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About APTIF9

Artificial Intelligence is transforming every aspect of our lives. Translation and interpretation, previously believed to be the exclusive domain of humans, have not been immune to the changes brought on by the development of technology.

In the face of this change, we are compelled to ask a decidedly fundamental question: “For what do we translate and interpret?”
Clients expect first-class translation and interpretation services at reasonable prices, and engineers aspire to develop cutting-edge devices and machines.

Skilled interpreters and translators hope to provide excellent services and, in return, expect appropriate compensation.
Is there a way to achieve all these different needs? Can the utilitarian approach of “the greatest happiness for the greatest number” be the answer?

We are still blinded by unrealistic expectations, because we do not fully understand the changing reality.
However, it is also true that machines are driving changes across the entire field of translation and interpretation.
To restore the most lucid perception of our reality, we must understand and promote the core elements of translation and interpreting, while also appreciating and taking advantage of new technologies.
APTIF9 will provide a flagship platform to address these significant challenges.

Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with like-minded experts from across the globe, as we also celebrate the 40th anniversary of GSIT.

Participants

•T&I researchers
•Machine Translation researchers
•T&I educators
•Translators and interpreters
•Literature translators
•Publishers
•T&I service agencies
•Language service companies
•Machine Translation developers
•Machine Translation research institutes
•Translation and interpreting tool developers
•T&I users

Program

•Individual presentation
•Round table discussion
•Poster session
•Booths for one-on-one meetings

Welcome Message

Greetings from the Chief Organizer of APTIF 9

Hello,

In September 1979, the Graduate School of Interpretation and Translation (GSIT) was established by Hankuk University of Foreign Studies (HUFS) in Seoul, the first graduate school offering a program for simultaneous interpretation education in Asia.

One year later, GSIT dispatched nine students from its first class to T&I schools in Paris, Geneva and Monterey to mark the beginning of the institution's efforts towards global cooperation.

In 2004, GSIT joined CIUTI as the first active member in Asia and, in 2006, GSIT successfully hosted the CIUTI General Assembly on its campus in Seoul. Since then, a number of T&I schools have opened their doors in Korea, engaging each other in competition.

Graduates of GSIT have provided indispensable services as experts, breaking down language barriers at the frontlines of Korea's most important international events, including the 1988 Seoul Olympics.
In 2007, the collective efforts of translators and interpreters throughout Korea finally bore fruit as the Korean Association of Translators and Interpreters (KATI) was founded to promote the collective interests of our colleagues and build amity.

In 2016, KATI was invited by FIT as the second active member of Korea, which enabled it to further expand its contribution to the T&I world as a full-fledged member.
Soon afterwards, FIT recommended KATI to host APTIF 9 in 2019 in recognition of the excellence and expertise of Korean translators and interpreters, authorizing KATI to co-host the Event with GSIT whose graduates make up for the majority of KATI members and as part of GSIT's celebration of its 40th anniversary.

Therefore, we are pleased to host APTIF 9, the greatest T&I event in Korea’s history in July, 2019 on the campus of GSIT. Together, KATI and GSIT seek to create a new arena of international cooperation for the advancement of the world's T&I community.

In running the great event, we will meet, talk and discuss to address recent challenges represented by developments such as artificial intelligence. Thank you.

J. C. Kwak
FIT Council member/ Professor of GSIT

Organizing Committee

Kwak, Joong Chol
(Co-Chair of APTIF9 Organizing Committee/ FIT Council member)

- Professor Emeritus, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies / Council member, FIT - Ph.D in Journalism, Kyunghee University - ESIT, Paris III, Certificat d'Aptitude in conference interpreting (Korean-English-French) - Director of Language Services, Seoul Olympic Organizing Committee - AIIC member since 1989 - Press Secretary, Office of the President - Director of International News, YTN
Kim, Soon Mi
(Co-Chair of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, Sookmyung Women’s University/ President, KATI - B.A. in Sociology, Yonsei University - M.A. in business administration, University of Southern California - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-English), HUFS - Ph.D. in English Language and Literature, Sejong, University - President, Korean Association of Translators & Interpreters (KATI) - Chair of Industry-Academic Cooperation Committee, The Korean Association of Translation Studies - Testing Committee, Medical Interpreter Test, Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare
Lee, In Seop
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies / Director, ITRI - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-Arabic), HUFS - M.A. in Arabic Linguistics, University of Jordan - Ph.D. in Arabic Linguistics, University of Jordan - 2004-2018 Lecturer, EBS Arabic - 2005-2018 Editor, Koreana magazine - 2009-2018 Director, Medical Interpreter Training Program, Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare
Han, Won Dug
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies / Dean, GSIT - 1989 M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-Spanish), GSIT, HUFS - 1994 Ph.D. in Linguistics, Universidad Complutense de Madrid, Spain - 1994-2016 Interpreter, Summit (18 Latin American Countries) - 2016-2018 President, Foreign Language Training and Testing Center, HUFS
Kim, Han Sik
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-Japanese), HUFS - Ph.D. in Japanese Language and Literature, Dongduk Women’s University - 1986.2.- current Conference interpreter/translator (Korean-Japanese) - 1987.7- current Simultaneous interpreter, NHK Seoul - 2009.7- current Medical interpreter, Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare
Ahn, In Kyoung
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-German), GSIT, HUFS - Ph.D. in German linguistics, Ruhr-University Bochum - (2008-2010) Dean, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - Conference Interpreter, Korea-Germany Summit Meeting - Translation Project, Ministry of Unification, Korea Foundation, etc. - LTI Korea Translation Award
Kim, Jin Ah
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-Chinese), GSIT, HUFS - Ph.D. in Chinese Literature, Institute of Chinese Language and Literature, Fudan University - 2006-2007 Visiting scholar, University of Delaware - 2008-2011 Editor, Korea Tourism Organization - 2009-2012 Advisor, Medical Interpreter Training Program, Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare
Bang, Gyo Young
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-Russian), HUFS - Ph.D. in Russian Literature, HUFS - Committee member, Ministry of Foreign Affairs - Director, Medical Interpreter Training Program, Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare - Conference interpreter
Hwang, Ji Youn
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - B.A. in Chinese Language and Literature, Korea University - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-Chinese), GSIT, HUFS - Ph.D. in Chinese Politics, University of Peking - Conference interpreter - Interpreter, South Korean Embassy in China - Director, Medical Interpreter Training Program, Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare
Gwag, Soon lei
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies / Assistant Dean, GSIT - Ph.D. in Arabic Linguistics, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation (Korean-Arabic), GSIT, HUFS - 2004~2013 Arirang TV Arabic news translation and report - 2007~current SNULT test organizer - 2010~current Director, Medical Interpreter Training Program, Korea Human Resource Development Institute for Health & Welfare - 1989~current Conference Interpreter, President El Sisi (Egypt), The Emir of Qatar, UAE Crown Prince, Prime Minister Maliki (Iraq), UN Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction, International Council on Archives Congress, World Water Forum, etc.
Lee, Ju Yeon
(Member of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Assistant Professor, GSIT, Hankuk University of Foreign Studies - M.A. in Conference Interpreting (Korean-English), HUFS - Ed.D. in Language Education, Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey - Conference interpreter since 2000 - AIIC member
HAN, Seung Hee
(Secretariat of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Director, Korean Association of Translators & Interpreters - Lecturer, GSIT, HUFS - Visiting researcher, GSIT, HUFS - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation, HUFS - Group Account Director, Wunderman International - Language Specialist, Google - Localization at Microsoft, Cisco, Yahoo, Nokia, The Estee Lauder Group
Jo, Jung Min
(Secretariat of APTIF9 Organizing Committee)

- Senior researcher, Interpreting and Translation Research Institute, HUFS - M.A. in Interpretation and Translation(Korean-Arabic), GSIT, HUFS - Ph.D. in Interpretation and Translation, GSIT, HUFS - Conference interpreter, ROK-UAE Joint Committee - ROK-Qatar High Level Strategy Corporation Committee - ROK-Saudi Arabia Customs Heads’ Meeting etc.

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