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[AATK Members' New Book Publication] 실전! 의료 한국어 통번역
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2025-06-13 08:48
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실전! 의료 한국어 통번역 (Korean for Specific Purposes Hands-On Korean for Medical Professionals)
by Hyungjae Lim, Yoonkyeong Shin, Soyoung Yoo, and Eunhye Heopublished by KONG & PARK, Inc. in July 2025
by Hyungjae Lim, Yoonkyeong Shin, Soyoung Yoo, and Eunhye Heopublished by KONG & PARK, Inc. in July 2025
As global interaction continues to grow, Korea has seen a rise in marriage migrants, foreign workers, and international students, progressing toward a multicultural society composed of various nationalities and ethnic groups. Keeping pace with this change, many hospitals in Korea’s medical field are operating international medical centers specialized for foreign patients, ensuring that foreigners residing in or traveling to Korea can access world-class medical services without communication barriers.
This book is designed for learners with a deep understanding of Korean society and culture who aspire to become professional medical interpreters equipped with specialized medical terminology and knowledge. It is also recommended for instructors training future Korean interpreters as professional medical interpreters.
Vol.1 ISBN 9788997134663
Vol.2 ISBN 9788997134670.
■ Features
1. This book presents simulated scenarios covering 190 major diseases in specialized medical studies, allowing learners to practice interpreting real-world medical situations.
2. In addition to medical knowledge, this book covers regulations in medical law, medical policy, medical cultures worldwide, and the principles of medical interpretation.
3. By utilizing this interactive digital textbook, learners can independently engage in deep and repetitive medical interpreting practice.
4. As an official textbook designated by The International Network for Korean Interpretation and Translation, this book prepares learners for medical interpreter and translator certification through consecutive interpretation and sight translation exercises.
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