Ewha Research Institute for Translation Studies Holds Academic Conference on “K-Web Content Meets the World” and Shares N
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Ewha Research Institute for Translation Studies (ERITS, Director Aili Chang) held its 2026 Fall Academic Conference and a presentation of the outcomes of its Web Novel Translation Training Program on October 31 (Saturday) at the LG Convention Hall of the International Education Building. The event was held under the theme “K-Web Content Meets the World: New Horizons in Translation, Localization, and Talent Development.”
The event drew enthusiastic interest, with approximately 200 people registering in advance. Researchers, educators, and industry professionals from various fields gathered to examine the ecosystem of web content localization and explore changes in the translation and localization industries driven by the global expansion of K-content, as well as directions for training specialized professionals. The event also provided an opportunity to share and further develop the educational achievements of the “2026 Web Novel Translation Training Program,” which ERITS carried out this year at the request of the Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency (Organized by: Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism; Administered by: Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency; Implemented by: Ewha Research Institute for Translation Studies).
The event consisted of three parts: academic presentations in the first session, a presentation of the outcomes of the Web Novel Translation Training Program in the second session, and a graduation ceremony for program participants.
The first session featured a wide range of discussions, covering topics from strategies for the global expansion of web content to translation expertise in the age of AI and innovations in education. Dean Mi-kyung Choi opened the session by emphasizing that “the role of professional translators in accurately conveying cultural contexts and linguistic nuances remains important even in the age of AI.” In a special lecture, Lim Jaeyul, CEO of Eleven Management, introduced the expansion of intellectual property (IP) based on web novels and webtoons and their export to overseas markets, highlighting the importance of market-specific localization strategies and translation.
Kim Jagyeong, a professor at Seoil University, analyzed the current state of AI-based web novel translation in the industry and the changing role of human translators. Cho Wonseok, an instructor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, presented an educational approach combining multimodal analysis and lettering while taking into account the visual elements of webtoons. Kim Jeongyeon, CEO of Bridge Translation, examined the gap between the theory of game translation and localization and actual industry practices, while Jang Yena, a translation and interpretation specialist at KRAFTON, shared approaches to designing practical translation and interpretation workflows using AI.
In the second session, researchers and faculty members involved in the “2026 Web Novel Translation Training Program” provided a detailed overview of the entire program, from the conception and outline of industry-academia-government collaboration-based education to its design, development, implementation, and outcomes, sharing the achievements of the program.
In his congratulatory remarks during the second session, Kim Seungsu, President of the Korea Publication Industry Promotion Agency, praised the contributions of translation and interpretation professionals in introducing the distinctive identity of Korean content to the world and expressed his commitment to continued support for the global expansion of K-web content. Kang Seoyeon, CEO of Stella & Co., shared practical insights into career development opportunities for web content localization specialists from the perspective of someone running a web novel content company.
Professor Aili Chang then presented the outcomes of the program's curriculum design and industry-academia collaboration. Professor Kang Kyungyi discussed specific approaches to designing an educational model incorporating project-based learning (PBL), while Instructor Son Yunji shared examples of actual program implementation. Together, the speakers discussed the program's achievements and future directions.
The event concluded with a graduation ceremony for the “2026 Web Novel Translation Training Program.” Certificates of completion were awarded to 49 participants who had successfully completed the program. Looking back on their learning journeys, representative graduates from each of the four language groups—English, Japanese, Chinese, and French—shared their learning experiences and reflections on their personal growth.
The event served as a meaningful example of an industry-academia collaboration model in the field of translation and interpretation, demonstrating how policy support from public institutions, the educational and research capabilities of graduate schools, and the needs of the industry can be organically connected.
Ewha Womans University's Graduate School of Translation & Interpretation (GSTI) plans to continue responding swiftly to changes in the translation and interpretation industry in the age of AI, while expanding industry-linked education and academic exchange and further strengthening its expertise in the translation and interpretation of global cultural content.