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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Grant Information] What is the Overseas Publisher Translation Grant program?
For the expansion of Korean literature overseas and global literary Hallyu, foreign publishers hoping to publish Korean literary works may receive a prescribed amount of financial support for translation and publication expenses.
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Grant Information] Who can apply for this grant?
Overseas publishers planning to import literature for the purposes of translation and publishing works of Korean literature (except for children’s picture books) and humanities texts.
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Grant Information] Where can I ask questions about the grant program?
Inquiries may be directed to the program director via email (grants_publishers@klti.or.kr) or at by clicking on the ‘ask a question’ link at the bottom of the grant application page.
Applicants who encounter issues with the KLWAVE platform during the application process are kindly asked to direct their queries to “klwave@klti.or.kr”.
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Application Method] I would like to know how to apply for the Overseas Publisher Translation Publication Grant.
① Choose “Grant Application” on the front page of the website (www.klwave.or.kr)
② Click on the notice, ‘Overseas Publisher Translation Publication Grant’ and thoroughly read through the content, then click ‘Apply’.
③ Fill out the application for the Translation Publication Grant according to the instructions
④ Upload the overseas publisher contract made between the publisher and Korean copyright holder as well as the translation contract made between the publisher and translator, both in PDF or Word document format.
※Email applications cannot be accepted, and membership registration is required to apply
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Application Method] Can I apply for the grant at LTI Korea if I have already received a grant from another Korean institution for translation or publication?
Works that have received or a planning to receive translation or publication grants from other institutions are not eligible for this grant. If it is found that another grant has been received after a successful application, the grant contract will be terminated and allocated grant funds must be returned.
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Application Method] Should the publication and translation contracts be written in Korean, English, or the local language?
While it is acceptable for the contract to be written in the local language,
the contents of the copyright contract and the translation contract must be clearly stated in the application in either Korean or English.
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Application Method] Who should the contract be made with when there are two or more translators (co-translators)?
All translators must be included in the translation contract.
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Grant Scope] Which works are eligible for grants?
There is no specific list of eligible works. Any literary work or book related to Korean culture are eligible for grants, with exception to children’s literature. After completing the application, the work will be assessed for its appropriateness by a panel of independent evaluators.
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Grant Scope] I would like to know the grant amount for translation publication.
The translation and publication grant amounts are determined by internal regulations and the evaluation process in consideration of language and genre. More specific information on grant amounts is available on the application page under translation and publication grant regulations. (link) For series of books more than two volumes, the grant may be applied only to the first volume, and additional grants are not available.
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Translation and Publication Grants for Overseas Publishers
[Selection and Procedure after Selection] When will the grantees be notified and how?
Application results will be announced on the KLWAVE digital platform. (2023 dates: In late January/March/May/July/September/November)