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The People Behind the Stories
Our contributors are based in Korea and beyond — writing about travel, health, finance, and everyday life from where they actually live it. Several of our Korean-based writers bring an inside perspective that most English-language outlets simply don’t have.
Columnists
So-young Lee Columnist · Seoul
Covers health, dementia prevention, fitness, and nutrition. Writes for readers who want practical, science-backed advice they can actually use.
Ji-won Choi Columnist · Seoul
Reports on technology, IT trends, and Korea’s startup ecosystem. A Korean-based perspective on how tech is actually changing daily life here.
David Chen Columnist
Writes about travel across Asia with a focus on destinations that don’t make the typical tourist lists. Practical itineraries, honest assessments.
Michael Schmidt Columnist
Covers retirement planning, personal finance, and wealth management from a global perspective. Aimed at readers planning for long-term financial security.
Freelance Contributors
Hyun-soo Park Freelance · Seoul
Travel guides covering airlines, hotels, and destinations across Asia. Writes from Korea with an eye for what foreign visitors actually want to know.
Tae-ho Kim Freelance · Seoul
Retirement planning, pension systems, and wealth strategies. Covers both the Korean and global context for readers approaching or in retirement.
Min-jun Jung Freelance · Seoul
Everyday lifestyle tips and practical information. Short, readable pieces that cover the things you didn’t know you needed to know.
Seo-yeon Yoon Freelance · Seoul
Culture, arts, and leisure in Korea and beyond. A local perspective on what’s worth your time and attention.
Emily Rogers Freelance
Health, wellness, and lifestyle topics for readers who want honest, no-hype information about living well.
Jessica Lee Freelance
Education, self-improvement, and language learning. Practical strategies for readers who want to keep growing.
📍 Based in Korea, writing for the world. Several of our contributors live and work in Korea, giving Layer Hub a ground-level perspective on Korean culture, travel, food, and daily life that most English-language outlets can’t offer. If you’re curious about Korea — as a visitor, an expat, or simply an interested reader — you’re in the right place.
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If you have a topic you care about and the discipline to write consistently, we’d like to hear from you. Send a brief introduction and the subject you’d like to cover.
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