Location: Pohang 🌎

Pohang (Korean pronunciation: [pʰo.ɦaŋ]) is the largest city in Gyeongsangbuk-do, South Korea, with a population of 499,363 as of 2022. bordering the East Sea to the east, Yeongcheon to the west, Gyeongju to the south, and Cheongsong and Yeongdeok to the north. It is also the only area in North Gyeongsang Province where a general district is installed and serves as the central city of the eastern part of the province. Traditionally, the city has developed in the food, textile, and metal industries due to the location of POSCO’s headquarters. In addition, agricultural products such as grapes, persimmons, and garlic chives are abundant, and the city’s proximity to the East Sea has led to the development of the fishing industry. Especially, hagfish is a local specialty. As the headquarters of the Republic of Korea Marine Corps, the Marine Corps 1st Division is stationed in Pohang, and the Marine Corps Education and Training Command is located there as well. Tourist attractions include the Jukdo Fish Market, where fresh seafood is sold immediately, as well as the Yeongildae Beach, Wolpo Beach, and Pohang Songdo Beach. The Naejangsan Mountain, which divides Pohang and Yeongdeok, is one of the Pohang 12 scenic views. In particular, the 12 waterfalls in Naejangsan Mountain are considered to be picturesque, and other Pohang 12 scenic views include Homigot Sunrise Square, Pohang Breakwater, and Guryongpo Modern Culture and History Street.