KR · North Gyeongsang Province · 36.03°N 129.37°E

pohang

A giant steel skywalk, fishing markets and sunrise over a hand rising from the sea.

Best time
April–May and September–October are comfortable by the water. July–August is humid and storm-prone; winter sunrises are clear but bitterly cold.
How long
1–2 days
Getting there
Fly from KL to Seoul Incheon (about 6.5 hours). The KTX from Seoul reaches Pohang in about 2.5 hours. When direct flights to Busan are running (also about 6.5 hours), Pohang is about 1.5 hours away by train or bus. Korea is an hour ahead of KL.
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KR · North Gyeongsang Provincepohang36.03°N 129.37°Egowherelah.com
Dear group chat,A giant steel skywalk, fishing markets and sunrise over a hand rising from the sea.— gowherelahTo: whoever’s drivingPohangKR, North Gyeongsang Province
KLpohang
≈ 4,630 km from KL, as the crow flies
Pohang skyline

Photo: Jordi Sanchez Teruel · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Photos: Wikimedia Commons, credited on each.

A steel city on Korea's east coast with working fishing harbours, long beaches and some of the country's best raw fish. A rollercoaster-like walkway above the bay and a giant bronze hand rising from the sea make it a fun coastal stop.

Makan

  1. MulhoeRaw fish and vegetables in an icy, spicy broth, a summer favourite.Map ↗
  2. GwamegiHalf-dried saury, a winter dish from Guryongpo, wrapped in seaweed with garlic and chilli.Map ↗

Things to do

  1. Yeongildae BeachA city beach with a long promenade and a pavilion built out over the water.Map ↗
  2. Space WalkA 333-metre steel track that loops above Hwanho Park like a rollercoaster you walk on.Map ↗
  3. Jukdo MarketThe east coast's biggest traditional market, full of fish stalls and raw-fish restaurants.Map ↗
  4. HomigotA sunrise cape with a giant bronze hand rising out of the sea.Map ↗

Good to know

  • Homigot is across the bay from the city, so give it a separate half-day.
  • Ferries to Ulleungdo leave from Pohang, about 3 hours each way.

Last checked October 2026. Things change, so check opening times, fees and transport before you go.