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Sarah
K. H. Yoo

Korean to English Translator

About

Sarah K. H. Yoo is a literary and commercial translator working between Korean and English. Raised in Colorado, she received her BA in English Literature from Seoul National University and published two test preparation books while working in the field of English education. She has translated many short stories for the Seoul-based Nabiwabook Publishing House including works by Youngin Kwon and Joowook Kim, one of which was featured on KBS World Radio. She is The National Centre for Writing's Emerging Translator Mentorships 2024/25 mentee in Korean with mentor Clare Richards. She lives in Korea with her husband Fitz and dog Louie.

Education & Certificates

Education

  • British Centre for Literary Translation (BCLT) Summer School, 2024 Korean Strand

  • Literature Translation Institute of Korea Translation Academy Evening Course, 2024-2025

  • Bachelor of Arts in English Language and Literature, 2007
    Seoul National University (Seoul, Korea)

Professional Certificates

  • International Interpretation & Translation Association of Korea
    Professional Translator Certificate of Qualification, 2023

  • The Korean Society of Translators
    Certificate of Translation Competence, Grade I (Professional Level), 2023

Short Story Translations

Webtoon Translations

  • Dear Hong Rang
    탄금 (RIDI)

  • Blind Sheep House
    눈먼 양의 집 (RIDI)

  • Dear, Not Cunning Witch
    교활하지 못한 마녀에게 (RIDI)

  • Please Leave Miss Emily Alone
    제발 에밀리 영애는 내버려 두세요 (RIDI)

  • William of the Wardrobe
    옷장 속의 윌리엄 (RIDI)

Authored Books

Commercial Translations

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