Free Interpretation & Translation Service
Busan Global City Foundation provides free interpretation and document translation services for foreign residents living in Busan. The service can help when visiting hospitals, police stations, government offices, banks, schools, and other public institutions. Document translation is also available for official documents, notices, instructions, and similar materials.
Eligibility: Foreign residents in Busan holding visas valid for 90 days or longer.
Languages: English, Chinese, Japanese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, Russian, Uzbek, Thai, Mongolian, Cambodian, Burmese/Myanmar, Tagalog, Nepali, and Turkish.
Cost: Free, for up to 2 hours. Additional time may require consultation with the interpreter or translator.
Important: Applications should be made at least 3 days in advance, and availability depends on the interpreter and the request.
Phone: 1600-0051, select Extension 1
Email: bgcf_translate@naver.com
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