Remote Korean–English Interpreter (Freelance)

Tonguepoint; Kedah; Remote; MYR 243,000 - 404,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Job summary

Tonguepoint is urgently hiring a Freelance Remote Interpreter (Korean/English). This 100% remote position offers flexible hours and per-minute rates with ongoing onboarding and training, enabling you to interpret across healthcare and legal contexts from home.

Beginner interpreters are welcome as training is provided; you will work on real-time consecutive interpretation with a focus on accuracy, discretion, and customer service.

Qualifications

• Fluent in English and Korean; native or near-native preferred.
• Strong active listening, cultural sensitivity, and emotional resilience are required.
• Beginner interpreters welcome; prior experience is a plus but not required.
• Quiet, distraction-free home workspace is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, real-time consecutive interpretation (English+Korean).
• Facilitate clear communication in high-stakes settings (healthcare, legal).
• Maintain confidentiality, neutrality, and professionalism.

Skills

Active listening

Cultural sensitivity

Emotional resilience

Tools

Headset (noise-canceling USB)

High-speed internet

Dedicated computer

Job description

Tonguepoint is urgently hiring a Freelance Remote Interpreter (Korean/English). This 100% remote position offers flexible hours and per-minute rates with ongoing onboarding and training, enabling you to interpret across healthcare and legal contexts from home.

Beginner interpreters are welcome as training is provided; you will work on real-time consecutive interpretation with a focus on accuracy, discretion, and customer service.