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Apostille Korea opens video channels explaining document procedures Translation, notarisation by proxy, apostille and consular legalisation are broken down by category and explained on video.
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Apostille Korea said it has opened video channels that explain domestic and overseas civil document procedures. It reorganised its existing YouTube channel and opened a Naver TV channel at the same time to deliver procedural information. The content is sorted by category, including translation, notarisation by proxy, apostille and consular legalisation, so viewers can find what they need immediately.
- Apostille Korea reorganised its YouTube channel and opened a Naver TV channel alongside it.
- The videos are divided by category, covering translation, notarisation by proxy, apostille and consular legalisation.
- A dedicated segment discusses current issues in civil document services in conversation with the staff handling each service.
- Documents submitted abroad need translation and notarisation after issuance, followed by apostille or consular legalisation.
Document procedures sorted by category
Apostille Korea reorganised its existing YouTube channel so extensively that it effectively launched a new one, and opened a Naver TV channel at the same time. Where the earlier approach was closer to posting service promotion clips, the reorganised channel is built around explaining what domestic and overseas civil document services actually involve. The videos are divided by category, covering translation, notarisation by proxy, apostille and consular legalisation, so viewers can go straight to the item they need. A dedicated segment focuses on the current issues arising in the services being handled. That segment is presented as a conversation with the staff responsible for each service, pitched at the level of the people asking. The move follows the shift of everyday information towards video platforms.
The stages a document goes through for overseas use
Issuing a Korean document is not enough to submit it abroad. It first has to be translated into the language required by the receiving country, and the translation is then notarised. After that, the document passes through apostille or consular legalisation, the stage that confirms its official effect. An apostille is used for countries party to the convention, while consular legalisation is required for countries that are not. Requirements differ at each stage, and first-time applicants often confuse the order. Apostille Korea sets out these stages by category on video and also handles the applications themselves.
Frequently asked questions
What information is available on the video channels?
They explain domestic and overseas civil document procedures by category, including translation, notarisation by proxy, apostille and consular legalisation.
In what order does the procedure run?
After issuance the document is translated into the language of the receiving country and notarised, then goes through apostille or consular legalisation.
How do apostille and consular legalisation differ?
An apostille is used for documents going to countries party to the convention, while documents for non-member countries require consular legalisation.
Source: 웹데일리 · 2019-07-26