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Learn from the experts at Hansem Global; our blog series delivers insider strategies, tips, and insights on translation and localization to help you excel in Asian markets and beyond.
e-Learning Localization: Your Guide to Inclusive Global Training Programs
Adjusting company training for a global team presents a unique challenge: though English is widely used in business, only 20% of the worlds’ population speak it fluently, and only 5% are native English speakers. What’s critical is that there’s a noticeable difference when someone learns in their native tongue, even for those who speak English […]
Core Principles for UI Text Translation: 7 Standards for Global UI Localization Quality
UI text (User Interface Text) is not just words—it’s the language through which users and systems interact. Buttons, menus, warnings, status messages—all direct behavior and contribute to brand trust and user experience (UX). Translating UI text is more than swapping words; even across languages and cultures, users must retain the same intuitive understanding and ability […]
Entering the U.S. Medical Device Market: IFU and FDA Compliance in One Step
For medical device manufacturers entering the U.S. market, product performance alone is not enough. To succeed, companies must navigate FDA regulatory requirements, determine the correct product classification, obtain premarket clearance or approval in many cases, and prepare compliant labeling and advertising. Equally critical is the development of Instructions for Use (IFU) documents that meet international […]
Principles and Framework for Effective UI Text Design
Do you know why UI text matters more than you think?UI text — the words that appear on screens such as menus, buttons, pop-ups, and alerts — plays a critical role in defining how users interact with a product. Clear, consistent language not only enhances usability and builds brand trust but also determines how easily […]
The Real Cause of Poor Translations: Flawed Source Documentation
Many manufacturers assume that poor translation quality is a problem with the translation process itself. In reality, the source manual often carries structural flaws, inconsistent terminology, and unclear instructions that no translator—no matter how skilled—can fully correct. These weaknesses in the original documentation not only raise localization costs but also delay launches, create brand inconsistencies, […]
Where Should LSPs Begin Their GCSP Journey?
The language services industry is entering what CSA Research calls the “post-localization era,” where translation alone is no longer enough. In its 2024 commentary “Entering the Post Localization Era: A New Dawn for the Language Services Sector,” CSA emphasizes that LSPs must evolve into Global Content Services Providers (GCSPs)—partners who support the broader landscape of […]
The Future of AI-Driven Collaboration and Localization
AI is no longer an experimental add-on in game development—it’s becoming the backbone of how content is created, tested, and localized. This article explores what that shift means for developers, drawing on first-hand insights from Unite Seoul 2025 and Hansem Global’s experience as Unity’s Korean translation partner. On-the-Ground Insights from Unite Seoul 2025 After six […]
Why Language Service Providers Are Critical to Multilingual AI Data Labeling Projects
AI systems are evolving rapidly, but their performance still depends heavily on the quality of the training data they consume. In projects involving customer reviews, conversation logs, subtitles, or medical imagery—especially across multiple languages—simply collecting data isn’t enough. What’s required is high-precision labeling that accurately reflects linguistic meaning and cultural nuance. For example, in a […]