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Hi, I'm Robert.

Black Man - Korean Interpreter - An Incredible Character in an Incredible Story

I am the son of a Korean adoptee, a descendant of Black Wall Street business owners who survived the Tulsa Race Riots, and a Korean simultaneous interpreter.

I didn't grow up speaking Korean. I learned because of my interest in my family's history. My mother was adopted from South Korea in the 1960s to an African-American family in Alaska.


This led me to a long journey of travel, struggle, joy, and embarrassment in order to speak Korean as fluently as I do today.  

"When I sought to learn more about interpreting I was told it's a "pipe dream" for me 

and that I should find some other work to do."

Robert Holloway with his sister and mother, preparing to leave for South Korea

How Did I Learn Korean?

Well, while growing up Mom always emphasized that we have family in South Korea (even though we still haven't found them yet) and we have a cultural identity and history tied to it. In fact, Mom emphasized awareness of Korea so much that she'd practically force us to eat American-style food with chopsticks!


Well, when it came time for me to graduate high school there was only one thing that came to my mind: I want to do something with this Korean stuff. That's when I began studying the Korean language.


I moved to Korea for a year to study at a language academy then I returned to the States. I wanted to become a language interpreter. When I sought to learn more about interpreting I was told that it's "a pipe dream" for me and that I should find some other work to do. I didn't even bat an eye to that statement. 

What Happened With the "Pipe"?

I kept pushing my Korean language skills until I was able to interpret in court and then even in international conferences as a simultaneous interpreter.


(Simultaneous interpretation is the most advanced and difficult form of language interpretation, where the speaker doesn’t stop speaking and the interpreter must listen while simultaneously interpret. Often coined “UN-style interpretation”).


Since then I've interpreted the voices of US President Joe Biden, members of the US Chamber of Commerce, have interpreted for Korean Member of Parliament Ji Seong-Ho, and more (I guess there was something inside of that pipe).


I truly believe that I've been provided every faculty in life to succeed at what I do. It's my true path. And, this is what I would like to share with you.

Robert Holloway laughing during an interview

Holloway Interpreting Group isn't just a language services 

company--it's a reflection of this journey of mine that 

I would like you to benefit from. 


Now, I guide up-and-coming language interpreters, teach Korean to Korean adoptees, 

and use the experiences provided to me in this life to 

contribute to a better world little-by-little. 

Hire Robert As Your Korean Interpreter

Over 100 Depositions, +200 Business Meetings, and +100 Court Cases

You don’t truly have a meeting, deposition or conference with Koreans unless Robert is there. 


Robert’s mind-blowing Korean language fluency coupled with his enigmatic charisma guarantee that whether you’re telling a joke, giving a statement, or selling your newly released product on the market it’ll be transformed as-is into Korean while matching your same sentiment and zeal. 


If you want your Korean clients to laugh with you, relate to you, and trust you as a partner to do business with, then you’ll need Robert to interpret for you.


You simply will not find another Korean interpreter like him.

Hire Robert Now

Sneak Peek of Robert's Conference Interpretation Experience

US Chamber of Commerce

US Chamber of Commerce

US Chamber of Commerce

September 2023

Washington DC


Digital technology innovation and future USROK Relations Luncheon Discussion including over 30 representatives from the US Chamber, ROK Gov't and ROK private sector.


Global Greens

US Chamber of Commerce

US Chamber of Commerce

June 2023

RSI


International conference for the Global Greens political party covering voting, land

biodiversity, land transition, electoral systems, and global conflicts.

RIMAN

US Chamber of Commerce

RIMAN

March 2023

Las Vegas, NV


5th Anniversary celebration and North American launch event for one of South

Korea's largest beauty enterprises. Korean

interpretation for over 1,000 attendees.

International Parliamentarian's Coalition for North Korean Human Rights

International Parliamentarian's Coalition for North Korean Human Rights

International Parliamentarian's Coalition for North Korean Human Rights

September 2022

Washington DC


Annual General Meeting. Speakers included

ROK National Assembly members Ha Taekeung,

Ji Seong-ho, Hong Suk-joon, and HRNK Executive Director Greg Scarlatoiu, US House of Rep Young Kim, Dr. Baek Jieun, US Special Rapporteur Elizabeth Salmon, National Endowment for Democracy President Damon Wilson, and Abductees'

Family Union head Choi Sung-yong

Select USA Investment Summit

International Parliamentarian's Coalition for North Korean Human Rights

International Parliamentarian's Coalition for North Korean Human Rights

June 2022

Washington DC


Korean conference interpretation for the

United States’ largest Foreign Direct Investment summit. Speakers included US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and US President Joe Biden

CJ Logistics

International Parliamentarian's Coalition for North Korean Human Rights

CJ Logistics

June 2022~2023

Chicago, IL


Simultaneous interpretation for the CEO of South Korea’s largest logistics company during a meeting with American-based

CEOs

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Robert Holloway simultaneously interpreting a short speech by US President Joe Biden

See Robert Interpret

In this short clip Robert practices interpreting the voice of US President Joe Biden using simultaneous interpretation. 

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Robert's newsletter is highly popular among clients, interpreters, and Korean learners. In his newsletter you'll hear stories to inspire you to go above and beyond your perceived limits, elevate your confidence, and embody more overall positivity in life.

The Routledge Handbook of Korean Interpreting

This handbook highlights the main interpretation research trends in South Korea today.

An essential resource for researchers in Korean interpreting, this handbook will also be very valuable to those working with other East Asian languages.


Robert is a contributing author.

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