Apostille Korea said it is expanding support for the certification of academic documents, helping students and graduates issue, translate and authenticate diplomas, transcripts and degree certificates so the records are accepted by schools, employers and government bodies at home and abroad.
- Support covers diplomas, transcripts and degree or enrolment certificates.
- The certification route depends on the destination country's treaty status.
- Apostille Korea handles issuance, translation, notarization and certification online.
- Confirming the receiving body's standard early helps avoid resubmission.
Why academic documents need certification
Schools, employers and licensing bodies usually accept a foreign academic record only after it has been officially authenticated, because they cannot independently verify a document issued under another country's system. The route is set by where the paper will be used: for a destination that belongs to the Hague Apostille Convention, the document receives an apostille; for a non-member, it goes through a foreign-ministry step and embassy legalization. A certified translation is normally attached. Apostille Korea says checking the exact requirement first prevents a record from being rejected and re-filed.
How Apostille Korea supports applicants
The company supports issuance, translation, notarization and the matching certification together, online, so an applicant can prepare a complete set without visiting multiple offices in person. For a Korean diploma or transcript going abroad, the company arranges notarized translation and apostille or embassy legalization; for a foreign-issued record used in Korea, it explains the local certification done in the issuing country. Apostille Korea says the goal is to keep each document on schedule for admission, hiring or licensing deadlines.
Frequently asked questions
Which academic documents can be certified?
Diplomas, transcripts, degree certificates and enrolment or graduation certificates are the most common; the exact set depends on what the receiving institution requires.
How is the certification route decided?
By the destination country: an apostille for a Hague Convention member, or a foreign-ministry step plus embassy legalization for a non-member, usually with a certified translation.
Can it be done without an in-person visit?
Yes. Apostille Korea handles issuance, translation, notarization and certification online so documents can be prepared remotely.
Source: 대학저널 · 2026-06-22