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Olive Young - Pohang Jigok Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 포항지곡점)

3.0Km    2024-06-26

#108, #109, and #110, 257, Jigok-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Pohang Steelworks (포항제철소)

3.2Km    2018-09-05

6261, Donghaean-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

Pohang Steelworks, also known as POSCO, was built at Yeongilman Bay from 1970 until 1981 to shift the focus of the country's growth engine from the agriculture-oriented primary industry of the 1960s to the heavy chemical industry. Photography within the factory is prohibited, making a visit here key to fully experiencing all POSCO has to offer.

Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park (포항해상공원 캐릭터테마파크)

3.4Km    2022-08-10

474-11, Seodong-ro, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-8282

Pohang Marine Park Character Theme Park is located in Songdo-dong, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. This new landmark of Pohang aims to move toward the future of the maritime tourism city. In the park, there are characters such as Turning Mecard, Hello Carbot, SofyRuby, and Gaspard et Lisa. At night, there is a musical fountain that spouts water with colorful lights. Additional sightseeing spots include the Pohang Canal, Songdo Forest Theme Street, and Jukdo Market located nearby.

PARK 1538 (POSCO Museum) (포스코역사박물관)

3.6Km    2024-10-24

14 Donghaean-ro 6213beon-gil, Nam-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

The PARK 1538 POSCO Museum not only showcases the history, spirit, corporate culture and vision of POSCO, but also Pohang city's development, showing the city's transformation alongside the company. POSCO was able to achieve success thanks to the POSCO employees who fought against all kinds of adversities. The museum showcases such great achievements, as well as the entire history of the company, giving dreams and hopes to the youth who visit the museum.

Odaeyang Mulhoe Sikdang (오대양물회식당)

3.9Km    2024-02-13

28-1 Daesin-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
054-244-7164

Odaeyang Mulhoe Sikdang, situated in the Pohang Bukbu Market, is a Korean restaurant renowned for its signature dish, Odaeyang Teungmi Mulhoe (cold raw fish soup special). This dish is a traditional Pohang-style gochujang mulhoe, distinguished by its unique blend of noodles, pear, gochujang seasoning, and ice. It offers a light and refreshing flavor even without the soup. Additionally, the restaurant serves delectable bapsikhae (fermented fish and rice) and maeuntang (spicy fish stew), both highly recommended.

Pohang Steel Art Festival (포항스틸아트페스티벌)

5.2Km    2024-09-30

Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-289-7853

The Pohang Steel Art Festival blends steel, art and cultural activities to present Pohang's history including the story of POSCO's success in the steel industry. The festival is the country's only steel festival, and encompasses the local culture and philosophy of the Pohang area, while aiming to create an urban landscape through art.

Yeongildae Beach (영일대해수욕장)

5.3Km    2025-01-08

95, Haean-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-270-2114

With an area of 406,613.4 m² and a length of 1,750 meters, Yeongildae Beach is the largest beach on Korea's eastern coast. Along with Songdo Beach, it is known as one of the most popular beaches in Pohang. It is a great place for families and friends during summer vacations. The beach has several lodging facilities and restaurants that offer fresh seafood and hoe (sliced raw fish) nearby.

Pogaljib (포갈집)

5.4Km    2024-12-10

Pogaljib is a restaurant known for grilled beef galbi in Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do. Its signature dish is Pogalsal (Pohang galbi), and other dishes include the grilled beef tail, grilled boneless short ribs, and Pohang galbi ramyeon. An order of more than four servings per table comes with a Pogal Offal Soup or Pogal Galbi Soup free of charge. The basic table is nothing to scoff at as well, with delicious dishes like chilled acorn jelly soup, spicy marinated crab, and vegetable wraps. There may be a waiting line, but the wait is worth it. The restaurant is located near Yeongildae Beach, Yeongildae Observatory, and other tourist sites.

Olive Young - Pohang Duho Branch [Tax Refund Shop] (올리브영 포항두호점)

5.6Km    2024-06-27

24, Duho-ro, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do

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Pohang International Fireworks Festival (포항국제불빛축제)

5.6Km    2025-04-21

Duho-dong, Buk-gu, Pohang-si, Gyeongsangbuk-do
+82-54-289-7852

The Pohang International Fire & Light Festival is an internationally renowned event themed around the images of “light,” symbolizing the global steel city of Pohang, and “fire,” representing the hot blast furnaces. Performers and local citizens dress up in all sorts of costumes and masks to join in the Fire & Light Parade, which marks the colorful beginning of the festival. The festival culminates in the International Fireworks Show, the highlight of the evening. The world’s best teams participate in the festival every year to give a spectacular show of fireworks against the backdrop of Yeongilman Bay. It began in 2004 to commemorate Pohang Citizens Day with a fireworks show and has since become a beloved celebrated annual festival, showcasing the pride of Pohang to its citizens.

◎ Tip
You can see the fireworks from Yeongildae Beach and Songdo Beach. Although you can’t hear the music from the show, you can watch the fireworks show peacefully at a less crowded seashore. After the show, you can move to Hyeongsangang Sports Park, the festival venue, to enjoy the rest of the festival’s programs.