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Korean to English Transcription & Translation

Upload Korean audio or video, get accurate English text — plus subtitles — in minutes.

PlainScribe translates spoken Korean into written English in one step. The AI listens to your recording, transcribes the Korean speech with automatic language detection, and produces a clean English transcript with speaker labels and timestamps.

PlainScribe's Korean transcription handles formal and informal speech levels accurately, with proper Hangul output and recognition of Seoul dialect and regional variations. With speakers across South Korea, North Korea, Korean recordings turn up constantly in interviews, meetings, media, and research — and understanding them shouldn't require a translator on retainer. PlainScribe handles it pay-as-you-go, with no subscription and automatic file deletion.

$4
Per Audio Hour
Auto
Language Detection
SRT / VTT
English Subtitles
7 days
Auto-Delete

How to Translate Korean Audio to English

1

Upload your file

Drop in any Korean audio or video file up to 200MB — MP3, MP4, WAV, M4A, MOV, and more.

2

AI translates it

The AI detects Korean automatically, transcribes the speech, and translates it into English with timestamps and speaker labels.

3

Export English text

Download your English transcript as TXT, CSV, or JSON — or grab timestamped SRT/VTT subtitles for video.

Common Uses for Korean to English Translation

  • K-drama subtitling
  • Business communications
  • Academic research
  • Media transcription

Private by default

Your Korean recording is removed automatically after processing and the English transcript auto-deletes after 7 days. Nothing sits on our servers.

No subscription

Translation is included in the standard pay-as-you-go rate of $4 per audio hour. Buy prepaid credits when you need them — there is no monthly plan to cancel.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I translate Korean audio to English text?

Upload your Korean audio or video file to PlainScribe and choose translation. The AI detects Korean automatically — you don't need to specify the language — transcribes the speech, and returns an English transcript you can export as TXT, CSV, SRT, VTT, or JSON. Most files are ready in minutes.

Does it handle regional Korean accents and dialects?

Yes. PlainScribe recognizes Korean as spoken across South Korea, North Korea, including regional accents and common code-switching into English.

How much does Korean to English translation cost?

PlainScribe is pay-as-you-go at $4 per audio hour ($0.067 per minute) — translation included, with no subscription. New users get 30 free minutes with no credit card required.

Is my Korean recording kept on PlainScribe's servers?

No. Your raw audio is removed automatically after processing, and every transcript auto-deletes after 7 days. For especially sensitive recordings, the included desktop app transcribes 100% offline on your own machine.

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