon chapters, and Weverse posts from your favorite idols.

  • Ad-Free Experience

    Ad-Free Experience

    Focus entirely on translation without interruptions or banner ads.

  • Visual Translation

    Visual Translation

    Upload photos of Korean BBQ menus or street signs in Gangnam to understand them instantly.

  • Translate Anywhere

    Translate Anywhere

    Access the tool from any device—mobile, tablet, or desktop.

Why OpenL Outperforms Standard Translators

Generic tools often trip over Korean particles and sentence endings. OpenL is fine-tuned for native-level fluency.

  • Particle Precision

    Particle Precision

    Correctly uses markers like 'Eun/Neun' (topic) vs 'I/Ga' (subject), a common stumbling block for AI.

  • Natural Fluency

    Natural Fluency

    Translations read smoothly, adhering to the Subject-Object-Verb (SOV) order naturally.

  • Tone Consistency

    Tone Consistency

    Maintains the professional or casual vibe of the original text.

  • Cultural Relevance

    Cultural Relevance

    Uses localized vocabulary (e.g., correct terms for 'older brother/sister') suitable for modern Korea.

Supported Documents for Korean Translation

From business proposals to fan scripts, OpenL keeps your layout perfect while translating the text.

Document Type
Examples
Document Type
Examples
Business Docs
Contracts, financial reports, presentations, emails
Personal Docs
Fan letters, visa applications, KakaoTalk chats
Academic Files
Research papers, essays, theses
Entertainment
Subtitles, game scripts, web novels
Technical
User manuals, specs, safety guides
File Formats
.DOCX, .PDF, .PPTX (Original layout preserved)
Images
Menus, street signs, scanned documents

Key Facts About Korean

Understanding the basics helps appreciate the complexity of the translation.

Document Type
Examples
Category
Details
Language Family
Koreanic (Isolate)
Primary Countries
South Korea, North Korea
Total Speakers
~80 Million
Writing System
Hangeul (Featural Alphabet)
Key Characteristics
SOV word order, agglutinative verbs, extensive honorific system, macro-to-micro address system
Linguistic Note
Hangeul was scientifically designed by King Sejong the Great in 1443.

Essential English to Korean Phrases

Here are some of the most commonly used phrases when translating English to Korean:

Document Type
Examples
English
Korean (Hangeul)
Hello
Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요)
Thank you
Gamsahamnida (감사합니다)
Please
Juseyo (주세요) / Butakhamnida (부탁합니다)
Sorry
Joesonghamnida (죄송합니다)
Yes
Ne (네)
No
Aniyo (아니요)

Common Japanese to Korean Phrases

Japanese and Korean share very similar grammatical structures (SOV).

Document Type
Examples
Japanese
Korean (Hangeul)
Konnichiwa (Hello)
Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요)
Arigatou (Thank you)
Gamsahamnida (감사합니다)
Kudasai (Please)
Juseyo (주세요)
Sumimasen (Sorry)
Joesonghamnida (죄송합니다)
Hai (Yes)
Ne (네)
Iie (No)
Aniyo (아니요)
Oishii (Delicious)
Mashisseoyo (맛있어요)

Popular Chinese to Korean Phrases

Many Korean words (Sino-Korean) originate from Chinese characters (Hanja).

Document Type
Examples
Chinese
Korean (Hanja roots)
你好 (Nǐ hǎo)
Annyeonghaseyo (안녕하세요)
谢谢 (Xièxiè)
Gamsahamnida (감사합니다)
学生 (Xuéshēng - Student)
Haksaeng (학생 - same roots)
图书馆 (Túshū guǎn - Library)
Doseogwan (도서관 - similar roots)
准备 (Zhǔnbèi - Prepare)
Junbi (준비 - similar roots)
是的 (Shì de)
Ne (네)
不 (Bù)
Aniyo (아니요)

Most Popular Languages

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