Pohang, Industrial port city in North Gyeongsang, South Korea
Pohang is a city in North Gyeongsang on the eastern coast of South Korea, where the Sea of Japan meets the shore of Yeongil Gulf. The city combines densely built port neighborhoods with flat agricultural land that spreads inland from the water.
The city grew from a fishing village after engineers built a modern harbor in 1930, changing the coastline and river mouths. Large-scale steel production that started after the Korean War fundamentally reshaped the urban landscape that exists today.
The Yeongildae Beach fireworks festival brings together residents and visitors each summer for performances, food, and celebrations near the waterfront.
Train connections run to Seoul and Daegu, while ferries depart from the port to the offshore island of Ulleungdo. The city can be reached by car or public transport, and several accessible beaches line the coast.
The POSCO steel facilities shape the cityscape along the coast and rank among the largest of their kind worldwide. Visitors often see the plants from the waterfront promenade, where industrial structures stand next to residential neighborhoods.
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