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    Leah Garlock is a travel writer for Best of Korea. She is a UX/UI Designer living between the U.S. and South Korea. You can find her traveling throughout Korea in search of the coziest and coolest cafes.
    Travel Guide A beautiful side view of Pohang's Space Walk with a clear day and blue ocean behind it.

    Your Guide to Pohang: A Local’s Love for This Coastal City

    Travel GuideBy Leah Garlock
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    Culture A groom lifts his smiling bride in the air as she stretches out her leg and arm. They are both smiling big, and in a lush green park. Delicate white designs are on the photos corners, and the words "A Happy Love Story" are written on the right.

    Crafting a Dream Wedding Inspired by Korea’s Most Cherished Traditions

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    Gift Guide An assortment of popular American gifts for Koreans, featuring a Trader Joe's tote bag, The Little Prince book, Olly gummy vitamins (Daily Energy, Sleep, and Laser Focus), a maroon Harvard sweatshirt, Kiehl's skincare products, and a lineup of sleek electric toothbrushes.

    Perfect Presents: Top American Gifts to Bring on Your Next Trip to Korea

    Gift GuideBy Leah Garlock
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    Travel Guide Three photo strips of trending experiences and places from in-and-around Seoul.

    10 Must-Do Experiences on Your Next Trip to Seoul

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    Travel Guide travel from seoul to other cities

    A Travel Guide to Exploring Asia From South Korea

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    Travel Guide Woman faces her back to the camera and lifts up her hands on a mountain overlooking the city of Seoul.

    An Insider’s Guide: Essential Travel Tips for South Korea

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    Holidays The front of entrance of a Korean Buddhist temple with colorful lanterns hanging above to honor Buddha’s birthday.

    Celebrating Buddha’s Birthday in Korea

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    Travel Guide Light lilac and red colored flowers rest in the foreground with Gyeongju's Cheomseongdae Observatory (첨성대) and a beautiful sky in the background.

    A Local’s Guide to Gyeongju

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    Travel Guide Gwangju in May

    What To Do in Korea in May: The Family Month

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    K-Beauty Blue and silver crystals and glitter adorn a very detailed Korean manicure with pointed tips.

    K-Nail Trends: All About Korean Nail Art

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    Opinion Children in Korean orphanages

    Yes, Korean Orphanages Still Exist

    OpinionBy Leah Garlock
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    Travel Guide Alt Text: An indoor hot spring spa room in Hurshimchung Grand Spa in Busan, South Korea.

    10 Ways to Spend a Magical Christmas in Korea

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