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Korean Localization Expert for AI QA Remote Contract

Up to 40/hr
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Posted September 13, 2026
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Listing checked September 4, 2026 · pay as published by SME Careers

Overview

This remote contract role targets a korean language specialist focused on AI data quality. You will review AI generated korean responses and create language content to support precise localization. Expect to evaluate the model's lqa quality and provide feedback that keeps outputs accurate and clearly explained. South Korea based candidates are preferred to align with locale conventions, though the work is fully remote.

What You'll Do7

  • 1Review AI generated korean content and adjust language to match locale conventions.
  • 2Develop AI training content across topics to guide model learning and coverage.
  • 3Evaluate and rank AI outputs for accuracy, clarity, and prompt adherence.
  • 4Identify issues in methodology or conceptual understanding and perform root-cause analysis.
  • 5Fact-check localized content, references, names, and dates against reliable sources.
  • 6Rate and compare multiple AI responses based on reasoning quality and overall quality.
  • 7Apply senior level korean localization judgment and maintain style guides adherence.

Requirements9

  • 1native or near-native korean proficiency with solid south_korea locale knowledge
  • 2minimum c1_english proficiency for interpreting prompts and evaluation guidelines
  • 35+ years of professional localization/translation experience, with preference for multilingual localization
  • 4proficiency with cat_tools, translation_memory, termbases, and automated checks in qa_workflows
  • 5demonstrated ability to apply mqm and lqa concepts to quality decisions
  • 6excellent editorial judgment on tone, inclusivity, and cultural nuance (tone, inclusivity)
  • 7rigorous fact-checking of localized content using reliable sources (fact_checking)
  • 8comfort as an hourly_contractor across time zones and effective documentation
  • 9preferred experience with ai_data_training, ai_data_annotation, and evaluation

Who Should Apply

Ideal candidates are seasoned korean localization professionals with native or near native Korean and strong english proficiency. They should bring solid mqm and lqa experience and a track record using cat_tools and qa_workflows. This role fits those who can work effectively as an hourly_contractor across time zones and who have exposure to ai_data_training. Candidates without strong south_korea locale knowledge or with limited AI data task experience may score low on fit.

Salary Insight

Pay is $40/hr. This hourly contractor role aligns with senior localization QA work in AI data services.

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LocationRemote
Eligible countriesSouth Korea
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Compensation

Up to $40/hr

Required Skills

koreanenglishlqamqmcat_toolstranslation_memoryterminology_managementtermbasesqa_workflowslocalizationtranslationcopyeditinglinguistic_qastyle_guidesfact_checkingai_data_trainingai_data_annotationprompt_evaluationprompts_developmentlocalization_project_supportroot_cause_analysiscat toolslinguistic qa (lqa)mqm error typologystyle guidesterminology management

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Highlight a concise case study showing a localization decision informed by mqm/lqa concepts, including how you identified a root cause and corrected terminology using translation_memory and termbases.

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